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A new painting the "guerilla artist" Banksy is currently the focus a heated argument the city of Bristol, England. The painting appeared overnight a building. The leader a nearby youth club, Dennis Stinchcombe, couldn't believe his luck when he saw it and discovered it was a Banksy that could be worth to $150,000. He prised it the wall using a crowbar and stored it in the youth club. However, the city mayor said Mr Stinchcombe had no right to take the painting as it was the wall 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 money the youth club. He has since received death threats angry Banksy fans.

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

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