Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London
Banksy confirmed authorship of a large statue that appeared overnight in Waterloo Place, London, depicting a suited figure stepping off a pedestal with a flag obscuring his face. The artist revealed the installation in a video posted to Instagram on Thursday. The work has drawn crowds and been interpreted as commentary on blind patriotism, with London authorities subsequently erecting barriers around it.
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This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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