[chii]

since information cannot be destroyed (at least, according to quantum physics), i argue it's transformed. And it's just as valuable transformed, if not more so.

[okket]

I doubt a burned, sorry, transformed, version of the Mona Lisa would be more worth than before.

[NeedMoreTea]

What if Leonardo had very publicly transformed it before he died?

[okket]

An urn with the ashes of the painting would not be that much worth or admired now.

[jfoutz]

Sports rather than art, but this comment is vaguely reminiscent of cricket.