Banksy work erased because it was disrespectful to local community

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has removed a mural by renowned street artist Banksy because it was considered disrespectful to local people and sensibilities.

The work depicted a small child on an inflatable boat, from which another child was hanging; the boat is depicted running away into the air, flying due to the inattention of an adult male figure who is inflating the boat with a foot pump while at the same time drinking and not noticing what is happening.

The mural had appeared this month on a wall near the site where a little girl, only three years old, died from head trauma in 2018 when an inflatable trampoline exploded, but it appears Banksy was unaware of the tragedy. The local authority said that “the decision to delete the work was right, out of respect for people and local sensitivities.” Great Yarmouth Borough Council said, “In light of the tragic death of a little girl in 2018 involving an inflatable in Gorleston, the work at that location has been removed,” and added, “We thank Banksy for all his wonderful artwork and fully understand that these facts were not known to the artist.”

Banksy work erased because it was disrespectful to local community

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