SEASON'S GREETINGS

A child wearing a hat and scarf raises their arms, opens their mouth, and appears to eat snowflakes falling from the sky—an enchanting Christmas image by Banksy. However, just around the corner, a burning dumpster releases ash that looks like snow at first glance. This mural has appeared in the Taibach area of Port Talbot, Wales, and serves as a protest against global warming.

Port Talbot, with a population of 35,000, is home to the UK’s largest steelworks and is considered one of the most polluted urban areas in the country. The city is often covered by a layer of black dust from its industrial facilities. Banksy’s artwork fittingly appeared on the wall of a property belonging to one of the steelworkers.