London has received an unexpected festive gift from the world's most elusive artist. A new piece of street art, widely attributed to the mysterious graffiti legend Banksy, has appeared in the heart of the capital, just days before Christmas.
The New Artwork's Details and Location
The artwork was discovered on Monday, 22 December 2025, beneath the iconic Centre Point building near Tottenham Court Road in central London. It depicts two figures: a child wearing a beanie hat and wellington boots lying on the floor, next to another person in a bobble hat who is pointing upwards towards the building above them. As is typical for Banksy, the artist has not officially claimed responsibility for the piece, maintaining the secrecy around their true identity.
Context: Banksy's Recent Political Commentary
This latest work follows another politically charged mural by Banksy that made headlines in September 2025. That piece, which appeared on an external wall of the Queen's Building within the Royal Courts of Justice complex, depicted a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, with a judge in a wig and gown looming over them, gavel in hand.
That artwork was widely interpreted as a comment on the arrest of hundreds of people for supporting Palestine Action, a group the Government banned as a terrorist organisation in July after activists damaged RAF planes. The court service stated it was legally obliged to remove the mural due to the building's listed status, and it was swiftly covered by security staff before removal work began.
Reactions and Speculation
The sudden appearance of new work so close to the previous, highly political piece has ignited fresh speculation about Banksy's intentions. The location, timing just before Christmas, and the imagery of the figures—particularly the child on the ground—are already being analysed by art critics and fans for deeper social or political meaning. The pointing figure may suggest a commentary on the towering urban landscape or the institutions housed within it.
As with all of Banksy's unsanctioned public works, its future is uncertain. Whether it will be preserved, removed, or become another part of London's living art history remains to be seen, but it has already drawn crowds and renewed the debate about street art's place in the modern city.
