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A new painting by the " artist" Banksy is currently the of a heated argument in the city of Bristol, England. The painting appeared on a building. The leader of a youth club, Dennis Stinchcombe, couldn't believe his when he saw it and discovered it was a Banksy that could be worth up to $150,000. He prised it off the wall using a and stored it in the youth club. However, the city said Mr Stinchcombe had no right to take the painting as it was on the of a city-owned building. The mayor wants the painting put back. Stinchcombe said it would be vandalised and hopes to auction it to raise for the youth club. He has since received death from angry Banksy fans.

The painting has been called "Mobile Lovers". It depicts a man and woman while checking out their mobile phones over one another's . Art by Banksy is much sought after the over. The artist, who is only known by the Banksy, has become famous for paintings left on walls and buildings around the world. Many have been removed by building and caused similar spats. Wikipedia says Banksy's work combines, "dark with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling ." Banksy's work is on political and social commentary. The city mayor said it was "against the of Banksy and street art" to remove it from where the artist put it.

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