I’ve never quite got all the hype around Banksy, the pseudo-anonymous British graffiti artist with an international reputation for his artwork. However, I still like the idea of owning one of his prints especially for the attractive investment of 1p. Thanks to a promotion running with Brahma beers just now, that dream could become a reality, all the more appealing given the current economic climate. Brahma, the most popular cerveja in Brazil which will celebrate its 120th birthday next year, has launched a promotion for one winner to buy, for £0.01, an original print of the ‘Trolleys’, currently being housed at 3, Newburgh Street, London.
Known for his headline making stunts, Banksy’s anti-establishment “cool” has certainly made him highly collectible. Celebrity fans include Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Damien Hirst. Always controversial (with no obvious links to Brazil that I’m aware of), it’s not known whether Banksy will be present to hand over the print to the lucky recipient at the secret location on 27th March.
I suspect he won’t but definitely worth a punt (and a pint) regardless.
By Stephanie Branston on March 2nd, 2009
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