Paradise City × Sotheby's, 'Half Shredded' Banksy Artwork Premieres in Korea for the First Time

Love in Paradise: Banksy and Keith Haring Exhibition
Featuring Iconic Works by Banksy and Keith Haring... Advance Reservation Required

Paradise City announced on the 16th that it will hold the exhibition "Love in Paradise: Banksy and Keith Haring" in collaboration with Sotheby's, one of the world's largest auction houses, ahead of the opening of the 2nd 'Frieze Seoul' next month.

Banksy 'Love is in the Bin'
Photo by Paradise.

A representative from Paradise City said, "As the official hotel partner of Frieze Seoul, we prepared this special exhibition to raise interest in art before the official opening," adding, "It will be a great opportunity to see various works by graffiti artist Banksy and pop artist Keith Haring, who have consistently conveyed messages of humanity through works that cleverly and sharply satirize social issues, all in one place."

The exhibition will be held for two months starting from the 5th of next month at Paradise City's art exhibition space, 'Paradise Art Space.' Visitors can view 36 representative works free of charge, including the first domestic exhibition pieces by Banksy and Keith Haring, who are beloved worldwide.

In particular, Banksy's iconic work "Love is in the Bin (2018)" will be revealed to domestic audiences for the first time. In 2018, immediately after "Girl with the Balloon" was sold at Sotheby's auction in London, UK, Banksy himself activated a shredder hidden inside the frame, partially shredding the artwork in a surprising event. This work, which captured the world's attention, was traded again in 2021 for an amount 18 times the original winning bid, sparking another wave of interest. Other major works by Banksy such as "Love is in the Air (2006)," "Choose Your Weapon (2009)," "Love Rat on Palette (2003)," and "Monkey Detonator (2000)" will also be exhibited in Korea for the first time.

Many works including Keith Haring's first domestic exhibition pieces, which prominently feature graffiti and pop art styles, will also be on display. Many of the works are titled "Untitled," reflecting the artist's intention to give viewers the freedom to interpret them broadly. His unique style emphasizing lines and the symbolic images filling the canvas convey a dynamic energy.

The exhibition will be open daily without any closing days from September 5 to November 5. To ensure a more comfortable viewing experience, advance reservations will be accepted through Naver's online reservation system every two weeks starting August 18. Additional events such as candlelight concerts and educational experience programs for children will also be held.

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