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Kingston Upon Thames' Distorted 'AI' Christmas Mural Set for Removal

Local officials disavow the display, with removal now agreed, leaving the creator unidentified.

Overview

  • The giant riverside mural above restaurants in Kingston upon Thames appears to be AI‑generated and features warped faces, a misshapen snowman, and animals with merged or swapped body parts.
  • Kingston Upon Thames Council said it had no involvement in planning or funding the display and confirmed the landowner will take it down.
  • Reporters have not established who commissioned or produced the murals, and the responsible party has not been publicly identified.
  • A second nearby installation showing similar AI‑style defects has also been reported by visitors and local media.
  • Images of the mural drew widespread ridicule on social platforms, intensifying concerns about low‑quality AI artwork in public spaces.