LONDON (AP) — A mural by the renowned street artist Banksy, featuring an environmentally themed design, recently made an appearance on a London street. The mural, located near a public housing project, depicted a small figure holding a pressure hose next to a real cherry tree with minimal leaves, symbolized by green paint on the wall.
The artwork quickly garnered attention from Banksy fans worldwide, but just two days after its unveiling, it was defaced with white paint. In response to this act of vandalism, the building owner took measures to protect the mural by encasing it in transparent plastic and installing fencing around the site, with a notice indicating video surveillance in place.
