British graffiti artist “Banksy” smuggled paintings into four different New York museums; in one case, his painting hung undisturbed for three days before being discovered.

An art website called www.woostercollective.com has posted pictures of the artist - wearing an Inspector Clouseau-style overcoat, a hat and a fake beard and nose — hanging up his work at the four museums and describing how he did it.

Speaking by telephone from an undisclosed location in Britain, Banksy said he conducted all four operations on March 13, helped by accomplices who filmed him and provided distractions where necessary.

“They staged a gay tiff (lovers’ quarrel), shouting very loudly and obnoxiously,” said the artist, declining to give his real name or any personal details beyond his occupation as a professional painter and decorator.

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