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Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

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Warm-up Questions

Who is Banksy, and what kind of art is he famous for?
What do you think a “political statement” in street art could look like?
Where do you think this new artwork is located, based on the title?

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Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

A new Banksy artwork appears in central London (00:00 – 00:59)

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1. How was the artwork put in place, according to the report?

During a weekend art festival
In daylight with official permission
During a public ceremony
Under the cover of darkness

2. What does the statue show?

A man in a suit walking off a precipice blinded by a flag
A soldier holding a flag and saluting
A person removing a flag from a building
A man painting a flag on a wall

3. Why is the location important to the meaning of the piece?

It is next to a famous shopping district
It is an area that celebrates Britain’s imperialism and military dominance
It is beside Banksy’s first ever artwork
It is known for modern street art and murals

Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

Public reactions and interpretations (00:59 – 01:29)

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1. What do the onlookers think the artwork might comment on?

Blind patriotism and rising nationalism
Traffic problems in central London
The dangers of social media
The history of the Crimean War only

2. One person says they hope the artwork will do what?

Encourage people to leave London
Convince the council to build more statues
Open up everybody's eyes
Make people buy more art

3. How does another person interpret the message about leaders?

The leaders are very brave
The people in charge are blind
The council planned the artwork
The media is hiding the truth

Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

How it was done and what happens next (01:29 – 02:23)

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1. What did Banksy post that showed parts of the installation?

A live TV interview
A public statement from the council
A newspaper article
A video on his social media account

2. Which detail is shown in the video clips of the installation?

A crane removing the plinth completely
Cones being put down around the site
An artist painting the statue by hand on location
Police closing the entire area for a parade

3. What will the statue’s future most likely depend on?

What the council decides
A court case already in progress
Whether it gets sold to a museum immediately
A vote on Banksy’s social media page

Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

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1. What is the main purpose of the news report?

To report on a new Banksy artwork and possible meanings
To explain how to become a street artist
To advertise a new London museum exhibition
To describe the full history of British imperialism

2. What is a key theme suggested by the statue (a man blinded by a flag walking off a precipice)?

The dangers of blind loyalty and nationalism
The benefits of military expansion
The beauty of traditional statues
The importance of shopping locally

3. Why does the report mention nearby historical statues and memorials?

To claim that Banksy copied those statues
To explain how to get to the nearest tourist attractions
To show that the area has a political and historical symbolism
To compare their artistic quality to Banksy’s

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Banksy reveals new statue of man blinded by flag in London | ABC NEWS

What message do you think the statue is trying to communicate? What details support your interpretation?
Do you think political street art can change people’s opinions? Why or why not?
Why might Banksy choose to install art secretly at night instead of doing it publicly?
Should local councils remove unapproved public artworks, even if many people like them? Explain your view.