A string of new artworks from Banksy have appeared on damaged buildings in a war-stricken area of Ukraine. The world has reacted after Banksy ended speculation and affirmed his first known public work in more than 12 months.
The anonymous street artist, who is believed to be from Bristol, appeared to confirm he was responsible for the artwork after posting three images on his Instagram page on Friday night (November 11). The art depicts a gymnast on the side of a building in Borodyanka, in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, which was an area heavily bombed in the Russian invasion.
There are also four more artworks believed to be by the street artist, including one depicting a child throwing a man on the floor in judo clothing and another of a woman waving a ribbon in a leotard and a neck brace. Images of the former began circulating online on Wednesday (November 9) with speculation growing that it might be the work of the illusive artist. Other images have emerged of children on a seesaw and a person in a gas mask - these four artworks are also thought to be the work of the artist due to the similar style but are as of yet unconfirmed.
