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The last time a new work by the ever mysterious Banksy appeared in London, it was covered up and taken down in a matter of hours. The piece at the Royal Courts of Justice appeared to show a judge striking a protester with a gavel, but HM Courts and Tribunals very swiftly removed it to preserve the ‘historical character’ of character of the building.
But it’s never too long before a another Banksy pops up elsewhere in the city. Just over three months later, the street artist has revealed a brand new mural.
The latest artwork appeared in west London yesterday (December 23), confirmed on the street artist’s official Instagram. It depicts two children wrapped up in coats, wooly hats and wellies lying down and looking at the sky, with one pointing upwards.
Shortly after, the very same image popped up on a wall in central London, but the artist is yet to claim ownership of that one. Here’s everything we know.
Where is the new Banksy in London?
Banksy’s latest mural is above a row of garages in Queen’s Mews in Bayswater. The identical piece appeared outside Centre Point tower near Tottenham Court Road, but as we said, it’s not been confirmed as a genuine Banksy yet.
What does the new mural mean?
As always with Banksy, the meaning of the mural remains up for interpretation. There’s speculation that it could be a comment on child homelessness.
Can you still see the latest Banksy?
Yes, at the time of writing Banksy’s newest artwork is still there and available to see. While a lot of the artist’s work is often quickly removed, vandalised or relocated, nothing has been said about removing the Bayswater or Centre Point murals yet.
Banksy in London
There are plenty of places where you can see Banksy older pieces. His piranhas piece on a police box from summer 2024 is set to go on display at the London Museum, while one of his other works is now on show at the London Transport Museum. Plus, here is a map of Banksys you can spot around London.
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