Banksy turns his bathroom into a quarantine artwork
In an Instagram post on April 15, 2020, the anonymous street artist Banksy revealed a new work created during COVID-19 lockdown: his own bathroom transformed with crooked mirrors, toilet paper, and painted rats, captioned "My wife hates it when I work from home." The post confirms he is married and stuck at home like many. Banksy's identity remains unknown, though a 2017 rumor linked him to Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack, which was never confirmed. The artwork marks a shift from his usual public spaces to private domesticity.
Key facts
- Banksy posted a bathroom artwork on Instagram on April 15, 2020.
- The work features crooked mirrors, toilet paper, and painted rats.
- Caption: 'My wife hates it when I work from home.'
- The post confirms Banksy is married and in lockdown.
- Banksy's identity remains secret; a 2017 rumor suggested Robert Del Naja.
- The artwork is a departure from his usual public street art.
- Previous works include locations in Manchester, London, and Venice.
- The post garnered massive fan engagement.
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
- Robert Del Naja
Institutions
- Massive Attack
- Artribune
Locations
- Manchester
- London
- Venice