A Pretty Penny: Three Banksy Artworks Cost Taxpayers £150,000 in Upkeep The debate over whether Banksy's street art constitutes vandalism or valuable public art has been reignited by a new revelation: three of his artworks have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000 in cleaning, security, and other costs.
This staggering figure raises more questions than answers about the value we place on art, the role of government, and the nature of property.
The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London, which has sparked outrage among politicians and art critics alike.