Saving Banksy

Overview

In April 2010, renowned graffiti artist Banksy made a splash in San Francisco, unintentionally igniting a whirlwind of events. His iconic rat, painted on a wall, was soon removed, prompting a series of misguided museum rejections of free Banksy works. Meanwhile, a New York gallerist capitalized on the frenzy, determined to acquire Banksy's street art by any means necessary. As the story unfolds, it highlights the clash between street art's transient beauty and the commercial pursuit that seeks to commodify it.