Art experts say buildings tagged by "Banksy" may double in
value.
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Jaime Chamber's Report
KTLA News
11:11 AM PDT, April 14, 2010
(KTLA-TV)
LOS ANGELES -- A secretive and highly-sought-after British
graffiti artist has left his mark in the Los Angeles area, and some say
the value of the buildings he chose as his canvas may have just doubled
in value.
"Banksy" is known for his satirical public artwork. Not too many people
know what he looks like, but they sure know his markings.
The elusive artist left his mark on two downtown Los Angeles buildings
over the weekend. And what some might call graffiti, others consider
his vandalism a rare collectible.
"He has a huge amount of street credit for the fact that he's done all
these things so public against the law and never been caught," gallery
owner Robert Berman said.
Folks in London actually seek out properties with Banksy's markings.