A burglar donning himself with a hazmat suit and a cordless drill was stopped and caught red-handed when he tried to steal Banksy’s artwork.
The mysterious artist’s work was donated by the elusive master himself after he named the work ‘Game Changer’ and left it on Southampton General Hospital’s footsteps on May 6. The artwork was enclosed with the note saying: ‘Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if its only black and white.’ 2 Days went by with the news of the generous donation, and a man was caught by the closed circuits as he was seen meandering around the display. He was said to have been promptly removed from the hospital.
A source told the papers: ‘Security spotted him and asked a supervisor if they should stop him. They were told to watch him and he was een walking past the picture at least five times, clearly having a good look. Security stepped in and he was removed.’
The said piece is a depiction of an infant playing with action figures.point 164 | The hero that the infant is seen looking up is neither of the classical superheroes but a NHS nurse with a mask and a cape.point 263 |
The giveaway is a dedication to the contribution the medical workers out in the frontline is showing with candor and unprecedented bravery.point 118 | The slight color that is the single observant pigment in the work piece is a red flash in front of the apron, symbolizing the Red Cross.point 229 |
The painting will remain in the said hospital until fall, according to the relevant authorities who have planned the grand exhibit.point 111 | Until then, the work will be situated on Level C of the hospital building for all to see and admire.point 192 | 1
Once lockdown is lifted the piece will be put non public display. It will then be auctioned to raise money for NHS charities, a spokeswoman for Banksy said.
Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Here at Southampton, our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends.point 328 |
“The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making, in unprecedented times, is a huge honour.point 139 | It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital as people get a moment in their busy lives to pause, reflect and appreciate this piece of art.point 261 |
It will no doubt also be a massive boost to our morale.point 44 | ”point 51 | 1
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