Banksy's Broken Heart painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
A slab of Brooklyn wall, which the artist Banksy emblazoned with a bandaged, heart-shaped balloon, is emerging after more than a decade in storage.
The preserved wall, dubbed Battle to Survive a Broken Heart, will be up for sale on May 21 at Guernsey's, the New York auction house.
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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Tattoo fireworks finale scaled back in favour of 100 drones
Synchronised drone displays have been introduced to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time in its history to offer a 'pyrotechnic alternative' to the large-scale displays that have traditionally heralded the show's finale. Read more: And the loud bangs that echoed throughout the city during the three-week run have been largely replaced by the sound of silence. A vastly-reduced number of "low-noise" fireworks are being used during the show's finale under a shake-up overseen by the event's new creative director. The use of fireworks in the finale of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been significantly scaled back. Alan Lane said the Tattoo, which was staged at the esplanade for the first time in 1950, was aware of its responsibilities to be 'good neighbours' in the city. However he defended a decision to keep the Tattoo's long-running flypasts as part of the show, despite calls for them to be dropped due to their environmental impact, with Mr Lane insisting they are a key part of the event's identity. Fireworks have been largely replaced by drone displays in the finale of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association) Around 100 drones are being used every night in the Tattoo to create a variety of images related to the show, including a thistle, the antlers of a stag, musical notes and the crescent of King Charles. And the Tattoo has been confirmed they have led to a reduction in the use of fireworks in the finale. The use of fireworks has been scaled back at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association) Mr Lane told The Herald: 'We are aware of our responsibilities at the Tattoo. 'We have responsibilities to be good neighbours, we have a responsibility to be a responsible organisation, and responsibilities to our charities and to our audiences. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. (Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association) 'With each show, we are balancing those responsibilities with as much care and attention as we can. 'As part of that, we have developed a pyrotechnic alternative to the traditional and much-loved fireworks so we can still deliver that sense of wow above the skyline of the castle every night with less of an impact that previous displays had." Low-noise fireworks are being used in this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (Image: Ian Georgeson) Mr Lane, who landed the Tattoo job after 24 years in charge of the Leeds-based theatre company Slung Low, has previously been involved in large-scale outdoor events in Hull, Leeds and Liverpool. He can trace his involvement in the arts industry back to the Tattoo, the first ever live show he attended as a child, which he was taken to by his father, who was in the Royal Air Force. A thistle is one of the images created by drones during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (Image: Ian Georgeson) He added: 'The pyrotechnics in the show are much more environmentally friendly this year. 'There is a balance to be had. The public expect us to deliver something. We are very aware of the responsibility of this being the largest show in Britain, which has 900 people in the cast, happens every single year and offers a huge stage for Scottish traditional performing arts and military music.' The Tattoo has been under growing pressure from councillors in the city to reduce the environmental impact of the event. Concerns have also been raised about the impact of fireworks displays on household pets, war veterans and refugees. However the Tattoo has insisted they should be retained to reflect the origins of the show, which was instigated a few years after the end of the Second World War. An RAF Typhoon jet, the RAF's Red Arrows 'aerobatics' team and an Army Apache helicopter have all been lined up to appear above the castle during this year's show. Mr Lane told The Herald: 'The flypasts are an important part of the Tattoo's identify. The flypasts are really popular, not just with a large part of our audience, but with the general public. 'People get in touch with us every time this comes up. I am always surprised at how enthusiastic people are about them. 'But that doesn't mean that we don't have to respect the opinions of those who don't like them. Tattoo chief executive Jason Barrett added: 'We were born from the spirit of post-war celebration, and that legacy continues to inspire everything we do. 'The flypasts are a demonstration of the Tattoo's support and commitment to UK's defence forces and are a cherished tradition and a much-loved highlight of our Show – stirring pride and joy in equal measure. 'As we turn our eyes to the sky, we're reminded of the extraordinary dedication of our armed forces — at home and around the world.' Edinburgh's traditional end-of-festival fireworks concert in Princes Street Gardens has not been staged since 2019, the year before the Covid pandemic forced the cancellation of the city's major events. The event, which was staged annually by the Edinburgh International Festival since 1982, has not returned due to a shortage of funding and the lack of a sponsor for the event, which has attracted up to 250,000 spectators across the city. The Herald has teamed up with to make the purchase of tickets for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe so much easier. To buy tickets, please click here.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Mystery as Banksy collectors Ant and Dec sue top modern art dealer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BANKSY collectors Ant and Dec are suing a top modern art dealer at the High Court, The Sun can reveal. The telly favourites, who host shows including I'm A Celeb and Limitless Win, have lodged a lawsuit against Northern Ireland-based Andrew Lilley. 2 Ant and Dec are suing a top modern art dealer at the High Court Credit: Getty 2 The duo have have a lawsuit against Andrew Lilley who sells Banksy prints Credit: AFP His company boasts online about selling 'Banksy prints that you just can't get anywhere else'. Court papers have been officially filed though the exact nature of the lawsuit is yet to be revealed. The Geordie duo, both 49, have called in top London law firm Wedlake Bell, which specialises in dispute resolution and business litigation. Using their full names, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are listed as claimants in the Chancery Division (Business List) case. No date has been fixed for a first hearing before a judge. The case has been filed under Part Eight of the Civil Procedure Rules, meaning the facts of the case are unlikely to be disputed. Such claims are typically quicker to conclude than cases requiring a trial. Art lover Ant was keen to hammer out a deal to keep his beloved Banksy paintings at his £6million Wimbledon home following his divorce from Lisa Armstrong. He bought the pictures, which feature the mystery Bristol-based artist's iconic rat with a placard, with Dec at a £1million exhibition of his work in 2009. Mr Lilley, a 'Contemporary Art Trader', and Andrew Lilley Fine Art Limited are named as defendants. Watch the funniest 'I'm a Celeb' moments ever Companies House records show Mr Lilley, of Lisburn, near Belfast, had nearly £2million of assets in his firm last year. A business website claims the dealer has 'helped clients from all over the world find the artwork that appeals to them'. It adds: 'Whether you are looking for the latest Banksy or a sought-after Andy Warhol original, we have the expertise and experience to track down the prints, photography or original artworks that are making such an impact on the art scene right now.' And a company linked to Mr Lilley says online it is 'proud to be the 'Original Banksy Art Dealer',' adding: 'If there is a specific Banksy piece you are looking for, we can often find it for you.' And it offers 'a money back guarantee if you are not thrilled with your purchase'. Mr Lilley, 55, declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Mystery as Banksy collectors Ant and Dec sue top modern art dealer
BANKSY collectors Ant and Dec are suing a top modern art dealer at the High Court, The Sun can reveal. The telly favourites, who host shows including I'm A Celeb and Limitless Win, have lodged a lawsuit against Northern Ireland -based Andrew Lilley. 2 2 His company boasts online about selling ' Banksy prints that you just can't get anywhere else'. Court papers have been officially filed though the exact nature of the lawsuit is yet to be revealed. The Geordie duo, both 49, have called in top London law firm Wedlake Bell, which specialises in dispute resolution and business litigation. Using their full names, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are listed as claimants in the Chancery Division (Business List) case. No date has been fixed for a first hearing before a judge. The case has been filed under Part Eight of the Civil Procedure Rules, meaning the facts of the case are unlikely to be disputed. Such claims are typically quicker to conclude than cases requiring a trial. Art lover Ant was keen to hammer out a deal to keep his beloved Banksy paintings at his £6million Wimbledon home following his divorce from Lisa Armstrong. He bought the pictures, which feature the mystery Bristol -based artist's iconic rat with a placard, with Dec at a £1million exhibition of his work in 2009. Mr Lilley, a 'Contemporary Art Trader', and Andrew Lilley Fine Art Limited are named as defendants. Watch the funniest 'I'm a Celeb' moments ever Companies House records show Mr Lilley, of Lisburn, near Belfast, had nearly £2million of assets in his firm last year. A business website claims the dealer has 'helped clients from all over the world find the artwork that appeals to them'. It adds: 'Whether you are looking for the latest Banksy or a sought-after Andy Warhol original, we have the expertise and experience to track down the prints, photography or original artworks that are making such an impact on the art scene right now.' And a company linked to Mr Lilley says online it is 'proud to be the 'Original Banksy Art Dealer',' adding: 'If there is a specific Banksy piece you are looking for, we can often find it for you.' And it offers 'a money back guarantee if you are not thrilled with your purchase'. Mr Lilley, 55, declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
