Banksy's 'Game Changer' painting breaks records, sells for $23 million

Updated : Mar 24, 2021 12:38
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British anonymous street artist Banksy's painting that was made to honour healthcare workers in the UK, has broken records. The painting titled 'Game Changer', was sold for $23.1 million at a Christie's auction in London, that's over four times its estimated price.

The painting was donated by Banksy to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) in May 2020, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It shows a child playing with a toy nurse, wearing a face mask and a cape, while Batman and Spiderman toys lie in one corner in a basket. 

The auction house shared that proceeds from the sale will go to the University Hospital and charities across the country.

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