The new Banksy sculpture in Waterloo Place, London, depicts a politician blinded by his own flag, symbolizing political self-deception or nationalistic blindness.
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The new Banksy sculpture in Waterloo Place, London, depicts a politician blinded by his own flag, symbolizing political self-deception or nationalistic blindness.
Parent: ArtEntity: Banksy sculptureImpact: neutralDate: May 1, 2026Target: The interpretation of the sculpture as a political commentary on self-deception or nationalistic blindness.
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New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/1/new-banksy-sculpture-appears-to-show-politician-blinded-by-his-own-flag?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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New #Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
“Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
The overnight installation in Waterloo Place, #London, was revealed in a video shared by the artist, and has drawn fans of his politically charged works.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/1/new-banksy-sculpture-appears-to-show-politician-blinded-by-his-own-flag
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New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
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Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
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