Banksy confirms seventh London artwork in a week

In an exciting turn of events, the renowned street artist Banksy has confirmed that he has created his seventh artwork in London within just one week. This latest piece features a stunning depiction of fish swimming inside a police sentry box located on Ludgate Hill. The artwork showcases a shoal of fish, possibly piranhas, and transforms the glass-fronted police box into a vibrant aquarium. Onlookers were able to view the artwork from the pavement, and a cyclist even passed by as people snapped photos of the scene. Banksy, known for his elusive nature, confirmed that he was indeed the artist behind this captivating piece, which was first spotted on Sunday morning. The police sentry box is situated near significant landmarks such as The Old Bailey and St Paul's Cathedral, making it a prime location for art enthusiasts and curious passersby. Throughout the day, crowds gathered to admire the artwork and take pictures, but barriers were later installed to prevent people from entering the box. The inside of the police box now offers a view of the fish swimming around, creating a unique experience for those who can catch a glimpse. This particular work stands out from Banksy's previous creations unveiled this week, as it is a detailed painting that appears to have been crafted using translucent spray paint. The City of London Police have acknowledged the 'criminal damage' to the police box and are currently in discussions with the City of London Corporation, which owns the structure. A worker from the corporation was seen erecting barriers and advising spectators to keep a safe distance from the road. A spokesperson for the corporation stated, 'We are currently working through options to preserve the artwork. ' The sentry box, which was installed in the 1990s, was originally used by police officers to monitor traffic and prevent IRA attacks. Now, police officers have been stationed at the location to oversee the situation. Earlier in the day, people enjoyed taking photos inside the box before the barriers were put in place. One local resident who came to see the fish artwork expressed her admiration, saying it was 'rather beautiful in the sun. ' She added, 'I like it, it's got a charm to it somehow. It's not in your face, it's quite subtle. ' Artist Daniel Lloyd-Morgan, who has been involved in painting many of Banksy's new pieces this week, remarked, 'It's really uplifting for people in London at the moment. ' He noted the excitement surrounding Banksy's work and emphasized the importance of capturing the atmosphere created by the art. Mr. Lloyd-Morgan also mentioned that he had planned to go on holiday on Monday but decided to postpone it in case Banksy continues to unveil more art next week. One passerby commented on the design, calling it 'rather beautiful in the sun. ' Banksy's fish artwork is part of a surprise series featuring animal-themed pieces. The first artwork in this series was a goat painted on a building near Kew Bridge, followed by a charming image of two elephants touching trunks on a house in Chelsea on Tuesday. On Wednesday, three monkeys hanging from a bridge in Brick Lane drew large crowds. On Thursday, a howling wolf was painted on a satellite dish on a garage roof in Peckham. On Friday, locals in Walthamstow woke up to find two pelicans fishing above a fish shop. Finally, on Saturday, a stencil of a cat stretching appeared on an empty billboard in Cricklewood. Unfortunately, three of these artworks have already been removed or defaced. The cat artwork was taken down by contractors citing safety reasons, and crowds who had gathered to see it expressed their disappointment as it was dismantled. The wolf artwork was also stolen shortly after its reveal. Each day, Banksy officially announced his new works on his social media, keeping the public eagerly anticipating what he would create next.