The artwork “One Nation Under CCTV” was created by the artist Banksy in 2008. This piece of graffiti falls within the Conceptual Art and Street Art movements and is renowned for its bold statement against surveillance.
The artwork depicts a child painting the large, white, block-lettered text “ONE NATION UNDER CCTV” on a wall. The scene is set against an urban environment with various elements including surveillance cameras, fencing, and a ladder, complementing the message about societal surveillance. The child figure, clad in red, adds a striking visual emphasis, juxtaposing innocence and defiance. This piece embodies Banksy’s signature style of using street art to comment on contemporary social issues.