His art has sold for $1 million, but his home is infested with rats.
But that’s what happens when you’re Banksy and you’re self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The famous street artist, like most of the world, is working from home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and he posted photos on Instagram to prove it.
“My wife hates it when I work from home,” he captioned the pics, which show rats frolicking in his bathroom.
One rodent is even attempting to use the toilet.
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In 2018, Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon” artwork partially self-shredded after being sold for $1.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction.
The artist said that wasn’t supposed to happen — suggesting it was supposed to be totally destroyed and that the machine jammed, the BBC reported.
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