Banksy Installs Sculpture In Central London
A street artist has claimed authorship of a sculpture located at Waterloo Square in London. The statue has attracted large numbers of pedestrians and tourists since its appearance early Wednesday morning. The artwork features the name Banksy on its base. The discovery has caused reaction within the local art scene. The identity of the artist remains unconfirmed, though the presence of the name suggests it is likely a Banksy work. The figure is holding a large flag in his outstretched right hand. The pedestal is part of a row of existing statue pedestals in the area. The figure is depicted stepping off a pedestal as if about to fall into empty space. Banksy posted a video showing the statue being installed using a crane and heavy machinery. The site is located near The Mall and the Crimean War Memorial, adjacent to an equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington.
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“Street artist recognized authorship of the sculpture in the center of London. The street artist, whose identity remains unknown, did this through their representatives.”
“Как пишут местные СМИ, через своих представителей художник признал авторство статуи.”
“elle a été attaquée par un homme qui l'a précipité très fort.”
“Монамент представляет собой фигур мужчины в костюме, шагающего к краю пастомента. Обзор ему закрывает флаг. На памятнике стоит надпись, которую уличный художник оставляет после своих работ.”
“Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London. The statue features a man striding off a plinth with his face covered by a flag.”
“But this time he's straight away from his trademark style of graffiti on a wall to an entirely different genre, a statue in the centre of London.”
“Banksy usually appear without any warning on the side of a b- town. But this time he's straight away from his trademark style of graffiti on a wall to an entirely different genre, a statue in the centre of London.”
“Banksy's signature is near the bottom of the plinths. As news spread about the artist's latest work, crowds gathered to see for themselves.”
“It remains a mystery how Banksy managed to get something so large on top of the plinths unnoticed in an area littered with CCTV cameras.”
“Уличный художник Бенкси подтвердил авторство статуи, появившийся на площади Ватор Лоу в центре Лондона. В опубликованном им видеоролике показано, как рабочие ночи устанавливают скульптуру.”
“Gestern Abend hat sich dann der Street Art Künstler Banksy zu dem Kunstwerk bekannt. Es handelt sich um eine überlebensgroße Figur, der eine Flagge ins Gesicht weht und deswegen in den Abgrund.”
“Über Nacht ist dort ganz in der Nähe des Piccadilly Circus auf einmal eine neue Statue aufgetaucht und wegen der sechs Buchstaben, die da unten auf dem Sockel stehen, sind viele in der Kunstszene ganz aus dem Häuschen. Das steht nämlich Banksy.”
“In dem Video, das Banksy dazu gepostet hat, sieht man auch, wie das mit Kran und richtig schwerem Gerät aufgestellt wurde.”
“In dem Video, das Banksy dazu gepostet hat, sieht man auch, wie das mit Kran und richtig schwerem Gerät aufgestellt wurde. Dieser Sockel mit Statue fügt sich in eine Reihe von anderen Sockeln mit Statuen ein, die da schon in der Nähe stehen.”
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