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April 30, 2026

Banksy confirms statue of man blinded by flag in London is his work

Artist posted social media video showing large sculpture being towed into Waterloo Place in middle of night

Banksy confirms statue of man blinded by flag in London is his work

TL;DR

  • A new Banksy statue, featuring a man with his face covered by a flag, was installed overnight in central London.
  • Banksy confirmed the work via Instagram, posting a video of its installation in Waterloo Place.
  • The sculpture depicts a man marching forward, his face hidden by a large, billowing flag.
  • The statue is located near other monuments in the St James’s area of Westminster.
  • This is not Banksy's first statue installation in London; 'The Drinker' was erected in 2004.
  • Recent confirmed Banksy works include murals addressing homelessness and protest.
  • Reports suggest Banksy is Bristol-based Robin Gunningham, though this has been denied by the artist's lawyer.

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