Banksy Paints Piranhas on London Police Sentry Box
Banksy has unveiled a new artwork featuring swimming piranhas on a police sentry box in London, marking his seventh piece in a week. The City of London Police are aware of the 'criminal damage' and are working to preserve the artwork, which has generated positive community buzz. Despite some artworks being defaced or removed, Banksy confirmed each piece on Instagram.
Banksy has unveiled a new artwork featuring swimming piranhas on a glass police sentry box on Ludgate Hill, near The Old Bailey and St Paul's Cathedral in London.
This marks his seventh piece in a week following artworks of various animals including a goat, monkeys, elephants, a wolf, pelicans, and a cat.
City of London Police are aware of the 'criminal damage' and are working to preserve the artwork.
The sentry box, installed in the 1990s to monitor traffic, has now been barricaded to prevent public access.
The local community has responded positively, describing the artwork as 'uplifting' and 'subtle.' One resident praised its charm, while artist Daniel Lloyd-Morgan highlighted the positive buzz surrounding Banksy's work despite three of the new pieces being removed or defaced.
Each artwork was confirmed by Banksy on his Instagram page.
This marks his seventh piece in a week following artworks of various animals including a goat, monkeys, elephants, a wolf, pelicans, and a cat.
City of London Police are aware of the 'criminal damage' and are working to preserve the artwork.
The sentry box, installed in the 1990s to monitor traffic, has now been barricaded to prevent public access.
The local community has responded positively, describing the artwork as 'uplifting' and 'subtle.' One resident praised its charm, while artist Daniel Lloyd-Morgan highlighted the positive buzz surrounding Banksy's work despite three of the new pieces being removed or defaced.
Each artwork was confirmed by Banksy on his Instagram page.
