The Capitalist: Burnham’s hiring spree, cyclist crackdown and a non-Banksy Banksy Opinion Hasty hiring, cyclists being shamed and a non-Banksy Banksy; catch up on the latest City gossip in this week's edition of The Capitalist.
Bank of England targeted in inflation installation stunt Economics The Bank of England has been targeted in an inflation installation stunt in the centre of the City of London. Over the weekend, a satirical art piece appeared across the road from the central bank’s office on Threadneedle Street. A black Canon printer, sitting atop a decorative silver-beaded pedestal surrounded by a stream of banknotes, [...]
Mystery as Banksy artwork on Brick Lane disappears overnight Opinion An artwork by Banksy on Brick Lane which first appeared in the summer has been removed overnight for reasons yet to be confirmed.
Banksy: City of London moves art installation to Guildhall so it’s ‘properly protected’ August 13, 2024 The City of London has moved an installation from mysterious artist Banksy to protect it and allow the public to view it. On Monday, a City of London sentry box appeared with artwork, depicting piranhas in a fishtank, in the heart of the Square Mile, by Ludgate Hill. Commuters and onlookers were seen taking pictures [...]
The meaning behind Banksy’s latest London murals? His brand needed a boost August 13, 2024 Banksy’s London murals have found many searching for a hidden meaning, but a look at the artist’s declining value suggests it’s just needed marketing, writes Andy Blackmore For weeks now, I’ve been trying to solve a partially perplexing riddle: just what do a gorilla, a goat, a rhino, some fish and a whole menagerie of [...]