Mysterious Lighthouse Emerges as Latest Banksy Piece; No Hints Given on Location
In a fresh twist, controversial street artist Banksy unveiled his latest work in Marseille, France, nine months after his last London graffiti spree. The new piece, a solitary lighthouse against a stucco wall, emits light from its lantern room and carries the poignant message, "I want to be what you saw in me" in bold white letters. The painting's shadow extends to a sidewalk bollard, serving as a mysterious connection.
Banksy's Instagram account was the first to reveal the artwork, yet the location remained undisclosed. The image, posted without a caption, garnered over 300,000 likes within two hours of publication. This new work appears to be the first since Banksy's 2023 "Beastly London" campaign, which involved animal-themed murals scattered across the city.
Banksy's followers, ever eager to decode the enigmatic messages behind his art, interpreted the pieces in various ways, from commentary on media narratives to critiques of state surveillance. One such mural, featuring a police sentry box transformed into a fish tank, became a popular conversation starter, resembling Damien Hirst's formaldehyde shark and destined for the new London Museum.
According to recent findings, the mysterious lighthouse artwork is located on Rue Félix Fregier near Marseille's port[1][2]. The emotionally intimate and ambiguous nature of this artwork sets it apart from Banksy’s usual more critical and satirical style[1][3].
The new Banksy artwork, located on Rue Félix Fregier near Marseille's port, has drawn the attention of art enthusiasts, celebrities, and general public alike, serving as a unique blend of entertainment and thought-provoking art. This intimate piece, compared to some of Banksy's more critical and satirical works, is expected to make a significant addition to the London Museum, joining other renowned artworks such as Damien Hirst's formaldehyde shark.
