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New artwork appears in front of Bristol’s most bonkers bench
When a bench directly facing a stone wall was installed in Bristol, many people suggested that the wall would be a perfect canvas for Banksy.
While Bristol’s most famous street artist has yet to make his mark, a near namesake has already adorned the stonework with a miniature mural.
Bumpsy has painted Mr Bump above the Canon’s Road street sign in front of the new bench.
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The new bench now has a view of a wall, windows, a street sign, foliage and a small work of art – photo: Martin Booth
Murals by Bumpsy are most well-known in the area around Sea Mills and Shirehampton, with the artist – like Banksy – keeping his identity a secret.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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