is it Possible to get a prison sentence for defacing works of street art, the appearance of which, in fact, was not legitimate? Yes, if you raised your hand at graffiti Banksy. David William Noll (David William Noll), a resident of Park city, Utah, is accused of abusing two Banksy works in the new year's eve 2014. Graffiti, referred to, appeared in Park city in 2010 on the occasion of the Sundance film festival to show the documentary about Banksy's "Exit through the gift shop".

One of graffiti depicting operator for shooting flower close up, was not injured thanks to the durable bullet-proof glass. The owner of the coffee shop, on the wall that appeared this fresco, spent 1  $ 500 on the protective glass and the metal frame that was ordered from a local blacksmith. And while David Noll tried to break the glass with a hammer, before the frescoes he never dobrusa@

Another work of Banksy in Park city are less fortunate. Graffiti kneeling in prayer with the boy who punched pink angel wings, did not save the protective glass — vandal completely slipped his brown paint. Fortunately for the owner of the building, and unfortunately for David Noll, the act of vandalism was recorded on camera. In the spring of graffiti, by the way, have restored the photos are invited from Colorado restorer Deborah Ul (Deborah Uhl).

If the court finds the knoll guilty, he faces up to 15 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 10 thousand dollars. However, if the defendant pleads guilty, the punishment can be mitigated. Hearing in the matter of an act of vandalism on the street art will take place on 15 sentyabrya@

Material was prepared by Maria Onuchin, AI

Sources: artnet.com, sltrib.com, artinvestment.ru