'We just got Banksy'd'.
Seen as one of the most famous forms of performance art in history, the 'Girl with Balloon' artwork was destroyed by none other than Banksy himself. This made collectors fall in love with the artwork even more. If only all damage to artwork was done purposely by Banksy, but unfortunately it isn't. Get tailored insurance to protect your Love is in the Bin artwork and its legacy.
What does Banksy Love is in the Bin Art Insurance Cover?
Banksy’s Love is in the Bin stands as one of the most revolutionary moments in contemporary art history—both an artwork and a performance piece. Unveiled in October 2018 during a Sotheby’s auction, the work was originally Girl with Balloon, one of Banksy’s most beloved images. Moments after the gavel dropped and the piece was sold for £1.04 million, a shredder hidden within the frame activated, slicing the artwork in half. The partially destroyed canvas stunned the art world and instantly transformed into a new artwork: Love is in the Bin. In a single act, Banksy blurred the lines between creation and destruction, challenging the commodification of art and reasserting his role as a subversive provocateur.
This piece is both a continuation and a rebirth of Girl with Balloon. The upper portion remains intact, depicting the young girl reaching out toward a red heart-shaped balloon—a symbol of lost innocence and enduring hope. Below, the shredded strips dangle like a physical metaphor for the volatility of the art market, questioning the value placed on authorship, originality, and spectacle. Far from diminishing its worth, the act of partial self-destruction elevated Love is in the Bin to legendary status, making it the first artwork in history to be created live during an auction.
Our bespoke insurance ensures your Love is in the Bin is protected with the utmost discretion and expertise. From high-value coverage to tailored risk management, we understand the complexities of owning a piece that is not just art, but a moment of cultural transformation.
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