http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7638493.stm Probably the nice thing to do: Banksy is refusing to authenticate five works up for auction this weekend: “Pest Control does not authenticate street pieces because Banksy prefers street work to remain in situ and building owners tend to become irate when their doors go missing because of a stencil.” Also: “[Banksy] would encourage anyone wanting to purchase one of his images to do so with extreme caution, but does point out that many copies are superior in quality to the originals.” 12:46
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… llage Afternoon § Rothko with a smile § Richard Serra ”man of steel” § Pitching the arts to the corporate community § Gilbert George go to Brooklyn §Banksyrefuses to authenticate street art for auction Auction house massacre § This year’s Turner Prize show has opened § Which arts administrator gets paid the most? § In Pittsburgh it’s 1958 …
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… 一部事業国有化正式発表。アイスランドもグリトニル銀行事実上国有化、ドイツはハイポリアルエステートの破綻回避の為民間と共同で融資枠の設定BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Banksy refuses to back art saleBansky反撃。A group called Pest Control, endorsed by Banksy, was set up earlier this year to authenticate the artist's canvasses and prints after a spate of fakes. …
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Gawker, Manhattan Media News and Gossip (gawker.com):
… London this weekend. Although he endorses a group that authenticates his works, he hates it when they're removed from their street settings and won't confirm if any such pieces are his. The sale will go ahead anyway. Bit of a gamble for those bidding! [BBC] …
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… Other news Rapper Rhymes allowed to perform US rap star Busta Rhymes wins his High Court battle for the right to perform later at a London charity gig.Banksy refuses to back art sale Graffiti artist Banksy refuses to authenticate five works up for auction in London this weekend. Israelis flock to McCartney show Sir Paul McCartney plays his first gig in Israel, 43 …
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