British artist Banksy claims hula-hooping girl street art

The work appeared on Tuesday on the red brick wall of a beauty salon

Last updated: October 18, 2020 | 07:21

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Nttingham, England: The elusive British street artist Banksy confirmed on Saturday that a new artwork that appeared on a wall in Nottingham, central England, depicting a young girl using a bicycle tyre as a hula-hoop is his work.

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The work appeared on Tuesday on the red brick wall of a beauty salon, next to a bicycle that was locked to a metal signpost and missing its back wheel.

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A picture of the work in the student area of the city was posted on Banksy's Instagram feed and website on Saturday.

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Banksy is known for witty artworks that often make powerful references to world affairs.

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His works this year have alluded to the coronavirus crisis and Black Lives Matter movement.

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In August, he funded a boat crewed by volunteers to rescue refugees in the Mediterranean attempting to reach Europe from Africa.

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Police officers check if people wear masks as they view a new Banksy artwork.

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People view a new Banksy artwork in Rothesay Avenue, Nottingham, Britain.

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