Slave Labour, Street art mural in Wood Green, London
The mural depicts a child sewing Union Jack flags on an industrial sewing machine, created with stencil techniques on a wall surface.
Created in May 2012, the mural remained in its original location until February 2013, when it was removed from the wall without public consultation.
The artwork addresses the subject of child labor in manufacturing industries while questioning contemporary production methods and societal values.
Located on the side of a commercial building, the mural measured 122 centimeters in height and attracted numerous visitors to Wood Green.
The removal of this mural sparked extensive debates regarding ownership rights and preservation responsibilities for street art in public spaces.
Inception: May 2012
Creator: Banksy
Height: 122 cm
Subject: child, shorts, t-shirt, barefoot, Casquette à l'envers, kneeling, sewing machine, flag of the United Kingdom
Made from material: stencil
Creator: Banksy
GPS coordinates: 51.59110,-0.10370
Latest update: October 24, 2025 18:14
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