Who is the Banksy copycat?

Found on the side of the Sidewalk bar in the city’s Gay Village in Kent Street By Frankie Elliott Published: 06:22 EDT, 4 April 2024 | Updated: 06:39 EDT, 4 April 2024 A mystery piece of artwork that appeared overnight on a Birmingham street is not by world-renowned graffiti artist Banksy, it has been confirmed. The Wizard of Oz-themed painting has appeared on the side of the Sidewalk bar in the city’s Gay Village in Kent Street. It depicts Dorothy reaching for her famous ruby red slippers, which have been hung over an electric cable nearby. Phil Oldershaw, the director of the pub, said he was alerted to the mural’s appearance on the side of their property this morning and planned to protect it with Perspex.  Its appearance has sparked speculation that it might be the latest work of the elusive artist, after a Birmingham-based art critic said the work had ‘all the hallmarks of Banksy’.  However, he has not claimed the work on social media and a spokesman for the artist said: ‘This isn’t by the artist Banksy.’  The actual artist behind the Dorothy mural has not yet been revealed, but one theory being touted is that the etching...