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When Misery Can Create Artistic Value

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In a astonishing turnaround of migrant suffering through Mediterranean, British artist Banksy's artwork has raised a substantial amount for the betterment of children in Palestine   Banksy's original work has been auctioned and sold for $2.9 million the proceeds of which go to a Palestinian children's hospital  The world's most war devastated nations have become an inspiration to someone art- and that has fetched $2.9 million in a Sotheby's auction in London recently. A three-paneled work of the British street artist Banksy depicts the plights of migrants. His work has been inspired over the last few years by the increasing incidents of violence at the Mediterranean Sea. He has also done work to bring out the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The current work “Mediterranean Sea View 2017,” was initially expected to fetch £1.2 million but went for a better amount, the proceeds of which will be donated to a children’s hospital in the West Bank, the Be...