Banksy Endorses Pete the Street's Charity Print of London Statue

Today, Banksy posted an oil painting by British plein-air artist Peter Brown, affectionately known as Pete the Street, on his official Instagram. The artwork captures the newly revealed Banksy sculpture at Waterloo Place in London—a marching figure wrapped in a flag—alongside the throngs of people, phones, and barriers nearby. Banksy wrote, "The scene in Pall Mall as recorded by Pete the Street." Due to high demand, Pete the Street announced a limited-time print called "5th May Banksy Statue," available for preorder until 23:59 on Sunday, 17 May. This signed and numbered print, measuring 16 x 12 inches and printed on Hahnemühle fine art paper, will be delivered by late June, with all proceeds benefiting Common Understanding, a non-profit that aids secondary students in critical thinking. This collaboration is not their first; Pete the Street has previously illustrated scenes linked to Banksy's "Valentine's Day Mascara" and the "Cut & Run" exhibition. Banksy's repost has quickly brought attention to the charity edition worldwide.