A new Banksy in town

Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue that appeared in central London is his work. 

The sculpture – which bears his signature – depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. 

Its location – Waterloo Place, St James’s – is an area designed to celebrate imperialism and military dominance in the 1800s.

The sculpture sits near statues of Edward VII, Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Memorial.

Banksy is my absolute favourite StreetArtist of all times. Outstanding.