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What animal was depicted in the first artwork revealed by Banksy on August 5, 2024?
What animal was depicted in the first artwork revealed by Banksy on August 5, 2024?
Which location hosted the final piece in Banksy's animal series?
Which location hosted the final piece in Banksy's animal series?
What action did Zoo officials take to protect the mural after it was created?
What action did Zoo officials take to protect the mural after it was created?
How long did the animal murals appear across London?
How long did the animal murals appear across London?
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What was the message from Kathryn England regarding Banksy's artwork?
What was the message from Kathryn England regarding Banksy's artwork?
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What type of animal was featured in the mural that showed two animals peering from blocked windows?
What type of animal was featured in the mural that showed two animals peering from blocked windows?
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What item did Banksy paint a rhino climbing atop in one of his artworks?
What item did Banksy paint a rhino climbing atop in one of his artworks?
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When was the last artwork in Banksy's series revealed?
When was the last artwork in Banksy's series revealed?
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Study Notes
Banksy's Summer Art Series in London 2024
- Banksy unveiled a series of animal murals in London from August 5th to 13th, 2024.
- The first piece, a mountain goat, appeared on August 5th at a Kew factory wall.
- The artist confirmed its authenticity by posting an image to Instagram.
- Subsequent artworks included elephants at a Chelsea location, monkeys on a bridge, a wolf on a satellite dish, pelicans above a takeaway, and a rhino on a car.
- The final piece, a gorilla freeing a sea lion and birds, was on the London Zoo shutters on August 13th.
- Zoo officials initially protected the mural with plastic; later, they replaced the shutter with a permanent display of a high-quality print accompanied by a "Banksy was here" sign.
- Zoo officials expressed gratitude to Banksy for highlighting wildlife.
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Explore the intriguing series of animal murals unveiled by Banksy in London during August 2024. From a mountain goat to a gorilla freeing a sea lion, each piece highlights wildlife in unexpected locations. Engage with the significance of this art series and its impact on wildlife awareness.
