Banksy unveils new art depicting stargazing figures in London

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Elusive street artist Banksy confirmed Monday that a new mural in London depicting two children lying down and pointing at the sky is his latest work.

The artist posted two photographs of the work on his page. official Instagram account On Monday, hours after the image appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, west London, it sparked speculation about whether Banksy was behind it.

The black and white mural, painted above a garage, depicts two figures in winter hats and boots lying on the ground. One of them points his finger up.

An identical image appeared at the foot of the tower in central London on Monday, but the graffiti artist did not post this version on his account.

A black and white mural at the base of the building depicting two figures in winter hats and boots lying on the ground, one of them pointing upward. — A new piece of art believed to be by Banksy can be seen outside the Center Point building in London. On Monday, the famous street artist shared an Instagram post crediting an identical piece that appeared in another part of the city. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Banksy began his career painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the most famous artists in the world. His paintings and installations sell for millions of dollars at auction and attract thieves and vandals.

Although his work often criticizes government policies regarding migration and war, recent artworks do not appear to carry an overt political message.

In September, he made headlines with a mural of a judge holding a gavel looming over an unarmed protester holding a blood-splattered sign.

A faded mural on the wall depicting a figure hitting another figure on the ground with a hammer and holding a sign. — The remains of Banksy's artwork outside London's Royal Courts, which depicts a judge hitting a protester with a gavel, are visible after an attempt to remove it in September. (Joanna Chan/Associated Press)

This fragment, which appeared on the external wall of the Royal Courts, was quickly hidden. Authorities said it had to be demolished due to the building's historical significance.