A piece of art created by Banksy has been taken down from the exterior of a building in West London.
According to a statement from the building’s owner, Boss & Co. gunmakers, this action was part of essential refurbishment efforts aimed at ensuring the property’s longevity.
The goat mural located on Kew Green in Kew was the inaugural piece in an animal-themed series that Banksy produced throughout London last summer.
The owners indicated that the artwork was removed with great care to guarantee its preservation and protection, and they plan to “explore options for its future exhibition” once the refurbishment is completed.
The Fine Art Restoration Company, engaged by Boss & Co. to manage the artwork, expressed, “The owners acknowledge the cultural importance of the goat, created by the famous British artist Banksy, and value the community’s interest and attachment to this piece.”
The statement also noted that planning permission for the renovation had been secured before Banksy’s artwork was created.
The removal and conservation efforts were performed by “specialist art conservators with expertise in street art preservation.”
When BBC News inquired, the Fine Art Restoration Company could not confirm whether the artwork would be returned to Kew Green or London in general.
A spokesperson for Banksy opted not to provide a comment.
