Kanye West's 'Famous' sculpture not up for sale

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Sep 02 2016 | 4:42 PM IST
Rapper Kanye West's "Famous" sculpture, which was displayed at Los Angeles gallery Blum and Poe, is not up for sale after it was rumoured that it could mint close to USD four million.
The spokesperson of the gallery has confirmed that the sculpture was never for sale and nor the said price was ever discussed, confirmed E! Online.
"Unfortunately that was misinformation- the work was never for sale, is not currently for sale, and a price has not been discussed nor agreed upon," the representative said.
Meanwhile, the 39-year-old record producer's representative also released a statement which says, "We are incredibly flattered that a number is being reported but at no point have we ever disclosed a sale price for the piece.
"The writer whose story was published in the NY Times unfortunately based his reporting on hearsay, conjecture, uninvolved third parties and the lack of fact checking. Once again we are flattered by such interest, but as far as Mr West is concerned-it's all about the art. We are looking forward to announcing when Famous will be available again for viewing," West's spokesperson added .
The "Gold Digger" hitmaker created the movable sculpture of 12 naked celebrities. After they featured in his controversial music video "Famous".

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First Published: Sep 02 2016 | 4:42 PM IST

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