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That's great for money laundering, but you'd have to pay taxes on it. Good luck.

Unless you leave it in some warehouse by the airport.

> https://hyperallergic.com/51913/the-shadowy-world-of-art-in-...

But then it would not contribute to US GDP, would it?

You might not agree that a blank canvas is a $100k "art piece", but assuming both parties are sincere, what's the issue? It's not really any different than some luxury brand selling a $50 (being really generous here) t-shirt for $500.

Their worth is inflated and their whole suite of same artist work increases in value.