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March 14, 2026
Sensational: Who is BENKSY finally revealed?!
After more than two decades of mystery, one of the most famous and influential street artists in the world - Banksy - has finally been identified. According to an extensive investigation by Reuters, published on March 13 under the title 'In Search of Banksy', Robin Gunningham, born in 1973 in Bristol, who later changed his name to David Jones, is behind the pseudonym.
TL;DR
- Reuters claims to have identified Banksy as Robin Gunningham, born in Bristol in 1973, after a year-long investigation.
- A 2000 court document signed by the artist in New York is presented as key evidence.
- The investigation involved tracking the artist from Ukraine to London and New York.
- Gunningham reportedly changed his identity over a decade ago to preserve his anonymity.
- Banksy's lawyer strongly disputes the findings, citing privacy concerns and potential risks to the artist.
- The art world has mixed reactions, with some arguing Banksy evades the law while others believe revealing his identity would destroy his art's essence.
- Banksy's works fetch millions of dollars and are authenticated by Pest Control, believed to be linked to Gunningham.
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