Banksy's newest art work was attacked by a ‘drunk halfwit’ who tried to tug down the anti-pollution piece’s protecting display screen over the weekend.
The new art work (dubbed “Seasons Greetings” by the artist Instagram) appeared within the Taibach space of South Wales final week and is believed to be a response to the city’s industrial historical past and excessive air pollution ranges.
Gary Owens, a neighborhood resident, posted in regards to the incident the Neath Port Talbot Life Facebook web page he helms.
"Some drunk halfwit has tried to tug the fencing down and the safety glazing on the Banksy art work” mentioned Owens. Adding, “The safety guard chased him off and police have been referred to as.”
Owens ended his publish with, “This artwork is for Port Talbot, Neath and surrounding areas. We are not looking for it wrecked.”
Back in October, one among Banksy’s most well-known items, Girl with Balloon, was auctioned off at London public sale home Sotheby’s final night time for a cool £1.042 million earlier than it instantly self-destructed. Learn extra in regards to the incident right here and take a look at Banksy's new spray-painted stencil beneath.
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