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Key Vocabulary

Shredder
Desfibradora
Cemented
Cimentado
Stenciling
Estarcido
Subversive
Subversivo
Homelessness
Falta de vivienda

The Art of Banksy

Learn more about Banksy, the world's most mysterious street artist.

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The Art of Banksy

Learn more about Banksy, the world's most mysterious street artist.

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In 2018, Sotheby's auctioned a work by Banksy titled "Girl with Balloon," which depicted a girl reaching out for a heart-shaped balloon. When the painting sold for $1.4 million, the artwork unexpectedly self-destructed due to a shredder built into the frame by the artist. The piece was renamed "Love is in the Bin" and became the most expensive work by the street artist.

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