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Banksy confirms north London tree mural is his work

18-03-2024 12:29

World-renowned street artist claims mural in Finsbury Park area as his own in an Instagram post on MondayA tree mural that appeared overnight on a residential building in north London is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed.The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram post on Monday, following a morning of speculation after it was spotted on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park. Continue reading...

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Banksy confirms authorship of north London tree mural

18-03-2024 12:29

World-renowned street artist claims mural in Finsbury Park area as his own in an Instagram post on MondayA tree mural in north London that appeared on a residential building is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed.The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram post on Monday, following a morning of speculation after it appeared on a building on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park overnight. Continue reading...

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North London tree mural prompts Banksy speculation

18-03-2024 11:51

Work on wall in Finsbury Park area bears ‘all the hallmarks’ of world-renowned street artist, expert saysA mural that popped up in north London depicting green foliage behind a real leafless tree is prompting speculation it could be the latest work by the world-renowned street artist Banksy.The work, which is painted on a wall that sits behind the tree as the viewer looks south-east down Hornsey Road in the Finsbury Park area, appeared over the weekend. Continue reading...

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David Hampton on painting and memorising poetry at 97: ‘Anyone creative is more likely to live longer’

18-03-2024 10:58

In his first ever interview, the artist talks about a life spent making dazzling pictures, why he’s not bitter about being undiscovered, and why his art school ‘didn’t get’ MatisseBe careful where you tread when stepping inside David Hampton’s home in Bath. There are artworks everywhere – not just hanging on the walls, but stacked against wardrobes, resting on tables and, somewhat unnervingly, lying on the floor around the doorway. There are paintings in acryl

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Hong Kong artists flee as city grapples with status as arts hub amid rising repression

18-03-2024 03:12

Some artists have taken their work to Brussels, saying they no longer feel safe, yet the art market back home continues to boomFrom a rocky perch a larger-than-life rendition of a female protester, clad in a hard hat and a gas mask, gazes over a city in turmoil. Known as Lady Liberty Hong Kong, the statue was hauled to the top of Lion Rock during the 2019 pro-democracy protests. It was meant to be her final resting place. But now all that remains of that intention is photographs. The statue was

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