Burglar in hazmat suit tries to steal Banksy's artwork that is a tribute to health workers

While crimes rates have witnessed a decline amid pandemic, a thief used health crisis to steal a painting by Banksy donated to a UK’s National Health Services (NHS) hospital. burglar donned a hazmat suit, often used by frontline health workers, and sneaked in hospital during early hours and was reportedly seen prowling near artwork called ‘Game Changer’.

According to media reports, man h a cordless drill and was seen walking past painting at least five times. security immediately stepped in and escorted out burglar from Southampton General Hospital, saving Banksy’s artwork, which is estimated to be at a price of £5 Million, from getting stolen.

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Tribute to frontline workers

elusive street artist h recently left artwork at hospital with a te, “Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens place up a bit, even if its only black and white.” painting shows a young boy holding a figurine of a health care worker with a cape, representing frontline workers as superheroes.  mochromatic piece pays tribute to thousands of frontline healthcare workers worldwide and will be auctioned to raise money for charity later in year, as per international media reports.

Banksy, kwn for his satirical street art combined with dark humour, uses graffiti to display his work at publicly visible places. He also me a documentary film ‘Exit Through Gift Shop’ which got minated for Acemy Award for Best Documentary film in 2011.

“This is a big surprise... I don't agree with concept of award ceremonies, but I'm prepared to make an exception for ones I'm minated for,” Banksy h said after mination.

Before Brexit, Recently, Banksy h created a mural on side of a building where a star was being chipped away from European Union’s flag. painting, which later got covered with white paint, symbolized exit of Britain from EU. 

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