A boy plays with his superhero dolls. While traditional characters such as Batman and Spiderman are kept in a toy basket, the boy plays with a nurse doll dressed as a superhero. The painting, which was delivered to the University of Southampton Hospital, in England, on May 6th, is a homage from the British artist Banksy to health professionals working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this brightens up the place a bit, even if it’s only black and white,” the artist wrote on a note for the employees.

The artwork was hung in a changing room close to the emergency room and will remain there until October after which it will be auctioned to fundraise for the hospital. Paula Head, chief executive of the hospital, posted a photo of the painting on Twitter. “An inspirational backdrop to pause and reflect on these unprecedented times,” she wrote on the post.

Who is Banksy?
Banksy is the pseudonym (the name created by an artist) of a graffiti artist who became famous worldwide for making murals or artistic interventions in public places, including walls and streets. Banksy is known for his mysterious profile, he has never disclosed his real name or face – usually, he wears masks or scarves when he is going to paint outside the home.

Questions

1) What will be done with the artwork in the future?
a) It will stay in the hospital.
b) It will be raffled among the hospital’s nurses.
c) It will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospital.
d) It will be donated to a museum in England.

2) What would your drawing to thank health professionals be like?

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