How I Acquired A Dedicated Banksy Print: A Story

In the early 2000s, AMBA, a teenage graffiti artist, fell victim to an elaborate prank by Banksy, who labelled walls as "designated graffiti areas," causing AMBA significant stress during his ongoing court case for criminal damage. Years later, as Banksy's fame grew, AMBA's story was featured in Banksy's books, and in 2023, AMBA was gifted a signed Banksy print, symbolising an apology for the past stress. While the print was a valuable acknowledgement, it brought its own anxieties and practical challenges, leading AMBA to consider selling it despite the taboo against selling gifts.