A Banksy mural, depicting a protester and a judge, was removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The artwork, confirmed by Banksy, appeared on a listed building, necessitating its removal by the HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The piece, interpreted as a commentary on arrests related to Palestine Action, aligns with Banksy’s history of politically charged street art. This follows the Lady Chief Justice’s concerns for judge safety and the mural’s initial reporting as criminal damage.
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A new mural by the elusive street artist Banksy, depicting a judge beating an unarmed protester, appeared outside London’s Royal Courts of Justice. The artwork, confirmed by Banksy via Instagram, has since been covered and will be removed due to the building’s historical status. Activists have interpreted the piece as a commentary on the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action, while the artist’s work often critiques political issues. Banksy’s pieces, which often appear unexpectedly, are well-known for their powerful social and political messages.
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A new installation, a gold “television” displaying a video of Donald Trump dancing with Jeffrey Epstein, has appeared on the National Mall, replacing a previous anti-Trump statue. The anonymous artists behind the piece, permitted to remain through Sunday, aim to critique the administration’s stance on free speech and artistic expression, using political imagery. The White House press aide responded in a mocking statement, ironically suggesting the installation would bring joy to tourists, a direct jab at the previous week’s controversy regarding an anti-Trump statue. The artists’ identity remains unknown, adding to the mystery surrounding the politically charged artwork and its focus on the former president’s controversial relationship with Epstein.
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