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Well Hung Lover

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Well Hung Lover — Public artwork (graffiti) by Banksy.

Well Hung Lover, other places in South Wales

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf · 0.6 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Well Hung Lover is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2006. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (graffiti) by Banksy.". Coordinates: 51.4534°, -2.6010°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Well Hung Lover, also called Naked Man Hanging From Window and simply Naked Man, is a mural by the anonymous street artist Banksy, on a wall in Frogmore Street, Bristol, England. Painted in 2006 on the side of a sexual health clinic, Well Hung Lover depicts a naked man hanging from a window, while a suited man looks out, next to a woman in her underwear. Despite featuring nudity, it is the first legal piece of street art in the UK following a survey by Bristol City Council, resulting in retrospective permission and protection being granted. In 2009, the mural was defaced by a paintball gun, resulting in a partial restoration by the City Council. However, some paint splatters remain on the artwork. It was defaced a second time in 2018, with black spray paint.

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Background

History

Well Hung Lover appeared at a time when the City Council's policy was to crack down on graffiti; the council were initially opposed to the mural. However, some residents supported the work, saying it "brightened up" the area. The council stressed that this was an exception, and that future street art would not necessarily be tolerated.

Architecture

Well Hung Lover is stencilled graffiti and depicts a naked man hanging from a windowsill by his right arm; his left arm covering his genitals. Looking out of the window are two people: a suited man on the left, and a woman in lingerie on the right, touching his shoulder. At the time of creation, the artwork was stencilled on the side wall of Brook Sexual Health Clinic on Frogmore Street, which has since relocated. Banksy was reportedly unaware that the building was a sexual health clinic, and found humour in the irony when they were told via email.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.4534, -2.6010
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 5HS
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Established
2006
Nearest railway station
Princes Wharf0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Well Hung Lover?
Well Hung Lover is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5HS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
When was Well Hung Lover built?
Built or established in 2006.
Is Well Hung Lover a protected site?
Yes — Well Hung Lover is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Well Hung Lover?
The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5HS.