Bristol artist pulls of huge climate mural on the side of iconic Tobacco factory in latest stunt 

A Bristol based graffiti artist has continued his controversial campaign of putting up huge, eye-catching art on the side of some of the City's most famous buildings.

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The artist Moonman 158, perhaps Bristol's best known export since Banksy, has over recent months carried out a slew of major pieces which have gained international recognition beyond the city thanks to the artists huge social media following and cult status.

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The art is controversial because it carries ambiguous messages about both the nature of protest and the artist's views on the future of the planet. 

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The identity of the artist has been widely speculated on, with many saying that the style and ambition of the pieces means they could be Banksy himself in another guise. 

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A number of other artist have come forward to claim the pieces, but none have been officially verified by the artist's Instagram account.