# Banksy artworks cost public nearly £150,000

New figures reveal that public bodies spent almost £150,000 on work related to Banksy pieces, including preservation or removal. The expense highlights the financial impact of dealing with the elusive street artist's creations.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vnny7j5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:52:43 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/aug/09/banksy-artworks-huge-upkeep-costs-taxpayer) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:09:47 GMT