Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London
Photo: Al Jazeera
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Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London

Banksy confirmed he created a large statue that appeared overnight in Waterloo Place, London, depicting a suited man stepping off a pedestal with a flag obscuring his face. The artist revealed the installation in a humorous video posted to Instagram on Thursday. The sculpture has drawn crowds and is interpreted as commentary on blind patriotism.

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All outlets confirm Banksy's authorship and the flag-obscuring-face imagery. CNN emphasizes satirical commentary on blind patriotism and highlights positive social media reaction, while Al Jazeera frames it as a politician blinded by his own flag with more political specificity.
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Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work
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Banksy confirms new statue in London of man blinded by a flag is his work
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