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From Basquiat to Banksy, street art goes from wall to auction

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London, May 5 (EFE).- (Camera: Claudia Sacrest) Once confined to the urban environment, street art has made a name for itself in the auction house in recent years, from Jean-Michel Basquiat, the iconic US artist who began painting murals in the late 1970s, to Banksy, the contemporary and mysterious British graffiti connoisseur.To that end, Christie’s auction house, located in the heart of London, is hosting ‘Off the Wall: Basquait to Banksy,’ am exhibition showcasing artworks created by different artists throughout the years.FOOTAGE OF THE EXHIBITION.

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