Al Jazeera English • May 1, 2026 04:08

New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

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Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.

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Thu 09:52 - Euronews

Blinded by the flag: Is this mystery statue in London a new Banksy?

Thu 15:50 - Aftenposten (NO)

Banksy confirms that he is behind the statue

Thu 21:35 - NYT Europe

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

Fri 04:08 - Al Jazeera English

New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

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Aftenposten (NO)

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15:50

Banksy confirms that he is behind the statue

En stor statue av en mann har dukket opp i sentrum av London. Den kjente gatekunstneren Banksy bekrefter at han står bak.

Euronews

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09:52

Blinded by the flag: Is this mystery statue in London a new Banksy?

If the statue is a new Banksy, it is in keeping with the elusive artist's politically-charged works. Speculation continues, as Banksy has not yet claimed authorship...

NYT Europe

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21:35

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.