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Thu Aug 8, 2024, 07:38 AM Aug 8

Banksy surprises London with three animal paintings in as many days

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Banksy confirmed the artwork was by him on his Instagram account
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The new Banksy artwork appeared in Chelsea, south-west London
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Banksy surprises London with three animal paintings in as many days

One goat, two elephants, and now three monkeys: British street artist Banksy thrilled fans in London on Wednesday by installing his third new artwork in three days.

Issued on: 08/08/2024 - 03:23
Modified: 08/08/2024 - 03:21
2 min

By: NEWS WIRES

The animal-themed collection has sparked speculation about their message. Are they criticism of England's far-right riots or possibly support for Palestinians? Perhaps they reference global warming or even the Olympics?

As usual, the enigmatic artist gave no explanation when he claimed them on Instagram. What is unusual is how quickly they have appeared -- usually Banksy's works are spaced several months apart.

On Monday, a depiction of a goat precariously perched on top of a wall with rocks tumbling down appeared in Richmond, southwest London.

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