The silhouette of the animal is accompanied by rocks falling from the ledge and a CCTV camera, at times pointing towards it.
Claiming he created the elephant artwork by posting it on his official Instagram account, Banksy– whose identity is not known – did not write a caption alongside it, causing fans to speculate its meaning.
Many suggested that it is a hint to the phrase the “elephant in the room” which is used to address an obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about – a nod to Banksy’s often satirical artwork which sometimes draws on issues in politics and philosophy.
While another said the elephants reaching towards each other could symbolise “the process of healing and reconciliation”.
Mr Cleverly described the stunt as “trivialising” and “vile” as it passed through the crowds during performances by indie punk band Idles and rapper Little Simz.
Banksy added that the real boat he funded being detained by Italian authorities after rescuing unaccompanied children at sea, was actually what was “vile and unacceptable”.
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