Banksy's parody painting of Claude Monet's Water Lilies masterpiece sells for £7.6million

“He’s a major player in a syndicate of enthusiasts who are understood to be keen on it."Banksy, whose real name has never been officially confirmed, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol and has become one of the world’s best-known artists.He’s a major player in a syndicate of enthusiasts who are understood to be keen on it.The work was retitled 'Love Is In The Bin'.

It was named after 17th century French anarchist Louise Michel and featured Banksy artwork on its exterior. The vessel was unable to move due to an overcrowded deck after picking up 219 migrants and was eventually saved by the Italian coastguard.Banksy has never been unmasked and it is believed his refusal to reveal himself started as a way of avoiding prosecution for vandalism.

The two-minute report, by ITV News correspondent Haig Gordon, features the artist speaking for 35 seconds.Parents' concerns over '40-year-old' pupil joining school after move to UK'TAKEN FROM US'Mum hanged herself after fears kids' teachers thought she was too sternUp to 90k every day could be getting infected with Covid, warns Sir Patrick

SW7_Cab Will Banksy now fund more migrant ferries? 😠😠

It’s fcking shit.

Ridiculous .... more money than sense .....

Fool... Money..

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