How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
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Banksy installed a resin statue in central London on a plinth in Waterloo Place, depicting a suited man blinded by a flag, using a low-loader truck and a professional crew under cover of darkness. The artist confirmed the work via an Instagram video showing the setup process, which included traffic cones and safety measures. Westminster City Council did not grant permission for the installation but has expressed excitement about the artwork and is allowing public access while considering next steps.
- ▪Banksy installed a statue in Waterloo Place, Westminster, showing a suited man walking forward while blinded by a flag covering his face.
- ▪The installation was carried out overnight using a low-loader truck, traffic cones, and a skilled team experienced in large-scale setups.
- ▪Banksy confirmed the artwork was his through an Instagram video showing behind-the-scenes footage of the operation.
- ▪Westminster City Council did not authorize the installation but has put up safety barriers and is allowing the public to view it.
- ▪The statue's long-term status is uncertain, though its size makes theft less likely compared to previous Banksy works.
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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?47 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHarry LowLondonPA MediaThe statue appeared on a plinth in Waterloo Place on WednesdayA low-loader, some traffic cones and "the sort of dudes who can set up a Metallica concert in 24 hours" - this was all Banksy needed to install his latest artwork in central London.Under the cover of darkness, the street artist erected a statue on a plinth showing a besuited man walking forward, blinded by a flag covering his face.How did he do it? And what will happen next?Banksy used Instagram to confirm the Waterloo Place statue was hisJames Peak, creator of the BBC podcast series The Banksy Story, asked a question many people have been left wondering: "How has he got a low-loader to there with all the…
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