Two New Banksy Murals Appear in London

New York Times - World Social JusticeNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ephrat LivniDecember 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM

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Two new murals, widely attributed to Banksy, have appeared in London in December 2025. One mural, confirmed by Banksy's Instagram, depicts two children lying on what appears to be a tin roof amidst garbage in Bayswater. The other, unconfirmed but similarly styled, shows the same children lying on a sidewalk near the Centre Point tower in Tottenham Court Road. The murals are timed for the holiday season and have been interpreted as social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain. Government data released in October 2025 indicated a record high of over 170,000 unhoused children. The Centre Point location is notable due to its association with a leading British youth homelessness charity of the same name.

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A record high of more than 170,000 children in Britain fell into the unhoused category in the first half of 2025.

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In October, the British government released data showing a rise in children living in temporary accommodations.

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Centrepoint's name was inspired by the luxury building's appellation to highlight the contrast with homelessness.

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Two new London murals are widely attributed to Banksy.

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The murals combine seasonal themes with social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.

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banksy 100% murals 90% london 80% child homelessness 80% social commentary 70% street art 60% christmas 50% homelessness 50% centrepoint 40%

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