A man makes a selfie by an artwork by street artist Banksy, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Marseille, southern France. AP. On Instagram, observers say this Marseille piece feels quieter.

Marseille’s mayor, Benoît Payan, was quick to react online. “Marseille x Banksy,” he wrote, adding a flame emoji. By midday, the hashtag #BanksyMarseille was trending across France, and beyond.