How to Sell a Banksy

Emily Webber 13 March 2011 Art in Hackney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zf8X-Nzm44A new film by some locals: www.howtosellabanksy.com–Banksy’s work now reportedly changes hands for millions.But he puts up his street art for free. Have you ever wonderedwhat would happen if you got your hands on one of these?Does it mean you’ve found a winning lottery ticket or justscraped some worthless crap off a wall?Going up against the Art Establishment, Critics, Auction Houses,Gallery Owners and Authentication Boards in a quest for theelusive meal ticket, two filmmakers unwittingly gatecrash themurky and protective world of Banksy.“HOW TO SELL A BANKSY” raises questions of ownership,authentication and the true value of art itself. Through all thechaos and incompetence comes a modern-day, true-story,crime-theft, comedy-caper.–via Dalston Din“