Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work
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Key Points:
- Banksy confirmed that a new sculpture in central London, depicting a man stepping off a plinth with his face obscured by a flag, is his creation.
- The sculpture was installed overnight on a plinth in Waterloo Place, near Buckingham Palace, and attracted public attention before Banksy's confirmation.
- The statue is located near historic monuments, including those of King Edward VII and Florence Nightingale, adding context to its placement.
- Banksy is primarily known for his spray-paint street art rather than sculptures, with a global reputation and artworks that have sold for millions.
- Maintaining anonymity, Banksy continues the tradition of street artists using public spaces for subversive and covert artistic expression.
