Whether they're deemed inappropriate, too much like graffiti or politically 'offensive', London 's murals have all too often been removed despite being beloved by locals.
Whether they're deemed inappropriate, too much like graffiti or politically 'offensive', murals have all too often been removed despite being beloved by locals.
The mural, which featured on Banksy's website, showed pigeons holding up signs directed at one colourful migratory swallow. One banner said 'Go Back to Africa' while another read 'Migrants not welcome'.At the time, communications manager for Tendring district council, Nigel Brown, said the council had received a complaint that 'offensive and racist remarks' had been painted on a seafront building.
The mural - which read 'We could be heroes, just for one day' - was reportedly removed following a complaint, and because it was deemed inappropriate for a conservation area. 'We understand residents' concerns and are looking at how we can put this right as soon as possible.'Furious residents this week slammed a council's order to remove a Union flag mural from the side of an award-winning fish and chip shop.
Golden Chippy owner Chris Kanizi standing beside the Union Flag mural painted on the side of his restaurantHowever, locals have hit back at the council's order and questioned why they don't take down some of the graffiti in the area instead of the 'fantastic' mural, which features the phrase 'A Great British Meal'.
'We will always try to negotiate with the owner before proceeding to a formal planning enforcement notice.'A mural of Mary Poppins was today labelled 'harmful graffiti' and must be removed, a London council said. Cafe owner Said Effafali, of Camden, said he was told by officials that the images, painted on his building by celebrated graffiti artist Loretto, were 'a disgrace to our Queen'.
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