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In pictures: Banksy's tunnel gallery

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Graffiti artist Banksy has turned a south London tunnel into a half-mile long exhibition space, but the elusive artist kept its location secret until the last minute.

Banksy exhibit in Waterloo tunnel

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The artist added his trademark stencil-style murals to the walls of the tunnel in Waterloo's Leake Street, including an image of a knife-wielding hoodie.

Banksy exhibit in Waterloo tunnel

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Madonna and Britney's Spears' kiss at the 2003 MTV Awards is also depicted, plus a car crashing into a tree. Banksy teamed up with 29 other street artists for the exhibition.

Banksy exhibit in Waterloo tunnel

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During the official three-day exhibition Banksy will allow other artists to add their own stencil work to the tunnel walls alongside his art.

Banksy exhibit in Waterloo tunnel

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The Queen, Boris Johnson and Tower Bridge are among the subjects of the official exhibition, which opens to the public on 3 May.

Banksy exhibit in Waterloo tunnel

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Banksy has seen his popularity greatly increase over the past few years, with art collectors bidding up to £208,000 for his work, and the walls they are displayed on.

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