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Mystery statue in London is a Banksy

Rob Beschizza
Apr 30, 2026
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Screenshot via Banksy / Instagram

A statue appeared mysteriously overnight on a plinth in London’s Waterloo Place, showing a man in a suit, blinded by the large flag he carried, about to step off the edge. It was signed by Banksy, and the famed street artist confirmed the attribution earlier today.

Crowds gathered to see it Thursday; authorities put up ba…

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