The artwork was installed under the cloak of night this week, less than two months after a journalism investigation into Banksy’s true identity was published
When the sun came up on the statue Wednesday morning, people were quick to note Banksy’s signature scrawled along the base of the statue’s plinth. On Thursday, the artist’s Instagram account posted a video seemingly confirming his involvement—the post includes footage of the statue’s apparent installation
It’s got his signature on it and he posted a video of himself installing it. But maybe it was someone else.
It’s got his signature on it and he posted a video of himself installing it. But maybe it was someone else.
Neil Buchanan has also claimed responsibility using code words in a call to the Met.