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Banksy has been unmasked (again). But does this major Reuters investigation actually tell us something new?
British street artist’s ‘real’ name reported after an investigation stretching from Ukraine to New York and London. Kelly Burke explains all to Nick Miller
TL;DR
- Reuters investigation claims Banksy's real name is Robin Gunningham, 52, from Bristol.
- This aligns with previous claims made by the Mail on Sunday in 2004.
- Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack is suggested to be Gunningham's partner or enabler.
- Evidence cited includes a 2000 New York arrest record where Gunningham signed a confession for disorderly conduct.
- Travel records show Del Naja in Ukraine accompanied by a 'David Jones' whose birthday matches Gunningham's, suggesting an alias for Gunningham.
- Banksy's former lawyer stated Banksy 'does not accept that many of the details contained within your enquiry are correct'.
- An old BBC interview resurfaced where the artist replied 'Robbie' when asked if his name was Robert Banks.