Street artist Banksy explains how he got work to shred itself

Street artist Banksy has released a video explaining how he "secretly" rigged one of his most celebrated works to shred itself at auction.

Street artist Banksy explains how he got work to shred itself

Street artist Banksy has released a video explaining how he "secretly" rigged one of his most celebrated works to shred itself at auction.

Auction house Sotheby's admitted being "Banksy-ed" when a canvas of Girl With Balloon self-destructed the moment it sold for £1.04 million on Friday night.

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