Street artist Banksy revealed his ninth and possibly final mural of his animal-themed art trail across London, featuring a gorilla freeing a sea lion and birds on the shutters of London Zoo, Reuters reports.
This piece concludes a series that began with a mountain goat and included various animal-themed artworks across the city, such as monkeys on a railway bridge and pelicans above a fish and chip shop. Banksy’s Instagram showcases all the murals. The zoo expressed excitement over the mural and plans to preserve it.
The artist’s team has confirmed this piece as the series finale, though the exact meaning remains open to interpretation. Social media theories suggest the artworks might relate to recent national issues or broader themes about humanity’s impact on the world.
