Banksy’s ‘Show Me the Monet' becomes artist’s second most expensive artwork ever

, was auctioned for significantly more than its estimated price of between £3.5m and £5m.recreates one of Monet’s most famous paintings, adding an abandoned shopping trolley and traffic cones into a natural scene.

Banksy depicts the corrosive effect of consumerism on the environment. But the irony is that the painting sold for £7.5m goes against the very message of the painting. Perhaps the proceeds can go towards environmental causes. Banksy ClaudeMonet

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I wish I had a banksy so my husband and I could retire early. 🎨

A wonderful parody of an equally wonderful monet,but the price is madness

Monet, Monet, Monet in a rich mans world 🌎

he's a genius!

it looks like shite

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