A mural depicting Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz reaching for her iconic ruby high-heels, which have been hung over a nearby electric cable, appeared overnight in Birmingham's Gay Village. Initially, there was speculation that the renowned graffiti artist Banksy might be behind this artwork, especially given its sudden appearance and distinctive style. However, a spokesman for Banksy has confirmed that the artwork, which has been painted on the doors at Sidewalk Bar in the city's gay quarter, is not by Banksy. The piece has attracted attention and sparked discussions about its origin and creator.
Is it a Banksy? No it's not. Artwork which looks like that of the artist has appeared on doors at Sidewalk Bar in Bimingham. A spokesman for the artist has confirmed it isn't by him. The image appears to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz reaching for heels on a nearby wire. https://t.co/42vXIKqHPv
Banksy? No. Artwork which looks like that of the infamous artist has appeared on doors at Sidewalk Bar in the city's gay quarter. The image appears to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz reaching for ruby heels on a nearby wire. A spokesman has confirmed it ISN'T Banksy. https://t.co/bQur9dfsTc
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A mystery piece of artwork that appeared overnight in Birmingham’s Gay Village is not by world-renowned graffiti artist Banksy, it has been confirmed by their spokesman. https://t.co/2bx5aOw3A0
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Has Banksy struck again in Birmingham? A mural of a shoeless Dorothy reaching for her iconic ruby high-heels, which have been hung over a nearby electric cable, appeared overnight in the Gay Village. https://t.co/ThAGjknk1M