Banksy's Stab Vest, Worn by Stormzy, Sells for £780,000 ||
Banksy's Stab Vest, Worn by Stormzy, Sells for £780,000
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The recent sale of Banksy’s stab-proof vest for £780,000 ($1 million) at Sotheby’s, London on 9th October, achieved more than double its estimated value of £300,000.

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Originally worn by British rapper Stormzy during his groundbreaking performance at Glastonbury in 2019, this vest carries an emotional and cultural weight that transcends its material composition.

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What makes this sale all the more significant is not just the skyrocketing price but the deeper message that resonates through the vest. Banksy took a former police-issue garment—designed for protection—and transformed it into an artistic commentary on the contradictions of British society.

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