Banksy's iconic piranha artwork, created as part of his animal-themed series last summer, will be on permanent public display at the new London Museum in Smithfield starting next year. The City Of London Corporation donated the piece featuring piranhas in a police sentry box to the museum. The museum, relocating to a new premises with an expected two million visitors annually, highlights the significance of Banksy's work in connecting with people.
Banksy 's piranhas artwork will go on permanent public display next year at London Museum , when it opens its new premises in Smithfield.
Nine works, including a rhino mounting a car, two elephants with their trunks stretched towards each other, and three monkeys swinging on a bridge appeared over nine days in August 2024. Director of London Museum, Sharon Ament, said the "only thing better than having a Banksy appear on the walls... is having a Banksy on display inside".
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