With a new installation in Central London, Banksy is so back.

Happening off Campus: Banksy, the mysterious street artist who Reuters identified as Robin Gunningham last month, has installed a new statue in Central London. Alongside royal palaces, gentlemen’s clubs, and other statues of notable figures, including King Edward VII, Florence Nightingale, and Sidney Herbert, the artwork features a suited man marching behind a flag that masks his face. On social media, commentators speculate that it is a critique of “blind patriotism.” (Reuters)

Happening near Campus: In other art news, this week, the Financial District welcomed a bright, yellow sculpture to Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza as an homage to the neighborhood’s roots as “Little Syria,” NYC’s first Arabic-speaking community. Created by French Moroccan artist Sara Ouhaddou, the sculpture reads “Al Qalam” (“The Pen” in Arabic), and is covered in plaques naming a collection of writers, including Elia Abu Madi and Nasib Arida, who spearheaded the community’s colorful literary movement of the 1880s to the 1940s. (Gothamist)

Happening on-Campus: Today, from 12 to 1 pm in the International Affairs Building, minimum wage scholar Arindrajit Dube will lead a discussion with Professors of International and Public Affairs Suresh Naidu and Alex Hertel-Fernandez on his new book, which digs into the question: what is wrong in the labor market and how can we fix it? See details here.

Song of the Day: Breakin’ Dishes by Rihanna