Banksy fans believe they've 'solved mystery' about location of latest artworkRenowned street artist Banksy's latest artwork left fans scratching their heads as they tried to work out the

location of his latest work - after he shared a snap of it to Instagram that lacked any cluesCommentsNewsAlan Johnson14:49, 30 May 2025Fans of Banksy are trying to work out where in the

world he carried out his latest artwork Elusive street artist Banksy triggered a frenzy of speculation this week by posting images of his latest work on Instagram, showcasing a lighthouse

silhouette accompanied by the enigmatic phrase, "I want to be what you see in me". By sharing the snaps without a caption or location, the Bristolian left his followers playing detective,

with many speculating that the artwork could be located in southern France. On X, one enthusiast suggested: "A new Banksy style... somewhere in Marseille," while a French user chimed in:

"The latest Banksy. Maybe in Marseille?"

‌READ MORE: 'Banksy chose us as his Dismaland - but we've got big plans for Weston-super-Mare'Content cannot be displayed without consent‌ Meanwhile on Instagram, another fan mused: "A

silent cry for redemption... the lighthouse is a symbol of hope and guidance but where the f*** is this located (Googles lighthouses in the UK)?" This was met with a curt reply from another

individual, who simply penned: "Marseille."

Others corroborated the theory, with comments including, "Yup - Le Panier, Marseille" and, "It's in Marseille". A third person even claimed to have pinpointed the artwork's exact

whereabouts, declaring: "Found it: 1 Rue Félix Fregier, 13007 Marseille, France."

The interpretation of the artwork remains a mystery, although it's speculated that the quote within it may be borrowed from the song 'Lonely' by Tennessee country band, Lonestar.

Article continues below The second verse of the tune reads: "You're like God in this world/Fragile, beautiful/There's so much trust in your eyes/They make me remember, blue skies and

sunshine/I want to be what you see in me/I want to love you the way that you love me."

Banksy's creations frequently bear a political undertone, addressing issues such as immigration, homelessness and the conflict in Ukraine.

In 2005, the artist and his crew painted seven murals on the West Bank Wall, a structure erected by the Israeli government despite being declared unlawful by the International Court of

Justice.

Article continues below However, the artist has also unveiled a series of artworks with more cryptic messages, leaving the inspiration behind some shrouded in mystery.

In the summer of 2024, Banksy embarked on a nine-day spree around London, unveiling a series of animal-themed artworks featuring monkeys, wolves, pelicans, goats, cats and elephants.

All of these are rendered in his signature black stencil style, beginning with a mountain goat at Kew Bridge on August 5. This was succeeded by elephants in Chelsea, monkeys on Brick Lane,

Tower Hamlets, a solitary wolf at Rye Lane, Peckham, pelicans in Walthamstow, a black panther on Edgware Road, piranhas at Ludgate Hill, rhinos on Westmoor Street, Charlton and finally, a

gorilla adorning the security shutters of London Zoo.