• ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    The article says it could result in a fine that’s based on the value of the damage. You’d think having a famous artist’s work would increase the value of the building.

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      9 hours ago

      Interesting. “The value of the damage.” I’d say it’s pretty likely the Banksy worked increased the value of the wall, if not the whole property. So is that negative damage? The people who decreased the value where those who tried to clean off the artwork.

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      15 hours ago

      would be funny if courts did agree it was net increase to value if they didnt destroy it

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        10 hours ago

        So really they devalued public property by destroying his artwork. I say bring the State up on charges.

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      10 hours ago

      How much does it cost to hire someone to pressure wash a wall for an hour in the UK?

      But no, that’s an excellent point, removing the art work would actually be more damaging