Students get close-up look at £250,000 Banksy artwork
Students at Downham Market Academy were given a close-up look at one of Banksy's most iconic pieces, The Grappling Hook - Credit: Downham Market Academy
Students were given a rare opportunity to see one of Banksy's most iconic pieces in the flesh.
Pupils at Downham Market Academy got up close to The Grappling Hook, which was on display having been loaned to the school by a local art collector.
The piece, estimated to be worth £250,000, was first showcased at Banksy's Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem, in 2017.
Students at Downham Market Academy were given a close-up look at one of Banksy's most iconic pieces, The Grappling Hook - Credit: Downham Market Academy
Forming a crucifix with three steel grapples attached to knotted rope, it was created as a “powerful statement” on the political and religious struggles in the West Bank of Bethlehem.
After students heard from the collector about a career in the arts industry, Mark Eastwood, senior deputy headteacher, said: "It's not every day you get to see a modern masterpiece close up.
You may also want to watch:
"We have plenty of passionate artists among our student community, so it was fantastic to learn about Banksy’s unique style from an expert and experience a Banksy piece first hand."
Most Read
- 1 Revealed: The areas where Covid cases are still increasing
- 2 Man admits defrauding more than £1.3m from Norfolk firm
- 3 'A lot of tears' as care home announces closure with 30 jobs lost
- 4 Shocking CCTV shows carer abusing woman with dementia
- 5 Tributes to much-loved Laura, 28, after Covid death
- 6 Warnings for snow and ice in place across region
- 7 Norfolk bowls star tests positive at world indoor championships
- 8 Man seriously injured after crash
- 9 Serial 'dine and dash' conman who fled hotels without paying is jailed
- 10 Fired twice in two months: Events boss feels the pain of Covid
