US EditionBanksy shares image of latest street art - as location found after speculation
- Banksy, a Bristol graffiti artist, revealed a new black-and-white lighthouse artwork on Thursday, May 29, in an undisclosed location.
- The artwork includes the quote "I want to be what you see in me," possibly sourced from the song Softly by Tennessee band Lonestar, and bears a tag resembling Canadian artist Yaze, also known as Marco The Polo.
- Online speculation suggests the piece may be in Marseille, France, specifically the Le Panier district, while previous Banksy works have shown politically charged animal themes in London during 2024.
- Banksy's Instagram published images showing the lighthouse shining on a beige wall with two older people walking dogs nearby, and the artwork’s authenticity is generally confirmed via his account.
- This new piece continues Banksy's tradition of enigmatic public art that fuels identity speculation and commands millions at auction, while inspiring other artists like Yaze who acknowledge Banksy's influence.
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The Independent (US)New Banksy location revealed following speculation
The work depicts the shadow of a bollard turning into a lighthouse
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In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy’s latest street mural - Entertainment News
The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a quiet Marseille street, its beam aligned perfectly with the real-life shadow of a metal post on the pavement. At its center, stenciled in crisp white, are the words: 'I want to be what you saw in me.' Banksy had struck again. On F...
·Kelowna, Canada
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