Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
Street artist Banksy has confirmed he is behind a newly installed statue in central London's Waterloo Place, depicting a suited man walking forward off a plinth with a flag covering his face. The artwork, which appeared overnight and was shared by Banksy on Instagram, has drawn public attention and prompted safety measures by contractors. Located among historical monuments to British imperialism, the piece has been interpreted as a commentary on blind patriotism and national identity.
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Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central LondonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The statue appeared on a plinth in Waterloo Place on WednesdayByAurelia FosterLondonPublished30 April 2026, 09:23 BSTUpdated 26 minutes agoStreet artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue that appeared in central London is his work. The sculpture - which bears his signature - depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. Its location - Waterloo Place, St James's - is an area designed to celebrate imperialism and military dominance in the 1800s. The sculpture sits near statues of Edward VII, Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Memorial.
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