Banksy pays tribute to doctors and nurses, the new superheroes at the time of the coronavirus

    Banksy pays tribute to doctors and nurses, the new superheroes at the time of the coronavirus

    Banksy, the most famous street art in the world, this time pays homage to doctors and nurses at the forefront of the coronavirus emergency

    A kneeling child playing with a nurse's doll wearing a superhero cape. In a basket, two classic characters from the world of comics: Batman and Spiderman. Banksy returns to amaze with her art and this time, the tribute is for doctors and nurses who are fighting on the front line to save lives in the coronavirus emergency.





    The work appeared at the General Hospital of Southampton, in the United Kingdom, this time posted in the atrium of the emergency room in agreement with the hospital managers and the dedication is precisely for the staff of the British National Health System (NHS). A child kneeling in dungarees and a T-shirt, holds his new favorite doll in his hand. He has discarded Spiderman and Batman and has chosen a new heroine who keeps her arm outstretched ready for mission.

    The doll wears a mask, cloak and a nurse's apron with the Red Cross symbol (the only color element in the photo) .Black and white, one meter by one meter, the work of Banksy, whose identity remains unknown, it will remain on display until autumn, after which it will be auctioned to raise funds for the NHS. “Thanks for everything you are doing. I hope this brightens up this place a bit, even if it's black and white, ”Banksy told hospital staff.

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    "The fact that Banksy chose us to recognize the exceptional contribution offered by the entire NHS is a great honor", he explains Paula Head, University Hospital CEO. "We have been directly affected by the loss of staff members, loved and respected friends."

    “It will be really appreciated by everyone in the hospital. It will undoubtedly also be a huge boost to morale for all those who work and are treated in our hospital ”.


    Fonts: Banksy/Instagram, BBC

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