Banksy unveils new coronavirus-related artwork, first-ever footage featuring himself

anymous graffiti artist, Banksy, recently took to Instagram to share a video of his latest work in one of London’s Underground train. foot posted on July 14 is first time that artist shared a glimpse of himself. While urging people to wear masks, Banksy, in caption wrote, "If you don't mask - you don't get”. 

In short clip, one can see Banksy making his way through underground train, also kwn as Tube. clip begins with a video playing on YouTube on a laptop screen, before cutting to a clip of him putting on hi-vis jacket. Titled ‘London Underground undergoes deep clean’, video shows Banksy painting rats, one sneezing, ar using mask as a parachute and ar holding a bottle of sanitiser. 

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final shot of video showed words on platform wall that re, “I get lockdown,” n as doors of train close “but I get up again” can be seen spray-painted on train. short clip featuring Banksy for first time ends with music from 1997 hit ‘Tubthumping’ by British rock band Chumbawamba. 

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Banksy’s followers were certainly impressed by his latest artwork. With over 2.8 million views and more than 864,000 likes, several internet users called work ‘amazing’. One internet user wrote, "perfect timing for our Banksy lessons this week!” Ar ded, “This is pure genius start to finish”. One internet user also said, “Most expensive metro train in world”. 

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A short-lived artwork 

Even though Banksy’s work impressed several, hours after transport for London reportedly confirmed that his latest work h been removed. As per reports, a spokesperson for transportation ncy said that work was removed ‘some days ago’ because it was in violation of TFL’s ‘strict anti-graffiti policy’. Though artwork was erased, spokesperson reportedly also ded that transportation ncy appreciated ‘ sentiment of encouraging people to wear face coverings’. y furr also ded that TFL would like to ‘offer Banksy chance to do a new version’ of his mess in a suitable location. 

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