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Artist Sells Pile of Rope for £1 Million: A Steal or Outrageous?
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Turner Prize-nominated artist David Shrigley exhibits a heap of discarded rope as his sole artwork
- The rope, collected from the English coast, is priced at a whopping £1 million
- Shrigley defends the cost, claiming the 10 tonnes of rope represent "excellent value" in contemporary art
In a surprising move, Turner Prize-nominated artist David Shrigley has unveiled a new exhibition featuring a single, unconventional artwork: a heap of discarded rope. The artist, known for his cheeky and thought-provoking designs, has collected the rope from the coastline of England and presented it as his sole piece.
The unusual exhibit has sparked a heated debate, as Shrigley has placed a staggering £1 million price tag on the 10 tonnes of rope. Speaking to the BBC's Colin Paterson, the artist defended the cost, stating that the rope represents "excellent value" in contemporary art.
