From NPR.

Banksy, the elusive British street artist, is claiming responsibility for a new statue that appeared in central London this week.

The statue portrays a man striding on top of a platform, holding out a flag that’s blowing in his face and obscuring his head completely. Commentators on Banksy’s website say the statue is about "blind patriotism."

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