The latest Banksy artwork to cause a stir has been swiftly removed from a street in south London, shortly after being confirmed as genuine by the elusive artist on Instagram. The piece, a traffic stop sign adorned with three aircraft resembling military drones, was unveiled at the intersection of Southampton Way and Commercial Way in Peckham. Just an hour after Banksy’s confirmation, a video emerged on social media showing two men removing the sign, prompting surprise and frustration among onlookers.
The hasty removal of the artwork, captured in a video shared on social media, has caused an outcry, with many expressing disappointment and annoyance at the swift disappearance of the much-talked-about piece. This marks yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of Banksy’s mysterious and iconic artwork, leaving fans and art enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the next creation from the elusive artist.