Painting for Saints
| Painting for Saints | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Banksy |
| Year | 2020 |
| Subject | NHS Workers |
| Owner | Southampton General Hospital |
| Preceded by | Valentine's Banksy |
Painting for Saints is a 2020 painting by Banksy, displayed at Southampton General Hospital in Southern England, United Kingdom. The artwork depicts a boy playing with a nurse, having selected the toy over superheroes Batman and Spider-Man, and was unveiled during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will remain at the hospital until auctioned off to benefit charities affiliated with the National Health Service.[1] The artwork's name references "The Saints", a nickname for Southampton F.C.[2]
References
- ^ "A British nurse is the chosen superhero in new Banksy artwork". Reuters. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ Kim, Allen (7 May 2020). "Banksy donates new artwork honoring health care workers to hospital". CNN. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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