Three monkeys painted swinging across bridge over Brick Lane, as fans speculate over meaning of ‘London zoo’ series
The new collection’s latest instalment appeared in Brick Lane on Wednesday near Grimsby Street, not far from Shoreditch High Street.
Some have already called the collection the “London zoo” series and begun crafting their own theories behind the works. One idea circulating among fans suggests Banksy is comparing the recent far-right rioters to wild zoo animals.Three monkeys have been associated with the Japanese proverb “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”, though in Banksy’s work, the monkeys are not covering their eyes, ears or mouths.
When the anonymous artist has appeared in public, he has worn a monkey mask. He has also used the monkey mask to make a parody of the actor Demi Moore, who appeared naked and pregnant on a Vanity Fair magazine cover.
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