Do you know How to sell a Banksy ?

Banksy is a name in the urban art world that has captured the imagination of a generation!

First off, the identity of the elusive Banksy has never been confirmed. He is like a spectre that floats about in the belly of the artistic underworld.

Some view his stencil graffiti as extremely insightful political satire , while on the flip-side, many view his contributions purely as acts of vandalism .

Love him or hate him, this is an artist that has such a following that it is actually impossible to deny his presence as a master of the art world.

I was so excited to hear about the soon-to-be-released documentary How to sell a Banksy , which shows how two entrepreneur film makers , attempt to sell the work of the man himself to auctioneers and private collectors.

The story takes us on a journey that will pry open the heated debate of authenticity, ownership and the true value of ‘free’ artwork, such as Banksy’s.

Do you feel that artwork should initially be sold by the original artist, or perhaps through auctioneers as a proxy? Does a man who keeps his identity secret have any rights to money procured from any form of sale. Is Banksy a villain who defaces property? Is he the foremost satire-artist of our time?

How to sell a Banksy is a documentary that I feel all artists should watch.

It’s a unique story that needs to be told!