Banksy’s new London Zoo artwork features gorilla freeing captive animals
The latest Banksy artwork, showing a gorilla freeing animals from captivity, appears on a shutter at London Zoo, delighting visitors. This piece is the ninth in a series unveiled daily since the previous Monday.
The ephemeral nature of street art means that many pieces, such as those in Peckham and Cricklewood, have been swiftly removed or defaced. While some express disappointment that the artworks' original intent may never be realised, others see Banksy's work as a means to provoke thought and awareness.
Amid a turbulent summer in Britain, the playful depiction of animals offers a rare moment of joy and reflection. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
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