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.
news.wjct.orgHere’s a concise update on the Banksy statue in London.
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Banksy has publicly confirmed that a new statue appearing in central London is his work, installed overnight in Waterloo Place, near Buckingham Palace. Westminster City Council indicated the piece will remain accessible to the public and has begun protective measures rather than removing it. The artwork features a suited man walking off a plinth with a flag obscuring his face, and it has attracted large crowds and media attention since its appearance.[1][2][4][6][9]
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Public and official reactions have varied. Crowds formed at the site, police barriers were later erected to manage crowds, and discussions centered on the statue’s political symbolism and Banksy’s commentary on themes like patriotism and power. Media outlets continue to track the installation’s reception and security arrangements as the piece remains on public view.[2][3][4][6][1]
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For context, multiple outlets reported Banksy’s own video and social posts confirming authorship and showing how the installation was executed, contributing to ongoing coverage and debate about the work’s meaning and place in London’s public art landscape.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details on the statue’s exact location, security updates, or recent commentaries from London officials and art critics.