A Banksy

The majority of us who are not involved in the art field certainly know the names of several historical greats, including Picasso, Michelangelo, and Monet. The awareness of well-known artists, however, tends to diminish a little as we approach closer to the present. In fact, it's likely that the majority of people will only be able to name a few at most. You may argue that none of the contemporary painters is more well-known than Banksy.

Nobody is absolutely certain of Banksy's identity today. Naturally, there are many rumors, but nothing is confirmed. He has been active since the 1990s and has unquestionably established a reputation for his street art. In 2021, a Banksy original that had been purposefully torn up sold for almost $25 million.

Burned art is less appealing, but shredded art at least can be put back together. Another Banksy was burned in March 2021. The artwork had originally been sold for the comparatively low cost of $95,000. Then, it was purposefully burnt by the buyers in front of the camera. The painting was then sold as an NFT for $380,000 in a digital form. So, was the painting's value $95,000 or $380,000? Given that the NFT is all that's left, it probably doesn't matter anymore.