Banksy's Clevedon road sign stolen within 24 hours
Banksy's latest work, a modified road sign in Clevedon, England, was stolen less than 24 hours after its unveiling. The artist announced the piece on his Instagram account on August 2018. The sign depicts two young people carrying two elderly figures, possibly alluding to Brexit. Clevedon, a town of 20,000 near Bristol, is believed by many to be Banksy's birthplace. The work's disappearance raises questions of theft or removal by authorities. This follows Banksy's recent series of seven murals in Paris, addressing migration and social conflicts, including an homage to the Bataclan victims. The artist created an official Instagram page to authenticate his works amid numerous forgeries.
Key facts
- Banksy's new work in Clevedon, England, was a modified road sign.
- The sign was stolen within 24 hours of its appearance.
- The artwork shows two young people carrying two elderly figures.
- Clevedon is a town of 20,000 near Bristol, possibly Banksy's birthplace.
- Banksy announced the work on his Instagram account in August 2018.
- The theft may be by a private individual or authorities.
- Earlier in 2018, Banksy created seven murals in Paris.
- Paris murals addressed migration and included an homage to Bataclan victims.
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
Locations
- Clevedon
- England
- Bristol
- Paris
- Bataclan