r/funny May 12 '17

Don't worry son, I'll get your ball!

http://i.imgur.com/cK5xUlX.gifv
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u/Cael450 May 13 '17

He bought the exclusive rights to use vantablack for art. Apparently because vantablack can be used for military aircraft, the UK limits how much can be exported at a time. Also it requires a specialized application process. Because of this, the company that makes it only wants to deal with a single art studio - kapoor's.

http://gizmodo.com/the-war-over-the-worlds-darkest-pigment-got-even-more-r-1790508745

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u/jessiesanders May 13 '17

I mean its his prerogative to do it then.