A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice before quickly being covered up by guards.
Banksy confirmed the artwork was his by posting a picture of it on Instagram on Monday morning. Local workers said security guards were in position in front of the artwork, which is thought to be a reference to pro-Palestine protests.
One, Matteo, said he passed by at 8.30am on Monday when the guards were trying to stop people from taking pictures. More staff then arrived with supplies to cover it up.
It’s really odd because quite often his artwork gets protected with perspex by the council because it’s iconic. I wonder what’s different here.
there’s simply no way to know
would be hilarious is they put the art on the stupid barricade
Lol now just add a barricade to the art
Protecting and serving, keeping the people safe from a dangerous cartoon
nah they just have good taste
This snapshot looks iconic.
Those cops are about.to be painted.
They’d better be careful. Damaging the paintwork of such a valuable piece, in order to further their message (the state is not violent) meets all of the criteria for terrorism, as I understand it.
