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Banksy Ends 2020 With A COVID-19 Message In Bristol, England
Banksy Ends 2020 With A COVID-19 Message In Bristol, England
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Banksy Ends 2020 With A COVID-19 Message In Bristol, England

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The anonymous England-based street artist Banksy is back at the center of attention with another one of his thought-provoking pieces of art. This time, it’s a COVID-themed mural that has recently appeared in one of the steepest streets in Bristol, England.

The new artwork features a senior lady in a headscarf holding a handkerchief but dropping her handbag and her walking stick as she sneezes out her dentures.

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    The new thought-provoking mural appeared on Vale Street, one of Britain’s steepest residential roads

    Image credits: Banksy

    Image credits: Banksy

    This stenciled COVID-themed artwork appeared on Vale Street, one of Britain’s steepest residential roads. On Thursday, Banksy went online to confirm that the mural was, in fact, painted by him. The artist posted a few pictures capturing the artwork on his Instagram account. “Aachoo!!” he wrote in the description of his post.

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    On Thursday, Banksy confirmed that the artwork was, in fact, created by him

    Image credits: Banksy

    Image credits: feralthings

    Image credits: feralthings

    According to the BBC, a local resident named Dale Comley saw a “bulky guy in a high-vis jacket” early on Thursday morning who he thinks was Banksy. “I saw a man in a high-vis jacket leaning against the railings opposite—he was looking at the wall the whole time. Then about an hour later, I looked out and saw loads of people in the street,” the man shared with the BBC.

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    The mural features a senior lady holding a handkerchief and sneezing out her dentures

    Image credits: feralthings

    Image credits: feralthings

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    Image credits: feralthings

    In case you didn’t know, Banksy is an anonymous street artist, political activist, and film director from Britain that began his artistic journey in the 1990s. The artist is most known for his spray-painted murals that are often satirical, thought-provoking and featuring political messages. To this day, Banksy’s identity and name remain unconfirmed.

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    Earlier this year, Banksy spray-painted the London underground with COVID-themed rats

    Image credits: Banksy

    The artist has also painted this little girl hula-hooping with a bicycle tire in Nottingham

    Image credits: Banksy

    We’ve also already talked about Banksy’s bathroom makeover during the quarantine

    Image credits: Banksy

    And this heartwarming painting paying tribute to healthcare workers

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    Image credits: Banksy

    In addition, let’s not forget about the time when Banksy funded a rescue boat to help refugees make it safely to Europe and painted a girl in a life vest holding a heart-shaped safety buoy on it

    Image credits: Banksy

    Many people on the internet loved the new mural

    Though some had other kinds of things to say

    What did you think about this new COVID-themed mural by Banksy? How would you feel if one day an artwork similar to this one appeared on the wall of your own house? Share your opinion down in the comments!

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    Julija Svidraitė is an editor here at Bored Panda who has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before starting her journey at BP, she had worked as a social media specialist at a marketing agency. She has also tried herself in a few different fields working as an intern: from practicing graphic design at a social media marketing agency, to being an assistant at a psychiatric hospital. Besides writing, Julija is also very passionate about illustrating, drinking coffee, and watching crime documentaries. You can find her in Bored Panda Office or reach her at julija.s@boredpanda.com.

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    Dat Bored Pugtato =0=
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know if Dis be true but doesn’t your heart stop momentarily when you sneeze? That’s why we say bless you right? +-+

    pelemele
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In France we say "to your wishes", the origin is very ancient and would come from ancient Rome where people thought that a sneeze was the sign of the presence of a close spirit and that it was therefore necessary to take advantage of it to make a wish.

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    Shawn Mullins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a great little Kindle book of fiction called 'Bugger Banksy' that deals with the after effects of Banksy leaving his mark on your property. Hilarious and highly recommend.

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    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's sponsoring a refugee boat does that mean he's paying for their services ?

    B
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Banksy is great, although I think this latest one would have been more impactful if the false teeth shooting out had been a bullet instead, signifying the danger of the virus.

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im a great fan of Banksy. I love the way most of his work is aimed at politics. Original signed canvasses by British street artist Banksy have been sold from a stall in New York's Central Park for $60 (£38) each. The elusive artist posted a video on his website showing a man selling what appeared to be fake Banksys. Many of the pieces, estimated to be worth up to £20,000 each, remained unsold at the end of the day. Banksy is in New York for a month-long residency during which he has promised a new piece of street art every day. Entitled Better Out Than In, the public art show has its own website on to which pictures and videos of the art works have been posted. The latest video was accompanied with the words, "Yesterday I set up a stall in the park selling 100% authentic original signed Banksy canvases. For $60 each." The video shows an unknown older man making his first sale mid-afternoon, to a woman who buys two small canvasses for her children after negotiating a 50% discount.

    Dat Bored Pugtato =0=
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know if Dis be true but doesn’t your heart stop momentarily when you sneeze? That’s why we say bless you right? +-+

    pelemele
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In France we say "to your wishes", the origin is very ancient and would come from ancient Rome where people thought that a sneeze was the sign of the presence of a close spirit and that it was therefore necessary to take advantage of it to make a wish.

    Load More Replies...
    Shawn Mullins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a great little Kindle book of fiction called 'Bugger Banksy' that deals with the after effects of Banksy leaving his mark on your property. Hilarious and highly recommend.

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    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's sponsoring a refugee boat does that mean he's paying for their services ?

    B
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Banksy is great, although I think this latest one would have been more impactful if the false teeth shooting out had been a bullet instead, signifying the danger of the virus.

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im a great fan of Banksy. I love the way most of his work is aimed at politics. Original signed canvasses by British street artist Banksy have been sold from a stall in New York's Central Park for $60 (£38) each. The elusive artist posted a video on his website showing a man selling what appeared to be fake Banksys. Many of the pieces, estimated to be worth up to £20,000 each, remained unsold at the end of the day. Banksy is in New York for a month-long residency during which he has promised a new piece of street art every day. Entitled Better Out Than In, the public art show has its own website on to which pictures and videos of the art works have been posted. The latest video was accompanied with the words, "Yesterday I set up a stall in the park selling 100% authentic original signed Banksy canvases. For $60 each." The video shows an unknown older man making his first sale mid-afternoon, to a woman who buys two small canvasses for her children after negotiating a 50% discount.

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