Banksy's Bathroom Rats: A Lockdown Masterpiece or a Flop?

Banksy has posted a new artwork depicting nine rats fleeing a domestic bathroom, estimated to be worth £5 million. The piece, set in his own home, blurs the line between interior and exterior, evoking the chaos of lockdown. The rats scatter among toiletries and fixtures, challenging notions of taste and propriety. This marks a shift from his previous outdoor murals, such as the Valentine's Day piece in Bristol (2020) showing a girl with a slingshot hitting roses. The new work reflects the pandemic's confinement, turning private spaces into public spectacle via social media. The article questions whether this is genius or a flop, as the artwork cannot be viewed in public spaces. It was published on Artribune by Daniela Cardone.