The $1.4 Million Painting That Destroyed Itself

In this jaw-dropping video, Banksy’s iconic “Girl with Balloon” self-destructs moments after selling for $1.4 million at auction, stunning the crowd as it shredded itself from within the frame. What seemed like a bold protest against commercialization became art history—later renamed “Love is in the Bin,” the piece skyrocketed in value, ultimately selling for a staggering $25.4 million.

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Banksy’s iconic painting that destroyed itself after it was sold for $1.4 million, later climbed in value to $25.4 million pic.twitter.com/q8pxSAfH6H

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