A Bold Sculpture Has Been Installed in London: Its Author May Be Banksy

As soon as photographs of the object appeared on social media, experts and street art enthusiasts began to ask the main question: is this work yet another bold gesture by Banksy, the most famous and elusive artist of our time?

The stylistic similarity to the famous Bristol master is indeed striking. The work is executed with the same degree of biting irony and social critique that characterizes Banksy’s best pieces. The use of the flag as a symbol, which instead of uniting, deprives a person of sight and individuality, resonates with his previous works, such as the vest with the British flag for rapper Stormzy’s performance at Glastonbury.

However, so far there has been no official confirmation of authorship on the artist’s Instagram, which only fuels public interest. In the world of contemporary art, the lack of information often works more effectively than any advertising campaign, turning an ordinary sidewalk into a space for heated discussions about patriotism, propaganda, and personal freedom in 2026.

Local authorities are not in a hurry to dismantle the object, despite its unauthorized status. Experience from previous years shows that any work touched by Banksy instantly increases property values in the area and attracts thousands of pilgrims. While the police and municipal services remain silent, improvised queues of those wishing to take “that very” picture have already begun to form around the statue. Art historians note that if this is indeed Banksy, we are witnessing his evolution from flat stencils on walls to complex three-dimensional installations that physically alter the urban environment. However, there is an opinion that “Blinded by the Flag” may belong to another anonymous collective that decided to play in the field of the great mystifier.

Interestingly, the appearance of the statue coincided with a period of sharp political debates in the UK, making it even more significant. Regardless of whether Banksy confirms his authorship or not, the work has already fulfilled its main task — it has made people stop and think. In an era of total digitalization and an endless flow of news, such physical markers in the city’s space remind us of the power of art as a tool of protest.