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2024 - 8 - 11

Banksy’s Fishy Business: Another Splash in London!

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Banksy brings the ocean to the metropolis with his latest piranha artwork on a police box! Dive into the details of this artistic wave!

The enigmatic street artist Banksy is at it again, making a splash with his latest work which features a vibrant shoal of piranhas swimming on a police sentry box located in the heart of London’s Ludgate Hill. This particular artwork marks the completion of Banksy’s seventh animal-themed piece unveiled just this week. That’s right! While the city might be buzzing with typical London activities, this elusive artist has taken it upon himself to bring a little cheer to the dreary urban landscape, one aquatic creature at a time.

This new artistic endeavor is part of a larger series that showcases a variety of animals painted across London, including elephants, monkeys, a goat, a wolf, pelicans, and even a cheeky cat. Who knew that the streets of London would turn into a four-legged and finned zoo right under our noses? Fans of all ages and backgrounds are flocking to the sites, camera phones at the ready, eager to snap a photo with these whimsical creations. It’s quite the animal kingdom that Banksy has magically constructed in an urban jungle!

In what might be Banksy's cheeky way of commenting on the seriousness of police work, the piranhas painted on the police box juxtapose the authority associated with such structures. It’s the kind of playful irony that has become synonymous with Banksy's works, often provoking thought or laughter in equal measure. The artist took to Instagram to confirm this latest addition to his rotating gallery and has been a buzz on social media since. It’s possible that he aims to not only beautify the city but also remind Londoners that art can be a light-hearted outlet even amidst a bustling, serious city life.

So, what’s next for Banksy? A school of dolphins dancing on Big Ben? Perhaps a whimsical octopus lounging in Trafalgar Square? The imagination runs wild! For now, however, fans can enjoy the thrill of spotting his latest artistic creations while strolling around London’s famous streets. Nobody quite knows who Banksy is, but one thing’s for sure—he’s making waves and keeping the city entertained.

Interestingly, Banksy was previously known for subverting conventions and sparking debate with his powerful political commentary. This recent focus on animal-themed work reveals a softer, whimsical side to his artistry. Furthermore, the police box artwork fits right into the London landscape; having these magical fish parade across such a rigid structure not only spreads joy but also transforms the perception of authority through humor and surprise!

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Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Banksy confirms artwork on London police box is his (Sky News)

It is the seventh Banksy artwork to be unveiled this week in various locations across London, with the anonymous artist reportedly wanting to cheer up the ...

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Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Banksy confirms piranhas are his seventh animal artwork in London (The Guardian)

The shoal of fish on a police box follows works depicting a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans and a cat.

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Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Banksy paints fish on police sentry box in London's Ludgate Hill (BBC News)

A police sentry box in the City of London has been transformed into an aquarium artwork by Banksy.

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Banksy unveils seventh animal-themed work in London (RTE.ie)

Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new swimming fish artwork which has appeared on a police sentry box in the City of London.

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Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Crowds boo while Banksy artwork of cat taken down hours after ... (The Independent)

Bansky's piece of art – which was located in Cricklewood - depicted a dark silhouette of a large cat with an upturned tail stretching out its body. The artwork ...

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Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Banksy paints fish on police sentry box in London's Ludgate Hill (BBC News)

A police sentry box in the City of London has been transformed into an aquarium artwork by Banksy.

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Banksy claims new swimming fish artwork on central London police ... (shropshirestar.com)

It marks the seventh animal-themed piece the elusive street artist has claimed this week by posting a photo of the artworks to his Instagram.

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Seventh Banksy animal mural sighted in London (ARTnews)

A seventh artwork has been confirmed on the artist's Instagram, this time showing a school of fish – which look like piranhas – painted on a police box in the ...

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Image courtesy of "The Irish Sun"

Banksy reveals SEVENTH new piece this week as fans flock to spot ... (The Irish Sun)

The Banksy appeared on a police box in the City of London and featured a school of swimming Piranhas. The anonymous artist has confirmed that it is his artwork.

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Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Seven new Banksy artwork appears in London (CBS News)

Elusive artist Banksy has unveiled a menagerie of animal-themed artwork in London in recent days, starting with a goat and ending with a school of fish.

Barriers erected around Banksy's new piranha artwork on London ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The glass-paned box – which has been painted with what appears to be translucent spray paint to turn it into what looks like a giant fish tank – is located on ...

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