Today Banksy revealed a mural of a judge striking a protester with his gavel, right outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Within hours, it was hidden.

This isn’t just a stencil—it’s a performance. The piece exists as much in its erasure as in its creation.

I’ve been working on a deeper study of how Banksy uses anonymity, placement, and spectacle to outsmart the art world. If you’re interested, check it out here.

👉 What do you think—was this mural’s true power in the image itself, or in the fact it was erased so fast?