Banksy’s new work appeared in central London

of London a new statue appeared in the city center on the night between Wednesday and Thursday, the British Broadcasting Company reported, among other things BBC.

At first, it was not certain who made the work. However, the biggest clue was considered to be the name “Banksy” engraved on the base of the statue, which sparked speculation that it could be the work of the world-famous street artist. Banksyn most recent work.

Banksy usually confirms the authenticity of his works on his Instagram account, and on Thursday afternoon released update suggests that the estimates were correct.

Bearings and Banksy, known for his political graffiti, has kept his identity a secret, and secrecy is integral to his success.

Banksy’s real identity has been speculated for a long time, but it has never been confirmed. News agency Reuters however, said in March that he had found out his identity. According to Reuters, Banksy is from Bristol Robin Gunninghambut the information has not been confirmed.

of London the statue that appeared in the center has attracted a lot of attention and discussion. It shows a figure holding a large flagpole, with a flag cloth covering his face. The figure is depicted in mid-stride, as if he is about to step off his pedestal into the void.

It has been speculated on social media that the location of the work is a carefully thought-out statement: it is located less than 500 meters from the official residence of the British Prime Minister and a short distance from the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. There is also a king right near the mystery statue Edvard VII’s statue as well as Florence Nightingalen and the Crimean War Memorial.

Banksy has surprised in London before. Last September, a mural suspected to have been made by him appeared on the wall of the courthouse, in which a judge is hitting a protester lying on the ground. The work was covered and was ordered to be removed quickly to preserve the historical value of the building.

Banksy has made sculptures before, such as the one depicting an angel with a can of paint on his head Angel Bustin, which was part of the Banksy vs. Bristol exhibition in 2009.

Adjustment 30.4. 18:14: Edvard VII’s name was previously misspelled as Edward.