Banksy Unveils New Statue in Central London

A new statue by the elusive artist Banksy, depicting a man blinded by a flag, has appeared in central London. Banksy has claimed responsibility for the artwork, which was installed overnight.

30 Apr, 08:23 — 30 Apr, 20:44

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Banksy's interventions in public spaces often spark debate and draw attention to social and political issues. This latest work, appearing near historical monuments, is likely to provoke discussion about national identity and symbolism in contemporary Britain.

Key entitiesBanksy London Waterloo Place

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APVery High101d ago

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work - AP News

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work AP News

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BBCHigh101d ago

Statue with Bansky's signature appears in London

A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name.

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NYTMostly Factual100d ago

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.

By Michael Levenson

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The GuardianMostly Factual101d ago

Banksy signature on London statue of man marching blinded by flag

Artist has not yet confirmed whether large statue on plinth in Waterloo Place is by him Banksy’s signature has appeared scrawled at the base of a large new statue in central London. The elusive artist, known for his provocative works of graffiti, has not yet confirmed whether the statue is by him. He often posts confirmation on his website shortly after a work is discovered by the public. Continue reading...

By Helena Horton

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cbcHigh100d ago

New Banksy statue appears in London

Banksy's artwork has yet again appeared in London.

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straits-timesMostly Factual101d ago

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London - The Straits Times

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London The Straits Times

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nmeMostly Factual101d ago

Banksy claims responsibility for new London statue of man blinded by flag

The sculpture appeared in Waterloo Place in the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 29) The post Banksy claims responsibility for new London statue of man blinded by flag appeared first on NME.

By Emma Wilkes

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myjoyonlineMixed101d ago

Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London

Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue that appeared in central London is his work.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 30 Apr, 08:23|Full coverage: 38 · 12h|Window: 12h

BBC30 Apr, 08:23First to report

Statue with Bansky's signature appears in London

iefimerida30 Apr, 08:44

Μυστήριο στο Λονδίνο με νέο άγαλμα που «ξεφύτρωσε» στα ξαφνικά σε πλατεία -Και όλοι έχουν έναν... ύποπτο κατά νου

2h later

faz30 Apr, 10:40

Banksy signature on London statue of man marching blinded by flag

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24ur30 Apr, 13:51

V Londonu se je 'pojavil' kip z Banksyjevim podpisom

der-standard30 Apr, 13:56

Ein neuer Banksy? Kunstwerk in London aufgetaucht

channel-news-asia30 Apr, 14:06

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name

delfi-lt30 Apr, 14:22

Londone ant pjedestalo iškilo statula su Banksy vardu

aktualne-cz30 Apr, 14:32

Zahalený vlajkou: Nejnovější počin Banksyho, nebo dokonalý podvrh v srdci Londýna?

klix-ba30 Apr, 14:32

U centru Londona postavljena statua s potpisom Banksyja: Privukla veliku pažnju prolaznika

helsingin-sanomat30 Apr, 14:52

Britannia | Banksyn uusi teos ilmestyi Lontoon keskustaan

berlingske30 Apr, 14:53

Ny Banksy-statue dukket op i London

delo30 Apr, 14:55

Nov Banksyjev kip v središču Londona, katerega obraz zakriva zastava

politiken30 Apr, 15:00

Ny Banksy-statue dukket op i London

AP30 Apr, 15:15

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work - AP News

la-vanguardia30 Apr, 15:23

Aparece una estatua de Banksy en el centro de Londres

dh-les-sports30 Apr, 15:43

Banksy dévoile la statue d'un homme brandissant un drapeau, dans le centre de Londres

vg30 Apr, 15:55

Banksy bekrefter at han står bak stor statue som dukket opp i London

20-minuten30 Apr, 16:07

Banksy stellt über Nacht grosse Statue mitten in London auf

la-repubblica30 Apr, 16:07

Una statua di Banksy spunta nel centro di Londra a due passi da quella di re Edoardo VII

straits-times30 Apr, 16:18

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London - The Straits Times

index-hr30 Apr, 17:01

Nova Banksyjeva skulptura osvanula u centru Londona

dnevnik-bg30 Apr, 17:05

Банкси постави в Лондон статуя на заслепен знаменосец

morgunbladid30 Apr, 17:14

Banksy á bak við nýja styttu í London

tvn2430 Apr, 17:14

Rzeźbę ustawiono pod osłoną nocy. Banksy potwierdza

yle-uutiset30 Apr, 17:38

Banksy vahvisti Lontooseen ilmestyneen patsaan olevan hänen teoksensa

newsbeast30 Apr, 17:39

Νέο «χτύπημα» Banksy με άγαλμα κατά του εθνικισμού στην καρδιά του Λονδίνου

myjoyonline30 Apr, 18:16

Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London

rzeczpospolita30 Apr, 18:21

Banksy potwierdza autorstwo pomnika w Londynie. Rzeźba „oślepionego flagą” pojawiła się nocą

nme30 Apr, 19:16

Banksy claims responsibility for new London statue of man blinded by flag

observador30 Apr, 19:27

Banksy coloca nova estátua no centro de Londres

irozhlas30 Apr, 20:11

Zaslepená vlajkou a kráčící do prázdna. V centru Londýna vyrostla socha, k níž se přihlásil Banksy

cbc30 Apr, 20:27

New Banksy statue appears in London

NYT30 Apr, 20:44Latest update

Banksy Unveils New Statue in Central London

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Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work - AP News

Statue with Bansky's signature appears in London

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

Banksy signature on London statue of man marching blinded by flag

New Banksy statue appears in London

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London - The Straits Times

Banksy claims responsibility for new London statue of man blinded by flag

Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London

Coverage Timeline

Statue with Bansky's signature appears in London

Μυστήριο στο Λονδίνο με νέο άγαλμα που «ξεφύτρωσε» στα ξαφνικά σε πλατεία -Και όλοι έχουν έναν... ύποπτο κατά νου

Statue In London aufgetaucht: Ist das ein Banksy-Kunstwerk am Waterloo Place?

Neuer Banksy? Wirbel um Statue in London

U centru Londona osvanula statua koja se pripisuje Benksiju

Banksy bakom stor staty i London

U centru Londona osvanuo spomenik koji se pripisuje Benksiju

Banksy signature on London statue of man marching blinded by flag

V Londonu se je 'pojavil' kip z Banksyjevim podpisom

Ein neuer Banksy? Kunstwerk in London aufgetaucht

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name

Londone ant pjedestalo iškilo statula su Banksy vardu

Zahalený vlajkou: Nejnovější počin Banksyho, nebo dokonalý podvrh v srdci Londýna?

U centru Londona postavljena statua s potpisom Banksyja: Privukla veliku pažnju prolaznika

Britannia | Banksyn uusi teos ilmestyi Lontoon keskustaan

Ny Banksy-statue dukket op i London

Nov Banksyjev kip v središču Londona, katerega obraz zakriva zastava

Ny Banksy-statue dukket op i London

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work - AP News

Aparece una estatua de Banksy en el centro de Londres

Banksy dévoile la statue d'un homme brandissant un drapeau, dans le centre de Londres

Banksy bekrefter at han står bak stor statue som dukket opp i London

Banksy stellt über Nacht grosse Statue mitten in London auf

Una statua di Banksy spunta nel centro di Londra a due passi da quella di re Edoardo VII

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London - The Straits Times

Nova Banksyjeva skulptura osvanula u centru Londona

Банкси постави в Лондон статуя на заслепен знаменосец

Banksy á bak við nýja styttu í London

Rzeźbę ustawiono pod osłoną nocy. Banksy potwierdza

Banksy vahvisti Lontooseen ilmestyneen patsaan olevan hänen teoksensa

Νέο «χτύπημα» Banksy με άγαλμα κατά του εθνικισμού στην καρδιά του Λονδίνου

Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London

Banksy potwierdza autorstwo pomnika w Londynie. Rzeźba „oślepionego flagą” pojawiła się nocą

Banksy claims responsibility for new London statue of man blinded by flag

Banksy coloca nova estátua no centro de Londres

Zaslepená vlajkou a kráčící do prázdna. V centru Londýna vyrostla socha, k níž se přihlásil Banksy

New Banksy statue appears in London

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

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