An artwork by Banksy has been removed from a building in west London as part of essential refurbishment works. The building owners, Boss & Co. gunmakers, stated that the artwork was carefully removed to ensure its conservation and protection, with plans to explore options for its future display. Planning permission for the improvement works was in place prior to Banksy's artwork being painted on the building.
A statement on behalf of the building's owner Boss & Co. gunmakers, said they made the decision as part of refurbishment works that were "essential for the long-term future of the property".
The building owners said the work was "carefully" removed to "ensure its conservation and protection" and when completed they would "explore options for its future display".A statement from the Fine Art Restoration Company, which has been appointed by Boss & Co.
Planning permission was already in place for the improvement works prior to Banksy leaving his mark on it, according to the statement. They said the removal and conservation was carried out by "specialist art conservators with with expertise in preserving street art".When asked by BBC News, the Fine Art Restoration Company was not in a position to say if the artwork would return to Kew Green or London more generally.Grenfell Tower to be taken down, government confirmsArtist who met Tom Cruise features in film teaser
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