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Banksy unveils blindfolded man statue in London
Original: Banksy's new statue in London shows a man walking blind, blinded by a flag. Love of country shouldn't mean giving up you
A new Banksy statue has appeared in London depicting a man walking blind, blinded by a flag. Observers read it as a critique of nationalism, with commentary arguing that love of country should not require surrendering one's conscience or ability to question. Images of the piece are spreading widely online, drawing debate about its political meaning and the artist's ongoing streak of public works.
Why now: A new Banksy work with a pointed political message always draws immediate attention and interpretation.
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