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May 1, 2026
Blinded by his own flag: Banksy reappeared with a statue satirizing blind patriotism in London
The British street artist Banksy claimed on Instagram to be the author of a sculpture in central London, which shows a man striding forward while waving a flag...
TL;DR
- Banksy claimed responsibility via Instagram for a new sculpture in central London.
- The sculpture features a man marching forward while his face is obscured by a flag.
- It was installed in Waterloo Place, near historical statues and memorials.
- The artist's spokesperson stated the location was chosen due to a 'small free space'.
- The artwork has drawn commentary on nationalism and the artist's methods.
- This follows a recent investigation claiming to have confirmed Banksy's identity, an assertion previously made by the Mail on Sunday.
- Banksy previously installed a statue titled 'The Drinker' in London in 2004.