A new investigation says Banksy’s true identity has finally been uncovered after years of speculation, identifying the anonymous street artist as “Robin Gunningham” of Bristol and reporting that he later used the name David Jones to avoid detection.

  • Joe Bidet@lemmy.ml
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    1 month ago

    yeah because that is where true, independent, investigative journalism is needed!..

    …to identify and name people who prefer to remain anonymous!

    yay for the 4th estate!

  • Bob Robertson IX @discuss.tchncs.de
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    When my daughter was 7 she got really interested in graffiti and had tons of questions about it. She asked if there were any famous graffiti artists and I told her the names of some of the more prolific local artists, but of course told her all about Banksy.

    I told her that she’s really lucky to live during a time when Banksy’s identity is unknown because at some point it will become known and the magic will be over.

    That was 2 years ago, and I haven’t told her about this story yet because until Banksy confirms it, I don’t accept it. And because it makes me sad that the magic might be over.

    We can unmask Banksy but just let the Panama Papers fade into obscurity.

    • agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works
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      We can unmask Banksy but just let the Panama Papers fade into obscurity.

      Well duh, Banksy defaced property, which is among the gravest sins, while the people in the Panama Papers maximized their wealth, which is the highest virtue. ^(/s)

    • SaraTonin@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      He was unmasked several years ago. Only two things have changed: an early arrest record has been unsealed, and what he changed his name to has now also been revealed

  • Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    The Streisand Effect in action. It doesn’t care whether those who want privacy are good or bad. The only way to stay relatively anonymous is to never use tech, go outside, or do anything noteworthy.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    1 month ago

    Really weird story… By some accounts this has been known for years and by others it’s still unconfirmed…