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Confirmed Banksy mural now protected by plastic panels in Wales

A town in Wales has banded together to protect their newfound Banksy masterpiece. “Season’s Greetings” appeared on a Port Talbot man’s garage earlier this month. Banksy has since taken to Instagram to confirm that he is the artist behind the mural.

The mural depicts a child catching “snowflakes” in his mouth on one side of the garage. However, on the corresponding side, a burning dumpster reveals that the snowflakes are actually ash.

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According to Wales BBC reporter Huw Thomas, the man originally built his garage to protect his vehicles from being vandalized in 1990. Despite the irony, the man doesn’t seem too bothered but the visit.

To protect the piece from vandalism or damage, actor Michael Sheen teamed up with a local businessman to construct the panel. While the construction has been criticized for obstructing the view, it ultimately will make the piece of art last longer.

After all, it’s a good thing the plastic shield is there. According to BBC Wales, a drunken man tried to deface the artwork last evening. However, a security guard chased the man away before anything happened to the mural.

A more permanent solution for the mural is expected to be installed following the first of the year.

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Despite the argument, the people of Wales seem grateful for the plastic paneling. By extending the piece’s longevity, more people in the community can see it. Check out some Wales locals seeing the piece in-person below.

A few months ago, Banksy was in the news for a self-destructing painting. The painting sold at auction for $1.4 million.

What do you think of the latest Banksy piece? Sound off in the comments below.