Banksy: Artist, Prankster, or Both?

The article explores the tort and copyright implications of the shredding of Banksy's artwork, "Girl With Balloon," under U.S. law. Topics discussed include Banksy's background, works of art, and the details behind the sale and shredding of "Girl With Balloon." It then outlines the elements of trespass to chattels, surveys Banksy's protections under The Visual Artist Rights Act of 1990, and explores the right of Banksy to prevent the purchaser from removing or disabling the shredder.