A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy, honoring health workers, has been unveiled at a British hospital.
The framed picture, titled 'Game Changer,' depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse superhero toy. Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a wastepaper basket next to the boy.
The nurse figure, complete with a cape and a face mask, wears an apron featuring a red cross, the only spot of color in the black-and-white work.
The piece has been placed on display in a corridor at Southampton General Hospital in southern England Wednesday.
The artist left a note for hospital workers, saying: "Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if (it's) only black and white."
Many celebrities including Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Zoya Akhtar, Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Naomi Watts and Arushi Sharma reacted to the artwork created by Banksy . While Hrithik called it "amazing," Varun dropped in a heart-shaped emoji for the artwork. Katrina, Naomi and Arushi reposted the picture on their social media handles, with Zoya also expressing her love for the Game Changer.
Meanwhile, health officials said that Banksy new artwork was a "massive boost to morale" for everyone at the Southampton General Hospital, which has seen at least two members of staff die after contracting the new coronavirus.
"It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital as people get a moment in their busy lives to pause, reflect and appreciate this piece of art," said Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
The artwork will be auctioned later to raise money for national health charities, a spokeswoman for Banksy said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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