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Banksy’s Defaced Brooklyn Mural to Be Auctioned as Preserved Wall Section

The 4-ton artwork, originally painted in 2013 and later defaced, will be sold on May 21, 2025, with some proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association.

A slab of wall art, The "Battle to Survive a Broken Heart,' created by the artist Banksy, sits on display inside the Brookfield Place atrium, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in New York. The nearly four-ton piece will be auctioned off on May 21. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Overview

  • The mural, titled 'Battle to Survive a Broken Heart,' features a heart-shaped balloon with a Band-Aid, created by Banksy during his 2013 New York residency.
  • Soon after its unveiling, the piece was defaced by taggers, adding layers of graffiti, including phrases like 'Omar NYC' and 'I remember MY first tag.'
  • The artwork was removed and preserved by the Georgiadis family, who owned the Brooklyn warehouse where it was originally painted.
  • The auction, hosted by Guernsey’s in New York, marks a rare sale of a Banksy street piece, with price estimates uncertain due to its size and unique history.
  • A portion of the auction proceeds will honor the late Vassilios Georgiadis, with donations supporting the American Heart Association.