George eyes Banksy art?

7 April 2008 12:00am

George Michael is apparently set to pay millions to have one of his walls covered in graffiti.

The Amazing singer loves British graffiti artist Banksy - who notoriously hides his identity - and wants him to create a piece on a wall at his London home, reports the Daily Mirror.

George, 44, who already has two of the anonymous artist's canvasses, is apparently prepared to cough up £2 million for the artwork.

And it seems he's hoping the commission would mean he'd find out who Banksy really is.

A source said: "George is a huge fan of Banksy's work and asked his representative if he would reveal himself to the singer.

"He also asked if Banksy would paint one wall in house for £2 million."

But it looks like George's plans to get to know the real Banksy might be thwarted - as the artist is reportedly keen to keep his cover.

The insider said: "Apparently, Banksy has insisted on remaining undercover and will only go ahead if George goes out for the duration!"

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