Reuters has identified the anonymous street artist Banksy as a British man named Robin Gunningham. In 2008, the Daily Mail newspaper pointed out Gunningham as Banksy. After that, the man reportedly changed his name to David Jones.
Reuters justifies the revelation by stating that Banksy is an artist in a position of power who needs scrutiny, while fans are turning against the exposure of the artist's anonymity. Banksy's lawyer Mark Stephens would neither confirm nor deny the information but said there are many inaccuracies in Reuters' investigation.
Banksy is an artist in a position of power who needs scrutiny, while fans are turning against the exposure of the artist's anonymity.
There are many inaccuracies in Reuters' investigation.