New Banksy Mural in Walthamstow

A new Banksy mural has emerged above Bonners Fish Bar in Walthamstow, London, marking the fifth artwork by the elusive artist to surface in the capital this week. The mural features the silhouette of two pelicans, one depicted eating a fish, and was discovered by the shop's employees on Friday morning. The takeaway expressed its pride on Instagram, thanking Banksy for choosing their location to showcase his talent. This latest piece follows a series of murals confirmed by Banksy earlier in the week, coinciding with a significant counter-protest in Walthamstow against far-right groups targeting local mosques and asylum seeker spaces. The timing of the artwork has sparked discussions about its potential social commentary, although Banksy has not provided any captions or explanations for the pieces shared on his Instagram. Earlier in the week, other murals included a howling wolf painted on a satellite dish in Peckham, which was removed shortly after its appearance, and three monkeys swinging from a train bridge near Brick Lane. Additionally, an ibex goat was spotted above a CCTV camera near Kew Green. The rapid succession of these artworks has led to speculation regarding their meanings, as Banksy typically spaces out his releases over months. The Bristol-based artist gained significant attention in June with a migrant boat installation at Glastonbury, further solidifying his reputation for addressing pressing social issues through his art.