The elusive street artist Banksy has officially claimed responsibility for a new mural that appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London. This marks his first confirmed public artwork since September of this year.
Details of the New Banksy Artwork
The newly authenticated piece, confirmed by the artist on Wednesday 24 December 2025, depicts children wearing beanies and boots, all pointing skyward. Located in the Bayswater area, the work has quickly drawn crowds of admirers and art enthusiasts.
Furthermore, a similar mural is believed to be by Banksy near the Centre Point tower, approximately three miles away in central London. This recent activity continues a spate of creations from the artist across the capital in recent months, which have included depictions of elephants, pelicans, and a rhino.
The Fleeting Nature of Banksy's Public Art
As with many of Banksy's outdoor works, this new piece enters a landscape where his art is often vulnerable. Notable past works like the Finsbury Park tree mural and the Birmingham reindeer have faced vandalism and frequently require protective measures or even relocation.
Despite these challenges, several of his iconic rat stencils still endure in London, and a collection of his early works can be found around the Bristol harbourside, where his career first began.
A Global Artistic Legacy
Banksy's influence extends far beyond the UK. His extensive portfolio includes major installations like the dystopian theme park Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare, the politically charged Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, and a powerful series of solidarity murals created in war-torn Ukraine back in 2022.
The appearance of any new Banksy work is a significant event in the art world, sparking immediate public interest and debate, while underscoring the temporary and often contested life of street art in the public domain.
