New statue by Banksy, the elusive British street artist, appeared in central London this week
May 2, 2026
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1:07Now PlayingNew statue by Banksy, the elusive British street artist, appeared in central London this week
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as posted by the channelBanksy, the elusive British street artist, is claiming responsibility for a new statue that appeared in central London this week.
The statue portrays a man striding on top of a platform, holding out a flag that's blowing in his face and obscuring his head completely. Commentators on Banksy’s website say the statue is about "blind patriotism."
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