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What was the first animal depicted by Banksy in his 2024 series in London?
What was the first animal depicted by Banksy in his 2024 series in London?
- Gorilla
- Wolf
- Mountain Goat (correct)
- Elephant
Where did the final piece of Banksy's animal series appear?
Where did the final piece of Banksy's animal series appear?
- A factory wall
- Kew Gardens
- Chelsea
- London Zoo (correct)
How did Banksy confirm the identity of his first artwork to the public?
How did Banksy confirm the identity of his first artwork to the public?
- By posting on social media (correct)
- By hosting an exhibition
- By signing the artwork
- Through a press release
Which animal was painted on a satellite dish in Banksy's series?
Which animal was painted on a satellite dish in Banksy's series?
What measure did the zoo officials take to protect Banksy's final artwork initially?
What measure did the zoo officials take to protect Banksy's final artwork initially?
Flashcards
Who is Banksy?
Who is Banksy?
A British street artist known for his satirical and thought-provoking artwork, often appearing in public spaces without permission.
What was Banksy's animal series?
What was Banksy's animal series?
A series of animal-themed murals created by Banksy in London during August 2024.
What was the final piece of the animal series?
What was the final piece of the animal series?
The artwork depicting a gorilla lifting a shutter to allow animals to escape from the zoo.
What is street art?
What is street art?
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What is preservation of street art?
What is preservation of street art?
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Study Notes
Banksy's London Animal Murals (2024)
- Anonymous British street artist Banksy created a series of animal artworks in London, from August 5th to 13th, 2024.
- The artworks depicted various animals, including: a mountain goat, two elephants, three monkeys, a wolf, a pair of pelicans, and a rhino.
- Each artwork was displayed in different locations across London.
- Examples include: a goat on a Kew factory wall, elephants looking from Chelsea windows, monkeys on a bridge, a wolf on a satellite dish, pelicans by a fish-and-chips shop, and a rhino atop a car.
- A gorilla lifting a zoo shutter to free sea lions and birds appeared on August 13th at the London Zoo.
- Banksy confirmed the artworks by posting images on his Instagram.
- Zoo officials initially protected the gorilla mural, but later removed the shutter and replaced it with a photo and sign.
- The zoo expressed gratitude to Banksy for highlighting wildlife and preserving the artwork.
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