New Banksy Revealed: Can You Crack the Secret Location?

The location of Banksy His most recent magnum opus has finally been unveiled after he had kept its location shrouded in secrecy.

Yesterday, the 'guerrilla graffiti artist' shared an image of a lighthouse spray-painted on a beige wall with his 13.2 million followers online. Instagram .

The art piece featured the phrase "I want you to be what you saw in me" and in another image, two individuals were spotted strolling by with their dogs.

He revealed minimal details about the location this time, fueling speculations about its actual whereabouts globally.

It has come to light, however, that this situation is based in Marseille. France - a metropolis boasting a long-standing tradition of street art.

London The art dealership MyArtBroker mentioned that the mural is located on Rue Félix Freiger, and it was initially spotted in the vicinity over a week ago.

The post on their website stated: "Apart from the aesthetic aspect, the placement of this artwork does not appear to be accidental."

'Marseille, as France’s eldest and most varied seaport, has historically served as a key entry point for immigrants and a central location for cultural interchange.'

The neighborhoods like Le Panier and Belle de Mai are abundant with street art and carry stories deeply connected to the challenges faced by the working class and immigrant populations.

The announcement made yesterday marked the first time Banksy had posted on Instagram since December 16, when he unveiled another artwork showing the Madonna and Child alongside an object on the wall resembling a bullet hole in her torso.

Banksy, whose renowned street art career spans over two decades, has seen his creations fetch prices in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Until The Mail on Sunday initiated an investigation in 2008, Banksy's true identity had remained a mystery; they named Robin Gunningham from Bristol as the possible creator. Nonetheless, his authenticity has not been officially confirmed yet.

He has gained recognition for his attention-grabbing antics, including placing an inflated figure resembling a Guantanamo detainee at Disneyland in California, and displaying a modified version of the Mona Lisa featuring a smiling face within the Louvre museum in Paris.

In last August, Banksy revealed nine animal-inspired art pieces over the course of nine consecutive days.

His last work showcased a gorilla raising the shutters at London Zoo to let loose a sea lion and some birds, with various other creatures appearing to peer out from within.

This followed the appearance of stenciled images including a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans, a cat, piranhas, and a rhinoceros painted around the city.

A harsh setback has emerged against his long-standing quest for privacy; Banksy might soon relinquish control over his pseudonym as he confronts a fierce legal battle aimed at stripping him of his trademark rights.

The wealthy street artist, who might have his crew taken to court, is now compelled to protect his trademark for the term Banksy in order to sell artworks and goods.

The lawsuit is being initiated by Full Colour Black, a greeting card business that deals in reproductions of Banksy's artwork.

The business entity belonging to Andrew Gallagher asserts that the anonymous artist has failed to utilize the Banksy trademark, thereby warranting cancellation due to 'lack of use'.

Furthermore, a member of Banksy's crew is expected to testify at a tribunal in spring as part of efforts to contest these allegations, according to a source.

This will mark the first instance where an individual has been compelled to address the public on behalf of Banksy.

The source informed The Sun that Banksy, who had earlier stated that 'copyright was for losers,' might end up in court yet remain unidentified as 'we won’t know who he is.'

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