The podium at the 'Burner Prize' (Carnaby Street, London, 2003).
[Photo: courtesy of Art of the State]
Banksy
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In 2003, Banksy organised his version of the 'Turner Prize', titling the event the 'Burner Prize' and arranged for it to take place on December 17th 2003 during his annual 'Santa's Ghetto' show in Carnaby Street in London.
Graffiti writers of the day were invited to enter and a cash prize (Euro 1,000-00) and a bronze statuette were on offer to the UK's 'best burner' (eventually won by Zomby), and Goldie presented the winning prizes.
This printed bill, with some interesting text verso and a hand-written edition number, was given as proof of what could be described as a conceptual art event. Described by the artist as 'an official BANKSY work of art'.
A rare and historic artifact, considered more of an artwork than an ephemeral document.
Provenance
Tomtom Gallery (London)