Banksy claims responsibility for new Brexit-themed artwork in Dover

Brexit mural: Banksy claimed responsibility for the artwork in Dover
Reuters
Fiona Simpson8 May 2017

Banksy has claimed responsibility for a Brexit-themed mural on the side of a building in Dover.

A large piece of artwork by the notorious street artist showed a workman chipping away at one of the 12 stars on the European flag.

The mural close to the Kent port town's ferry terminal features the character on a ladder removing one of the bright yellow stars.

Representatives for the elusive guerrilla artist from Bristol confirmed that the piece was by him.

New mural: A section of Banksy's new artwork in Dover
REUTERS

Banksy also posted images on his verified Instagram account.

The artwork in a town that acts as one of Britain's main gateways to the Continent comes as the UK is in the middle of a General Election campaign and Brexit.

The piece is also just a short crossing from Calais where Banksy sent most of his exhibitions from his Dismaland art project in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, to be used as shelter for migrants.

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