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Banksy Unveils Dark Lighthouse Mural in Marseille

Banksy’s Instagram reveal of the new stencil has drawn art enthusiasts to a discreet Marseille alley close to Catalans beach.

Overview

  • The artwork depicts a sombre lighthouse emitting a white beam and incorporates the shadow of a nearby pole into its design.
  • Banksy posted a photo of the stencil on his Instagram account without commentary, garnering hundreds of thousands of likes.
  • Reporters from BBC and AFP located the piece on rue Félix-Frégier, a narrow street steps from the Catalans beach.
  • Local onlookers, including artisan Esteban Roldan and teacher Susan McAllister, praised the mural’s mysterious message and its link to Marseille’s maritime heritage.
  • Martine Vassal, president of the Aix-Marseille metropolis, celebrated the appearance of Banksy’s latest work as a source of civic pride.