What does Banksy Girl With Balloon represent?

The artwork is a symbol of hope Some people interpret Girl With Balloon as a symbol of lost innocence, whilst others believe the girl is setting the balloon free – either way, Banksy is reminding the viewer to hold on to hope, even when it feels out of reach.

How much is Banksy Girl With Balloon?

Love Is in the Bin, formerly called Girl With Balloon, had an estimated selling price of $7 million (€6 million). After the sale of the original canvas in October 2018, the painting began to self-destruct in a shredder hidden in its frame moments after bidding ended.

Did Banksy balloon shred a girl?

The unknown female European collector who won Banksy’s Girl with Balloon at Sotheby’s October 2018 London auction before it suddenly shredded to pieces seconds after the hammer fell, is putting the work back on the auction block this fall.

Why did Banksy make Girl With Balloon shred?

The partial shredding drew speculation that the act was a stunt to increase the value of the painting of a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon. The canvas was shredded to right above the girl’s head, leaving the balloon intact.

What happened to British street artist Banksy’s Girl with balloon when it sold for $1.4 million at Sotheby’s auction house in 2018?

When an anonymous buyer secured the winning bid for British artist Banksy’s Girl With Balloon in 2018, the painting promptly self-destructed. With the bang of an auction gavel, the framed artwork started to shred itself before security guards removed it from the wall.

What do Banksy’s pictures mean?

Philanthropist, anti-war and revolutionary, he takes his art as a means of communication to loudly proclaim his dissatisfaction with certain aspects of society, certain political situations or even certain decisions taken by world leaders.

Why is Girl With Balloon so famous?

Likely, Banksy created this dual interpretation intentionally to evoke the viewer’s personal view on hope. Balloons signify happiness- and Banksy makes that very clear by making it the only aspect of the image that has color. Balloons often remind us of happy occasions and celebrations.

What is the cheapest Banksy?

Banksy just launched an online store, prices start at $13.

What happened to British street artist Banksy’s Girl With Balloon when it sold for $1.4 million at Sotheby’s auction house in 2018?

What triggered the Banksy shredder?

Banksy’s video, posted a few weeks after the auction in October, shows the frame, complete with its shredder, being assembled in Banksy’s studio. It also shows footage from inside the auction room – including a clip of the button which triggered the shredding being pressed.

What happened to the painting girl with the red Balloon?

But perhaps the real art installation didn’t arrive until after the piece was sold. Shortly after the auctioneer’s gavel fell, Girl With Balloon demolished itself. The artwork passed through the bottom of its golden frame, producing a partially shredded canvas.

Did Banksy make money from Girl With Balloon?

Banksy has also made money by selling his artwork at auction. In October 2018, his artwork titled Girl With Balloon sold for £1million at Sotheby’s in London. But a secret shredder caused the painting to self-destruct after the sale, with art experts believing it now to be worth double.

How do I buy a real Banksy?

With Banksy being such a popular artist and cultural icon, fakes do exist, so it’s important to verify every artwork’s authenticity. For this reason and to ensure peace of mind, it is advisable to buy Banksy art from a reputable gallery or auction house who can guarantee the authenticity of the works.

How did Banksy Shred Love is in the Bin?

Seemingly fed up with the inflated price tags his work is given on the secondary market – which he does not profit from – Banksy installed a remote-controlled shredder featuring a row of scalpels inside the frame of a Girl with Balloon canvas, in case the piece ever went to auction.