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12.08.2024

Visit Banksy Artwork at Guildhall Yard

Banksy’s City artwork has been relocated to Guildhall Yard to ensure it is protected and remains open for public view.

The Banksy artwork was carefully moved to the South Ambulatory of the Guildhall Yard for protection and safe public viewing. For now, it can only be seen through glass. It will stay here while we determine a permanent home. Visitors are welcome to come and view the artwork in Guildhall Yard. While you're there, pop into Guildhall Art Gallery to see its rich variety of Victorian paintings or discover more public artwork in the City of London by following the Sculpture in the City art trail.

A spokesperson for the City of London Corporation said: “We have moved the artwork to Guildhall Yard to ensure it is properly protected and open for the public to view safely. A permanent home for the piece will be decided in due course”.​

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