LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Banksy confirmed on Thursday he was behind a large statue depicting a man carrying a flag that has blown into his face on a plinth near the Mall in the ceremonial heart of London.
The sculpture, which bears Banksy’s signature on the plinth, was dropped into place from a low-loader overnight, according to a video posted on the elusive street artist’s Instagram.
Watch the video on Instagram.
The suited figure, whose sight is obscured by the flag, has one foot poised over the edge of the plinth, indicating he is just about to step off.
It was installed in an area of the British capital that is home to royal palaces and gentlemen’s clubs, and it mirrors the style of nearby statues, including King Edward VII on horseback, nurse Florence Nightingale and statesman Sidney Herbert.
