Banksy art burned, destroyed and sold as token in 'money-making stunt'

Found on BBC News on Saturday, 03 April 2021
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An original Banksy, which was burnt and destroyed in a livestreamed video, has been sold via a digital token representing the work for $380,000.

One art critic has dismissed the event as a "stunt" to make money.

Although "creative destruction of art is not new... it is always upsetting and shocking to see a piece being destroyed," said Gabrielle Du Plooy, founder of Zebra One Gallery.

The ecosystem around the "art" world has more than enough ridiculous sides. With some exceptions, it looks more and more like way to launder money.