New Banksy Artwork Stolen in London
Date: 2023-12-23 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: CULTURE
The Artist's Confirmation
In a turn of events that stirred up chaos in South London, Banksy verified the ownership of a newly crafted piece, a road sign depicting three military drones, through an Instagram post. This confirmation came merely an hour before the artwork vanished, igniting a buzz within the art community and beyond.
The Brazen Heist
Around 12:30 PM local time at the Peckham area intersection, where the sign was located, two men were spotted swiftly removing Banksy's latest creation using bolt cutters. One of the thieves, clad in a red jacket, fled the scene with the painted sign, observed by witnesses. Reports suggest the entire operation took no more than a minute, leaving spectators in shock at the audacity of the act.
Silent Artist, Vocal Audience
Despite the incident, the elusive artist has remained silent on the matter. However, an Instagram user had forewarned Banksy that the "sign will be stolen immediately." This theft echoes previous occurrences where Banksy's artworks faced dismantlement shortly after the artist's online reveals, such as the mural titled "Valentine's Day Chalkboard."
A Pattern of Dismantlement
This incident follows a pattern of Banksy artworks being disassembled or taken down shortly after their unveiling. For instance, the mural titled "Valentine's Day Chalkboard" met a similar fate, being removed mere hours after the artist shared it online.
