Latest Banksy Animal Murals London Location Guide

Banksy Zoo Break

The mysterious and elusive street artist Banksy has captivated the world with his thought-provoking and often controversial stencil artworks. In the summer of 2024, Banksy embarked on a new campaign in London, unveiling a series of animal-themed murals that captured the public’s attention.

banksy Goat mural

Banksy Animals ‘Goat Ledge’ the 5th of August

On the 5th of August, the unreachable street artist Banksy launched his latest campaign, revealing a new stencil artwork in Kew Green, Richmond. The piece, featuring a goat precariously perched on a ledge with falling rocks, was the first in a series of animal-themed portraits that have surfaced daily across London over the past week. While some of these artworks have been stolen, covered up, or removed by property owners or villains, all have been preserved on Banksy’s Instagram account, which is how he has previously claimed responsibility for his works.

The Goat piece also featured a real-life CCTV camera pointed at the goat, but it has since been moved to its original position. Banksy’s artwork was not captioned, allowing viewers to conclude. Some interpreted the image of a goat precariously perched on a ledge as a metaphor for humanity being “on the edge of extinction.” Others viewed a CCTV camera as a commentary on the lack of privacy, even in the most remote locations.

In a recent statement to the Observer, a spokesperson for the Pest Control Office, the organization that supports the enigmatic street artist, Banksy, suggested that the public might be overanalyzing the deeper meanings behind his latest works. The spokesperson indicated that recent interpretations of Banksy’s new pieces have become “way too involved.”

Rather than conveying ominous messages about global issues, the spokesperson clarified that these artworks are designed to “cheer people with a moment of unexpected amusement” and to highlight the “human capacity for creative play, rather than for destruction and negativity.”

Rather than conveying ominous messages about global issues, the spokesperson clarified that these artworks are designed to “cheer people with a moment of unexpected amusement” and to highlight the “human capacity for creative play, rather than for destruction and negativity.”

Banksy Animals ‘Elephants’ 6th August

banksy-Elephant-Mural
On the 6th of August, Banksy unveiled a mural in Edith Grove Chelsea, southwest London on the 6th of August, featuring two elephants peering through blocked-out windows. The following day, Banksy revealed a composition of monkeys appearing to swing on a bridge at an East London rail station. The consecutive unveilings added to the intrigue surrounding Banksy’s latest campaign. The mural was later defaced with one of the Elephants painted over with stripes.

Banksy Animals ‘Three monkeys’, two Elephants and one Goat 7th August

Banksy Three Monkeys

On the 7th of August, Banksy revealed his third artwork in London as part of a new animal-themed series featuring monkeys. The Bristol-based street artist shared the black silhouette composition on Instagram, showing the monkeys appearing to swing on the bridge of an East London rail station. The mural is on a bridge over Brick Lane, near a vintage clothing shop and a coffee house near Shoreditch High Street. This marks Banksy’s third piece in the series since Monday.

Banksy Animals ‘Howlin Wolf’ Stolen 8th August

Banksy Wolf

On the 8th of August, a fourth Banksy Artwork Appeared and was later stolen by a team of thieves. As part of a streak of consecutive unveilings, the renowned Bristol-based street artist Banksy revealed the artwork in London. The image, shared on Instagram, depicted a wolf howling at the moon on a satellite dish on Rye Lane in Peckham, south London. Following the theft of the artwork, Banksy’s press team contacted the BBC, expressing their belief that the piece had indeed been stolen. The Metropolitan Police confirmed receiving reports of a “stolen satellite dish containing artwork,” though no arrests have been made. The disappearance of the latest Banksy creation has left fans and art enthusiasts anticipating any potential developments regarding its recovery. Stolen you missed it!

Banksy Animals ‘Pelican Brief ‘9th August

Banksy Pelican

On 9th, August the anonymous street artist Banksy confirmed that he was the creator of a new artwork featuring two pelicans above a fish and chip shop in northeast London. The intriguing piece depicts the birds in silhouette, engaged in fishing, and is located above the shop on the corner of Pretoria Avenue and Northcote Road in Walthamstow. This revelation marks the fifth London image that Banksy has verified as his own work this week.

Banksy Animals ‘Stretching Cat’ 10th August

Banksy Cat

The sixth piece, featuring a stretching cat on a billboard in Cricklewood, drew disappointment as it was removed shortly after its unveiling due to safety concerns. Gone!

Banksy Animals ‘Piranha Tank’ 11th August  Ludgate Hill – Near The Old Bailey

Banksy Animals

Banksy has officially acknowledged that he created an artwork featuring swimming fish on a City of London Police sentry box. The piece was first noticed on Sunday morning. The glass-fronted box on Ludgate Hill near The Old Bailey and St Paul’s Cathedral has been converted to resemble an aquarium filled with Piranhas. This marks the seventh new artwork by Banksy to be unveiled in the capital over the past week.

Banksy Humping Rhino 12th August Westmoor Street, Charlton, near the Thames Barrier in Southeast London

Banksy Humping Rhino

This one makes me laugh. I love the placement of the cone in the bonnet. Westmoor Street, Charlton, near the Thames Barrier in Southeast London.
Banksy ‘Zoo Break’ 13th August Regent’s Park London Zoo 

Banksy Zoo Break
This is a little more animal rights friendly. I’m beginning to get it now! Update: This has now been removed for safe-keeping by London Zoo

Banksy, whose identity remains a closely guarded secret, first emerged in the 1990s as a graffiti artist in Bristol, England. His distinctive style and satirical social commentary quickly gained attention, and he soon transitioned from traditional graffiti to stencilled artworks, allowing him to create more intricate and detailed pieces while maintaining his anonymity. Over the years, Banksy’s work has tackled a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and the effects of capitalism. His thought-provoking pieces often challenge societal norms and encourage viewers to question the status quo. Banksy continues to operate in the shadows despite his global fame, using pseudonyms and intricate security measures to protect his identity. Banksy’s choice of animal-themed murals in London during the summer of 2024 is consistent with his artwork’s history of using animals as symbols. Using animals allows Banksy to convey powerful messages that resonate with viewers on an emotional and intellectual level. Whether it’s the symbolism of the goat representing humanity’s struggles or the playful imagery of monkeys swinging through the urban landscape, Banksy’s ability to communicate through his art is unmatched. As Banksy’s latest works continue to captivate the public and art enthusiasts, the mystery and allure surrounding the elusive street artist grows stronger. Each new mural adds to the ongoing narrative of Banksy’s impact on the art world and popular culture, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating his next move.

Banksy has maintained a shroud of anonymity despite his global fame, adding to the intrigue and allure surrounding his persona. His works often appear overnight, and their sudden emergence contributes to the surprise and excitement that his art generates. Through his anonymity and the impactful nature of his work, Banksy continues to challenge and inspire the world of contemporary art.

Top Photo: Banksy ‘Cat Burglar’ © D. Rockman for Artlyst

Read More

Visit

Tags

, , ,