Sixth Banksy Artwork Removed in London
A new Banksy artwork featuring a stretching cat was removed just hours after appearing on a distressed billboard in Cricklewood, North-West London. Located on Edgware Road, it drew around 50 people before being taken down by contractors on the behest of the billboard's owner, who plans to donate it to an art gallery. Local residents expressed disappointment, noting how quickly the artwork was gone.
A new Banksy artwork featuring a stretching cat was removed just hours after appearing on a distressed billboard in Cricklewood, North-West London.
The piece, the sixth animal-themed artwork by Banksy this week, was first posted on the artist's Instagram on Saturday.
Located on Edgware Road, it drew around 50 people before being taken down by contractors on the behest of the billboard's owner, who plans to donate it to an art gallery.
The removal was briefly halted by police to confirm the contractors' legitimacy.
Local residents expressed disappointment, noting how quickly the artwork was gone.
Other recent Banksy works included pelicans in Walthamstow and two elephants in Chelsea.
The piece, the sixth animal-themed artwork by Banksy this week, was first posted on the artist's Instagram on Saturday.
Located on Edgware Road, it drew around 50 people before being taken down by contractors on the behest of the billboard's owner, who plans to donate it to an art gallery.
The removal was briefly halted by police to confirm the contractors' legitimacy.
Local residents expressed disappointment, noting how quickly the artwork was gone.
Other recent Banksy works included pelicans in Walthamstow and two elephants in Chelsea.
