Banksy's Summer Art Series in London 2024

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What animal was depicted in the first artwork revealed by Banksy on August 5, 2024?

  • Mountain goat (correct)
  • Wolf
  • Rhino
  • Elephant

Which location hosted the final piece in Banksy's animal series?

  • London Zoo (correct)
  • A factory wall
  • Chelsea
  • Kew

What action did Zoo officials take to protect the mural after it was created?

  • Installed a high-quality photo
  • Removed it immediately
  • Placed a layer of thin plastic (correct)
  • Covered it with a layer of paint

How long did the animal murals appear across London?

<p>Nine consecutive days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the message from Kathryn England regarding Banksy's artwork?

<p>It highlights the importance of urban wildlife. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of animal was featured in the mural that showed two animals peering from blocked windows?

<p>Elephants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What item did Banksy paint a rhino climbing atop in one of his artworks?

<p>An abandoned car (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the last artwork in Banksy's series revealed?

<p>August 13, 2024 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Banksy

An anonymous street artist known for satirical and political art, often displayed in public spaces.

Banksy's Animal Series

A series of animal-themed artworks by Banksy that appeared in London throughout August 2024.

Mountain Goat Mural

A street art piece depicting a mountain goat perched on a structural support.

Elephant Mural

A street art piece featuring two elephants peeking out from blocked windows.

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Monkey Mural

A street art piece with three monkeys swinging across a bridge.

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Howling Wolf Mural

A street art piece depicting a howling wolf painted on a satellite dish.

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Pelican Mural

A street art piece showing a pair of pelicans perched above a fish-and-chips shop.

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Rhino Mural

A street art piece featuring a rhino climbing atop an abandoned car.

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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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