Gaza Man "duped" Into Selling Banksy Artwork
A Gaza man says he was duped when he sold a piece of artwork by famous British graffiti artist Banksy. The man says he sold the mural to an artist for less than $200. According to the AP, the man wants it back.
A photo of the artwork is on Banksy's official website.
Banksy is an anonymous street artist whose works command a high price. His art often has a message- a social commentary.
According to Wikipedia, his works can be found in cities around the world. Art auctioneers have sold his murals on scene, leaving the problem of there removal to the highest bidder.
According to the Daily Mail, Banksys real name could be Robin Banks. There is also a theory Banksy doesn't exist but is actually a name for a collective of artists.
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