Overview

• The artwork is now in protective storage under the London Museum’s stewardship ahead of a permanent display at the new Smithfield site opening in 2026.
• The piece is a Ludgate Hill police sentry box painted to resemble a piranha-filled tank, created as part of Banksy’s August 2024 London animals series.
• Following Banksy’s confirmation of authorship, the City of London Corporation first relocated the box to Guildhall Yard for viewing behind safety barriers and later to Guildhall’s South Ambulatory.
• City officials said securing the work protects a unique slice of the Square Mile’s story and positions it as a future star attraction for millions of visitors.
• London Museum said the addition extends its collection from Roman graffiti to contemporary street art and emphasized that the piece now belongs to Londoners.