Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy’s name
A statue resembling the style of British street artist Banksy has appeared on a plinth in central London, bearing his name on the base and depicting a suited man marching with a flag covering his face. The artwork, located on Waterloo Place near historic monuments, has drawn public attention but has not been officially claimed by Banksy. The unauthorised installation comes shortly after a Reuters investigation purportedly revealed the artist's true identity.
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Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy’s nameSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA statue has suddenly appeared in central London, bearing the signature of British street artist Banksy etched onto its base.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 30, 2026, 09:08 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 09:17 PMListenLONDON - A large statue has appeared on a plinth in central London with Banksy’s name scrawled on the base, prompting speculation on April 30 that it may be the famously enigmatic street artist’s latest work.The statue – of a suited man marching, with one leg off the plinth, while carrying a flag that is covering his face – reportedly first emerged on April 29 just off the central street of Pall Mall.
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