Published 17:12 IST, December 10th 2019
Street artist Banksy creates new mural highlighting homelessness
The legendary street artist Banksy has created a new art installation in Birmingham giving an illusion of two reindeers pulling the bench beside the painting.
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legendary street artist Banksy has created a new art installation in Birmingham. Banksy in his new installation has created a wall art where he painted two reindeers on wall beside a bench. way artist has approached wall painting, it seems that reindeers are pulling bench as sleigh on ir way to Santa’s grotto.
Banksy's new art installation
artist posted a video on Instagram to depict his work where a homeless man is seen laying down on a park bench with his bags under his he. In video, it seems that reindeers are pulling bench. video is accompanied by background music with lyrics 'I'll be home for Christmas.' video was viewed 1.4 million times in just a span of three hours.
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video t just embraced painting but also highlighted issue of homelessness. video was posted with a caption that res, "God bless Birmingham. In 20 minutes, we filmed Ryan on this bench, passers-by gave him a hot drink, two chocolate bars and a lighter - without him ever asking for anything." video gared thousands of comments and likes, where people appreciated acts of generosity and kindness. One of PR firms, Stand ncy posted a tweet saying that painting highlighted issue of homelessness on occasion of Christmas. One of Labour Parties used opportunity to ask for votes from people who wish to get rid of problem.
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Some people also devised a conspiracy ory that homeless man on bench might be Banksy. In past, re have been several ories about identity of infamous artist and yet ne prevailed.
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16:52 IST, December 10th 2019