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Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue

Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.

Euronews

Banksy signature seen on sculpture in London – here’s what to know

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The Independent UK

New Banksy statue appears in London – as artist confirms it’s his work

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Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work

Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London

The Independent UK

Banksy signature appears on mysterious new London statue

Enigmatic artist has claimed ownership of the sculpture on his official Instagram page

The Independent UK

Banksy claims new statue in central London

The sculpture has been installed on a plinth on Waterloo Place.

Evening Standard

Banksy confirms statue of man blinded by flag in London is his work

Artist posted social media video showing large sculpture being towed into Waterloo Place in middle of night

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Blinded by the flag: Banksy confirms new statue in London is his work

UPDATE: Banksy has confirmed that the large statue of a suited man blinded by his own flag and walking off a plinth is his work. It appeared in central London overnight.

Euronews

US father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art world

Pair apologise in court after being accused of defrauding buyers including some of New York’s most prominent fine art auction houses

The Guardian - AU

New York art fraud father-daughter team guilty of a million-dollar forgery scheme

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The Independent UK

Taiwanese Indigenous artist stripped of national prize after sexual assault conviction

Artist also ordered to return accompanying £23,538 prize

The Independent UK

Turner Prize shortlist includes spoken word performance about Huddersfield life

The winner will be announced on 10 December

The Independent UK

What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry

The New York Times’ exposé seems to take aim at the very idea of anonymity.

Fortune

79 Bizarre Facts And Stories About The World That Might Break Your Brain

There’s no shortage of things to learn, but not everyone has the time to explore them in depth. That’s where bite-sized facts come in. Quick, surprising, and easy to remember, they make learning feel effortless. These picks highlight some of the most interesting facts people have shared online.

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The Guardian - UK

Unmasking artists like Banksy and Ferrante

Letter: Tommaso Debenedetti says readers and journalists should be free to speculate and create stories about anonymous artists’ identities as long as their privacy is not violated

The Independent UK

Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman urges artists to take a political stand: ‘I have no interest in entertaining’

‘Not all of us have world leaders on speed dial but we have the ability to do what we can with the tools we have access to,’ says Oscar-nominated artist Misan Harriman

The Conversation

Banksy’s identity may have been published – but was the investigation in the public interest?

The British artist Banksy, who is in part famous for being anonymous, has seemingly been unmasked – again. On March 13, Reuters published an investigation that claims to have “revealed, beyond dispute, Banksy’s true identity”.

International Business Times UK

Seven New Towns in England Named: Could 'Elizabethtown' Be One of Them? Full List Inside

The UK government has announced plans for seven new towns in England, aiming to build up to 40,000 homes in each location. This initiative marks a significant turning point in British housing.

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The Independent UK

Art experts weigh in as Banksy’s identity revealed

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on anonymity in art: the ‘unmasking’ of Banksy and Ferrante should stop

Editorial: Our fascination with the ‘real’ identities of artists and writers is revealing about attitudes to fame and authorship

International Business Times UK

'I'm Not Banksy': London Builder George Georgiou, Often Mistaken for the Street Artist, Finally Breaks His Silence

London builder George Georgiou has denied claims he is Banksy after viral photos sparked widespread speculation, saying the attention has become 'annoying' and disruptive.

The Independent UK

Banksy’s ‘unmasking’ changes absolutely nothing

ART: A new report has claimed to identify the famously secretive street artist. Louis Chilton asks whether some mysteries are better left unsolved

The Guardian - AU

Banksy has been unmasked (again). But does this major Reuters investigation actually tell us something new?

British street artist’s ‘real’ name reported after an investigation stretching from Ukraine to New York and London. Kelly Burke explains all to Nick Miller

Evening Standard

Banksy 'unmasked': Famous street artist's real name 'revealed in court papers'

Court and police documents from 2000 have led to confirmation of Banksy’s identity, an investigation has claimed

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Banksy Fans Convinced His Art Will Plummet In Value After Bombshell Investigation Unmasked His True Identity

Forbes estimated Banksy’s net worth at upwards of $20 million.

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