Banksy behind overnight reveal of new statue in central London
4 sources covered this · see comparison → ⚠ Left-onlyBanksy has confirmed he is behind a newly installed statue in central London depicting a suited man blinded by a flag, which appeared overnight on a plinth in Waterloo Place. The artwork, positioned near statues of King Edward VII and Florence Nightingale, has been welcomed by Westminster Council, which is taking steps to protect it. The piece, installed under cover of darkness and documented in a video on Banksy's Instagram, has drawn public attention and sparked discussion about nationalism and public art.
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Banksy confirmed behind new London statue of man blinded by flagTopic:Street Art17m ago17 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 3:55amThe statue has been welcomed by the local Westminister Council, which has already taken steps to protect it. (Reuters: Jack Taylor)In short:Banksy, under the cover of darkness, has revealed a new artwork in central London.The statue, depicting a man in mid-stride about to walk off a plinth because he is blinded by a flag, has joined statues of King Edward VII and Florence Nightingale in Waterloo Place.What's next?Westminster Council says it is excited for this new "striking addition to the city's vibrant public art scene" and has taken initial steps to protect the work.abc.net.au/news/banksy-confirmed-new-london-statue-man-blinded-by-flag/106630674Link…
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