Banksy, Palestine and Simone Weil: What does it mean to look?
From the artist behind the half-shredded “Girl With Balloon” comes a new mural on the walls of the British Royal Courts of Justice.
This latest Banksy depicts a judge beating a protestor with a gavel while the protestor defends from the ground, holding a blood-splattered sign.
This article connects the most recent Banksy mural to both the philosophy of Simone Weil and the current events involving Palestine.
Perhaps — for better or for worse — the most famous living visual artist, Banksy, teeters on the edge between counter-culture and establishment.
Spray paint, in itself, is both conquering and liberating. Aerosolized spray paint can turn anything into a canvas, resulting in the idea of “tagging.
By Anonymous | October 8, 2025
Author's summary: Banksy's new mural sparks reflection on looking and justice.