Girl with a Pierced Eardrum, Bristol
One of the latest of Banksy's creations in Bristol (October 2014), this one is located on the side of a building in Albion Docks in Hanover Place, in Bristol's Harbourside. If you look out for the clock tower and the nearby burger van, you'll see it. The mural features a satirical take on Vermeer’s famous “Girl with a pearl earring”, replacing the earring with an outdoor security alarm box on the wall.
It emerged right after the media had reported the arrest (and subsequent identification) of the elusive graffiti artist. Even with the black paint splattered over it in less than 24 hours after its appearance, the mural is in no way less gorgeous – in fact, some reckon the additional dripping paint only added a quirky charm to it.
It emerged right after the media had reported the arrest (and subsequent identification) of the elusive graffiti artist. Even with the black paint splattered over it in less than 24 hours after its appearance, the mural is in no way less gorgeous – in fact, some reckon the additional dripping paint only added a quirky charm to it.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Bristol. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The GPSmyCity App
Girl with a Pierced Eardrum on Map
Sight Name: Girl with a Pierced Eardrum
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Bristol, England
Create Your Own Walk in Bristol
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bristol is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bristol Introduction Walking Tour
A historical city in the southwest of England, Bristol was founded around the year 1000 AD. Predating the settlement at the confluence of the Frome and Avon rivers were the Iron Age hillforts and Roman villas.
The name "Bristol" evolved from the Old English "Brycgstow", which means “the place at the bridge”. Its current form emerged through the tendency of the local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The name "Bristol" evolved from the Old English "Brycgstow", which means “the place at the bridge”. Its current form emerged through the tendency of the local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Banksy Tour in Bristol
Visiting Bristol is like browsing an outdoor urban gallery. Roaming the streets here you will find it difficult not to come across state-of-the-art graffiti adorning the city walls – boldly displayed in narrow passageways, backstreets or on buildings – depicting wry humor and subversive images of pop-culture.
Bristol is also where one of the greatest enigmas of recent times – Banksy –... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.9 Km or 4.3 Miles
Bristol is also where one of the greatest enigmas of recent times – Banksy –... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.9 Km or 4.3 Miles
Famous Bristol Statues Walking Tour
Throughout its more than 1,000-year-long history, Bristol, England, has generated a wealth of cultural and historical heritage. Reflecting it now, and in some way matching it too, are a number of statues that celebrate personalities who made their mark and once graced the city with their association. These statues are scattered throughout the city, each with its unique story and importance.
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles