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FRI · 2026-05-01 · 04:08 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0501-72938
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New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

Street artist Banksy has revealed a new sculpture titled "Call It Art." The artwork depicts a man stepping off a stone pedestal, his face completely obscured by a Union Jack flag. The sculpture appeared overnight in Dover, England, near the port.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-01 · 04:08 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag
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Street artist Banksy has revealed a new sculpture titled "Call It Art." The artwork depicts a man stepping off a stone pedestal, his face completely obscured by a Union Jack flag. The sculpture appeared overnight in Dover, England, near the port. While Banksy has not explicitly stated the meaning, the imagery suggests a commentary on national identity and its potential to blind individuals to reality. The artwork's placement in Dover, a significant gateway to Britain, further emphasizes its potential political undertones.

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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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