Banksy unveils new work at London Zoo: gorilla and seal in artistic wonder

Banksy unveils new work at London Zoo: gorilla and seal in artistic wonder

British artist Banksy has released his ninth piece of art in the animal series, painting a gorilla next to a shadow seal on a blind at London Zoo. The work, which appeared this Tuesday, has captured the attention of the art community and zoo visitors.

Banksy proves authenticity on Instagram

Banksy has confirmed the authorship of the graffiti via his Instagram account. In the post, two people in sportswear can be seen running in front of the zoo and looking at Banksy’s new painting.

The recent artwork shows the gorilla building what looks like a blanket, freeing several birds while other animals hide in the dark. This piece joins a series of graffiti that Banksy has been showing in different places in London over the past nine days.

Ideas and opinions

Rebecca Blanchard, director of communications at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), described the appearance of the work as a “wonderful surprise”. Blanchard said Banksy’s latest works in London have brought a lot of excitement, as has the zoo. He highlighted how animals and wildlife contribute to people’s mental and physical well-being, a message that Banksy emphasized with his art.

Recent controversies

On Monday, Banksy’s rhinoceros artwork was vandalized hours after it was unveiled. Images broadcast by the BBC show a man with his head covered making a white mark on the piece with spray paint. This event has sparked a debate about the protection and preservation of Banksy’s street art.

A series of Banksy works in London

Before the gorilla, Banksy had created graffiti in London of a goat, two elephants, three monkeys, a pelican, a piranha, a cat, a wolf and a rhinoceros. The series continues to generate excitement and speculation about the next poem for the artist.