Bansky Identified “Beyond Dispute” By New Reuters Investigation

For many years, there's been widespread speculation that the famously anonymous British street artist Banksy is really Robert Del Naja, otherwise known as Massive Attack co-founder 3D, and/or a man named Robin Gunningham. Banksy and Massive Attack have crossed paths many times over the years, and Banksy claimed to be from Bristol, Massive Attack's hometown. But that speculation was always part of the fun of the Banksy phenomenon. He's became arguably the world's most sought-after artist while remaining anonymous, and that anonymity has been central to his art. That time may be over. Over the weekend Reuters published a huge exposé, more than 7,000 words, that purports to reveal Banksy's real identity "beyond dispute." Their conclusion is the same The Mail On Sunday published in 2008: It's Robin Gunningham. The post Bansky Identified “Beyond Dispute” By New Reuters Investigation appeared first on Stereogum.