The mysterious artist Banksy has confirmed that he created a mural depicting swimming piranhas on a sentry box used by the City of London Police. The artwork was first discovered on Sunday morning.
Located near St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Old Bailey on Ludgate Hill, the glass-fronted tank has been transformed to mimic an aquarium setting.
This piece marks the sixth artwork by Banksy unveiled in London in a brief timeframe, following his previous creations featuring goats, monkeys, elephants, wolves, pelicans, and cats.
As news of the mural spread, large crowds began to gather to take photographs, leading authorities to erect barriers to manage the influx of people.