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Banksy lampoons blind patriotism with new flag-wielding London statue

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Banksy lampoons blind patriotism with new flag-wielding London statue
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Banksy has quietly installed a new London statue in Waterloo Place showing a suited man marching with a flag obscuring his face, a piece Banksy confirmed via an Instagram video and with his signature on the plinth. The artwork, interpreted as a critique of blind patriotism, has drawn crowds and fencing by Westminster City Council, with barriers erected but the public still able to view it. The installation comes amid renewed chatter about Banksy’s identity following a Reuters report, fueling discussion about anonymity and the value of his work.

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