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Banksy's Final Animal Art Installation Appears on London Zoo Gates
Banksy's final animal artwork has appeared on the shutters of London Zoo, featuring a gorilla releasing a sea lion and birds. This is the ninth installation in his surprise animal series across London over the past nine days. London Zoo staff are thrilled and have taken steps to preserve the piece. Despite previous works facing challenges like defacement and theft, enthusiasm for Banksy's creations remains high.
14 August 2024 · 09:36 UTC
This artwork is the ninth in nine days, following previous depictions of a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans, a cat, piranhas, and a rhinoceros across London.
London Zoo staff, unaware of Banksy's plans, expressed excitement over the installation, ensuring its preservation.
The artwork has drawn numerous visitors and protective measures have been set up around it.
Earlier works in Charlton, Peckham, and Cricklewood faced defacement and thefts, but London's enthusiasm for Banksy’s instillations remains high.
The artist confirmed this latest work as the final piece in the series on his Instagram.