'We had no idea it was a Banksy' - Artist's latest creation destroyed by builders in Kent
Anonymous artist Banksy has unveiled his latest creation but people won't be able to visit it as it's already been destroyed.
The mural, called Morning is Broken, appeared on the side of a derelict farmhouse in Herne Bay in Kent.
It depicts a young boy opening curtains made of corrugated iron alongside a cat.
Banksy claimed the artwork in a post shared to Instagram on Wednesday morning (15 March) and at the same time revealed demolition trucks have already torn it down.
It's reported builders working at Blacksole Farm had no idea it was a genuine Banksy and "felt sick" when they learned it was one of his.
The site, owned by Kitewood, is earmarked for dozens of new homes.
Demolition work started yesterday.
It is not yet known whether the piece has been preserved by the demolition teams.
One of the contractors, George Caudwell, told KentOnline: “We had no idea it was a Banksy.
"It made me feel sick realising it was a Banksy - we were gutted.
"We started demolishing it yesterday.
"The landowner watched us do it and didn’t know either.”
Just last month, another creation by Banksy, called Valentine's Day Mascara, was partly removed by Thanet District Council.
The artwork appeared on the side of a building in Margate, Kent, highlighting the issue of domestic violence.
Council workers removed a fridge freezer, which formed part of the installation, 'on the grounds of safety' as it was on public land.
It was later confirmed the piece would be taken to the town's Dreamland park.
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