The elusive street artist Banksy has officially taken credit for a new piece of artwork that appeared on a building in the Bayswater area of London. The confirmation came via the artist's official Instagram account on Monday evening, instantly drawing crowds of onlookers eager to see and photograph the work.
Details of the New Banksy Artwork
The artwork, located in Queen's Mews, Bayswater, features two figures lying on the ground. One is a child wearing a beanie hat and wellington boots, while the adjacent person, in a bobble hat, points upwards towards the building and sky. Banksy posted two photographs of the piece to his Instagram, with one cleverly angled shot making it appear as though the pointing figure is directing attention to a bright red light in the sky, likely from a crane.
Following the artist's claim, people were quickly seen taking selfies and pictures with the monochrome graffiti. In a related development, The Press Association reports that an identical piece which appeared beneath the Centre Point building near Tottenham Court Road may also be by Banksy, though this has not been confirmed by his representatives.
A History of Headline-Grabbing Works
This is not the first time Banksy's politically charged art has caused a stir in the capital recently. In September 2025, he created a mural on an external wall of the Queen's Building within the Royal Courts of Justice complex. That work depicted a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, with a judge in a wig and gown looming above, wielding a gavel.
Many interpreted that piece as a comment on the arrest of hundreds of people for supporting Palestine Action at protests. The group was banned as a terrorist organisation by the Government in July after activists damaged RAF planes. The court service had the mural covered up and guarded, citing legal obligations to maintain the character of the listed building, before its removal.
Banksy's Continued Cultural Impact
Banksy's ability to generate global news with his anonymous interventions remains undiminished. In the summer of 2024, he captured headlines with an animal-themed collection, which culminated in a striking piece showing a gorilla appearing to lift the shutter at the entrance to London Zoo. The latest works in Bayswater and potentially central London continue this tradition, blending social commentary with instantly recognisable imagery that transforms urban spaces into destinations for art lovers and the curious public alike.
