He's gone and done it again! Banksy has recently revealed a new mural in honor of Valentine's Day and let's just say everyone's loving the message behind it. Posting to Instagram, the notorious artist published snapshots of his new work, zooming into the face of the subject in the piece to reveal the little details. As per <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/banksy-unveils-valentines-day-mascara-in-margate-kent_uk_63eb5788e4b02c2573788327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HuffPost</a>, the mural in question appeared recently in Margate, Kent, and depicted a traditional 1950s housewife with a swollen eye and a missing tooth. In the piece – which is seemingly titled Valentine’s Day Mascara – the abused female figure is shown pushing her husband into a freezer, which sits in front of the wall art. Have a look at the post for yourselves: [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/Coom0LDsfJf/]] In front of the wall art, you can also clearly see some extra props laying around, including a broken white garden chair, a blue crate, and an empty beer bottle. Since they were posted just a few hours ago, the snapshots have received almost a million likes. Thousands of social media users also left comments praising the artist for his incredibly "powerful" message. "Fighting violence used against women. Even on Valentines Day. Always!" wrote one user while another mused: "Extra meaning to the phrase 'dump him'". A third claimed that "the patriarchy is dead," thanks to the revelation of this piece. <img class="wp-image-1263194946 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.24.22-1024x356.png" alt="" width="1024" height="356" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] <img class="wp-image-1263194948 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.24.47-1024x303.png" alt="" width="1024" height="303" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] <img class="wp-image-1263194949 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.24.58-1024x307.png" alt="" width="1024" height="307" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] "Thank you Banksy," started another Instagram user before adding: "Its about time that women are no longer seen a second hand world citizens." "The master is back with a powerful message," said someone else. "Nice that you’re back! Keep up the great work who inspires millions of us! All the best," a different user gushed. <img class="wp-image-1263194950 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.25.19-1024x381.png" alt="" width="1024" height="381" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] <img class="wp-image-1263194952 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.26.14-1024x296.png" alt="" width="1024" height="296" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] <img class="wp-image-1263194953 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.26.38-1024x394.png" alt="" width="1024" height="394" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] Others reverted to doubling down on the message behind the piece of art, with one user pointing out the women's black eye. "I see it now. The black eye." Another also honored the victims of domestic abuse with their comment, writing: "Domestic abuse, she has a black eye, throw the cowards away, to all the brave women and men that have to go through this stay strong queens and kings." <img class="wp-image-1263194947 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.24.30-1024x309.png" alt="" width="1024" height="309" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] <img class="wp-image-1263194951 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-14-at-12.25.57-1024x504.png" alt="" width="1024" height="504" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]] This is not the first time Banksy has talked about social issues within his work. Late last year, the graffiti artist revealed that they had made 50 screenprints available for purchase with all proceeds from the sale being donated to the Ukrainian plight. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNmTVZsDKS/]] Prior to that, they had also spoken out about the removal of controversial statues around the United Kingdom, writing: "What should we do with the empty plinth in the middle of Bristol? "Here’s an idea that caters for both those who miss the Colston statue and those who don’t. We drag him out the water, put him back on the plinth, tie cable round his neck and commission some life size bronze statues of protestors in the act of pulling him down. Everyone happy. A famous day commemorated." <h6>Featured Image Credit: Geoff Waugh / Alamy</h6>

Banksy unveils new Valentine's Day mural in the UK

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