The elusive street artist Banksy has made a festive return to the capital, confirming a brand new artwork in West London. This comes just over three months after his previous piece at the Royal Courts of Justice was swiftly removed by authorities.
Where to Find the New Artworks
On Tuesday 23 December 2025, Banksy confirmed via his official Instagram account that a new mural had appeared above a row of garages in Queen's Mews, Bayswater. The artwork depicts two children, bundled in winter coats, woolly hats and wellington boots, lying down and gazing at the sky with one child pointing upwards.
Shortly after the Bayswater piece was revealed, an identical image was discovered on a wall outside the Centre Point tower near Tottenham Court Road in central London. However, the artist has only claimed ownership of the Bayswater work at this time, leaving the authenticity of the Centre Point version officially unconfirmed.
Interpreting the Latest Work
As is typical for the anonymous artist, the meaning behind the new mural is open to public interpretation. There is early speculation that the poignant scene of the two children looking skyward could be a comment on child homelessness, a recurring theme in Banksy's socially conscious work. The timing of its appearance just before Christmas adds further weight to this potential reading.
Can You Still See the Murals?
At present, both the confirmed Bayswater mural and the unclaimed Centre Point piece remain in place and are accessible to the public. This is a notable contrast to the fate of the Royal Courts of Justice work, which was taken down within hours to preserve the building's character. While Banksy's art is often quickly vandalised, removed, or relocated, there have been no announcements regarding the removal of these two latest additions.
For those seeking more of the artist's work, several older pieces remain on display in London institutions. His summer 2024 piranhas piece on a police box is destined for the London Museum, and another work is currently exhibited at the London Transport Museum.
