Banksy Confirms Authorship of New London Statue

The elusive artist Banksy has confirmed that a new, mysterious statue depicting a man blinded by a flag, which recently appeared in central London, is his work. This confirmation ended speculation about the artwork's creator.

2 May, 17:25 — 2 May, 17:25

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Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.

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First report: naftemporiki · 1 May, 17:39|Full coverage: 3 · 24h|Window: 24h

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Banksy: Επιβεβαίωσε ότι το μυστήριο άγαλμα στο κέντρο του Λονδίνου είναι δικό του έργο

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Banksy confirma autoría de estatua en el centro de Londres de un hombre cegado por una bandera - AP News

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NPR2 May, 17:25Latest update

Banksy Confirms Authorship of New London Statue

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Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

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Banksy: Επιβεβαίωσε ότι το μυστήριο άγαλμα στο κέντρο του Λονδίνου είναι δικό του έργο

Banksy confirma autoría de estatua en el centro de Londres de un hombre cegado por una bandera - AP News

Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

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