It Was Fake. They Were Told It Was Fake. But They Still Bought Everything … Anyway.
In early October, famous (and faceless) artist Banksy tried to sell his very valuable paintings for $60 in Central Park. Three people bought them. David Cicirelli tried to do the same thing in exactly the same spot a week later, and, well, just see what happened.
And to see the results when Banksy tried it originally, take a look below.
This says a lot about the nature of selling art, I think. No one bought the real thing when it was right in front of them. But after Banksy’s stunt went through the hype machine, the fakes sold out.
I think it’s odd that the thing that sells these paintings is the name instead of the work. Art is supposed to be about the message.
Read more: http://upworthy.com/it-was-fake-they-were-told-it-was-fake-but-they-still-bought-everything-anyway
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