News: Banksy, England and Tesco

A possible Banksy has been spotted in Sussex, England, in the town of St. Leonards; a baby playing at the beach with the word Tesco (a UK grocery store) on the sandcastles. Banksy was in town over the week for the birthday of fellow graffiti artist Ben Eine, famous for donning shop shutters with large, colorful letters.
 
The Hastings’ Coastal Currents arts festival is about to begin in the area and this piece of art comes right as it opens, creating more interest for the local event. The co-director of the festival, Lorna Crabbe said of the recent media coverage “We’re delighted to see this new work and the excitement it has raised locally,” she admits. “It couldn’t have come at a better time for us – Coastal Currents features a strong public art programme, so it’s a great boost to us that everyone is talking about it. Hastings and St Leonards have a thriving art scene and an established and diverse community of artists. This is a great addition to our seafront.”