US EditionBanksy Mural at Royal Courts of Justice Is Covered and Set for Removal
Banksy's mural critiques the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action, following nearly 900 arrests at a London protest, highlighting concerns over civil liberties and state power.
- A new mural by Banksy, depicting a judge beating a protester with a gavel, appears outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
- The mural will be removed due to the historical significance of the 143-year-old building, as stated by HM Courts and Tribunals.
- Defend Our Juries claimed the mural "powerfully depicts the brutality unleashed" by the U.K. government's ban on Palestine Action, emphasizing the law's impact on civil liberties.
- Security officials covered the mural to protect the historic courthouse, as it is a listed site, according to authorities.
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The excitement about the latest work by British artist Banksy continues. Graffito at the Royal Court of Justice building had been reported to the police as property damage, a spokesperson for the Deuschen Press Agency reported.
Banksy's identity could be revealed over mural of judge beating protester
Street artist Banksy’s latest mural was swiftly removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London after his work appeared on the building Monday. The image of a judge striking a protester with a gavel has sparked worldwide attention and speculation about whether the anonymous artist’s identity could be revealed if charges are pressed. After the mural appeared on the 143-year-old Royal Courts of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service said the bu…
The rapid intervention of the authorities revived the discussion about the limits of urban art. Censorship, freedom of expression and anonymity, what are the key points of the criminal case
A new mural by street artist Banksy appeared on the facade of the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday. It depicted a judge attacking a protester with a gavel. The artwork was covered up the same day and has now begun to be removed. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the crime of causing damage to a listed building, which means the identity of the mysterious artist could be revealed.
Banksy's stencil, representing a judge lifting a hammer over a protestor, had been hidden behind palisades. It is now purely and simply erased.
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