WHO IS BANKSY? Investigative journalist says she knows but will his friend confirm?

He's the elusive street artist whose artwork sells for millions but for decades Banksy has avoided the public eye. He has to, his art is technically illegal. So what happens when vandalism becomes valuable art? We speak to an art dealer who owns several 'Banksy's' and a journalist who says she knows exactly who he is, but will fellow street artist and Banksy acquaintance confirm?
#Banksy #Nexus #StreetArtist

[@backcombed2559]

Banksy makes me smile ,I'm not alone

[@inmyopinion651]

Same here. I love his sense of humor.

[@ilistentoexefiles5142]

I think revealing banksys identity removes the joy of seeing hes work. I think he should stay a mystery man.

[@newish6596]

NEGUS MBARKA why?

[@LondonDada]

Unfortunately for you his appearance is already out there. Search; BANKSY UNMASKED FOR REAL

[@grohlbabe]

Ive had a look. Great article

[@LondonDada]

@@grohlbabe Thankx gb

[@CHRISDJS72]

Banksy is Robbin gunningham

[@boiledkettles6066]

Love this guy especially making fun of the art world 😂

[@jefro_official]

I dont wish to ever know who he is but I want him to know I admire and respect him immeasurably 👏

[@jaysunbrady]

Message Robin Guggingham

[@ihavebeenben]

That is the gayest thing i have read today 😂 you freaks really are something else

[@shable1436]

How does someone own a public block wall on a street? The irony of how ppl want to own things in the name of protecting them im sure isn't lost on banksy

[@DreamLove.]

We are doing a chapter about Banksy's artwork in my english class 😂 In France, we love this man ❤

[@jaysunbrady]

Why not do Blek le Rat, who Banksy admits he copies?

[@trustedscrub3]

The brazier on the port talbot piece. ....I thought it was a wheelie bin on fire 😂

[@nightcr_wler]

I don’t like how the host was cutting off the guests and how he was mostly talking to the art dealer and putting aside what the other guests had to say

[@matthewmoore5020]

Andres! Thanks for your comments. I'm so alarmed that I watched the show back and here's what I found: art dealer got twice the time of the others individually - but bear in mind the journalist's experience of Banksy was limited to her investigation into his identity and Darren the street artist did give very concise answers. As for interruptions... I counted perhaps 3 - and only to move things on rather than cut them off.

[@whispjohn]

All of his friends in Bristol who know him would never tell anybody who he is, why would they?

[@SuperPussyFinger]

The man pointing at 0:18 is Robin Gunningham, in the flesh.

[@jaysunbrady]

Are you sure, doesn't really look like him although he had to be there to trigger the remote.

[@inmyopinion651]

He traveled to Palestine so obviously he had to have passport stamped. The customs and border people have to know but I don't think it would be cool to out him even if we knew who he was. Did Gunningham go to Palestine? I personally hope he never gets outted though. If I was him Id go to 10 or 20 of the poorest places on earth and paint the locals houses and enrich some poverty stricken.

[@shable1436]

Brilliant, there is many other ways to trace him besides that, my friend was a private detective and could find out anything about anybody with enough money, its who you know in sensitive places, the governments know who those banksy is, if he is a real person, it seems to be a group of ppl

[@diannawright742]

This is such a GREAT idea ! If only someone could relay this idea to him, I think he would do it. I love everything about Banksy.

[@Thirdfish]

He doesn't know who Banksy is, he's trying to sell a film. Anyone that knows Banksy - KNOWS.

[@bmbrod34]

Indeed.

[@jaysunbrady]

His name is out years, Robin Guggingham.

[@Thirdfish]

@@jaysunbrady Nope.

[@lewisb85]

@@Thirdfish He's connected to the wild bunch crew but most people went off on one thinking it was either robin or rob, its not either of them.

[@Artby_Katina]

The shroud of anonymity is great publicity, it gives a mystique to his persona almost like that of a super hero giving a deeper meaning to his works. Banksy is more than one person

[@jaysunbrady]

No hes not, look up Robin Guggingham

[@llrskll2762]

Banksy doesn't make millions of dollars off his artwork most of the time the artwork is removed from the wall and sold in auctions without his consent so the only time you really makes money is through art shows that he hosts and other small art pieces that he might sell

[@jaysunbrady]

Not for years now. He set up Pest Control to issue certification and if his pieces are sold without them they're not worth much.

[@sandramarquez8109]

2:07 he actually doesn’t and that work of art was auctioned without his consent.

[@sarahmacdonald1143]

Is He making millions from it? How? Dealers and thieves are making millions from it.

[@jenniferlesueur1359]

Banksys art makes you take a moment and think.....

[@jane9875]

just seen a video of people in new york picking up banksy's for 20 pounds on a market stall

[@ahasai7163]

Wait are they Quarantined? 😂

[@matthewnapthali8100]

Banksy All things Graff is not! TeamRobbo R I P

[@Harzurner]

The guy on the far left in the massive attack photo just stole the Banksy stop sign. It's him. Obviously some connection.

[@toddaulner5393]

The partially destroyed painting is worth nearly triple.

[@mortalcomeback5374]

🕵️‍♂️Who knows,knows ...💭🧤🕳️🎈

[@pjt3887]

Let Banksy be. He should have the copyright. But let him be. You don't saddle a wild horse. You let it run free. He is pure Punk Rock.

[@ellinachname9018]

PUNK -ROCK- POLITICAL- STREET- ART -ARTIST !!! 👍👌......Leonardo 😄😉......of the 20 the Century

[@corpsenugget455]

My friends dad owns an Indian restaurant in Glasgow and right at the back door of the restaurant there is an official Banksy piece

[@v6790]

k

[@jouburt9545]

What’s the restaurant called?

[@corpsenugget455]

@@jouburt9545 I can't remember the name of the restaurant. I will ask my friend

[@SilverDOMO192837]

As usual, OP never delivers

[@shable1436]

@@SilverDOMO192837 hehe right

[@konniechung]

If he was sincere it would've shredded completely..

[@jarmopaakkonen2045]

Or 🔥💥

[@sdgrattan]

The shredder not working properly wasn’t part of the plan. Banksy posted a video explanation after the stunt showing that it worked when he tested it. The shredder was supposed to destroy the entire canvas.

[@rakinhossain6973]

Banksy should be a mystery as the picture says a thousands words

[@willalwaystelehandler8450]

Bullsh__t moving his work it should be left were it is if painting gets destroyed by pollution that's the whole thing about the work , leave it alone ,

[@adamx6000]

All this high production value on something that has already been discovered lol. everybody can know if they want to know. The only thing surprising me is that noone been able to get new pictures of him.

[@2TMarie]

Would enjoy going to "Dismaland"

[@yvy6269]

It's Damien Hirst.

[@jaysunbrady]

Robin Guggingham

[@jameshickey1294]

His peace at Reading jail is amazing 👏 😍

[@ahasai7163]

Is he still there?

[@charliejohnson8762]

Investigative journalists should realise that outing an already bandied about name, could be consequential to that person. Banksy is clearly widely respected, while others see him as a vandal. As it goes, his work has been defacing property through art, which is illegal. So, his identity confirmed by someone who just wants to put their career on a higher rank isn't really a commendable thing, as it could be consequential in lawsuits, court, prison, public shaming, or on the other hand appraisal which he isn't seeking, as anonymity is also a huge part of his work for all the reasons stated and more. Fair enough, it's the role of the investigative journalist, to seek information and spread it but the point is to be anonymous, so it's a breach of trust in a sense. I don't know, has this comment meant anything? Whatever. Also, the art dealer who owns his Port Talbot piece just talks waffle. Money - you can't sleep on it, or eat it. Correct but it can buy you a bed and food. Also, talking about how the pollution and elements will destroy the work so he's had to remove it, in order to keep it in tact, is a juxtaposition in itself.

[@jaysunbrady]

Robin Guggingham.

[@joshuahanselman9155]

Destruction is a form of creation, from a Graham greene story very published. Also in donnie darko part of driving them. So...think a little more n listen to Aurora, was she at the auction

[@lucinda940]

Robin gunningham is not Banksy

[@jaysunbrady]

He is, theres an old video of Banksy before he was well known and its Robin. The crew he ran with before he became famous has a large piece signed 'Robin'. The drum and bade producer Goldie let slip Banksys first name is Robin. Tjeres a pic of Robin Guggingham mixing oaint at the exact location a banksy piece appeared the next day.

[@lucinda940]

@@jaysunbrady Robin Hood! It's not gunningham trust me

[@jaysunbrady]

@@lucinda940 you part of Pest Control?

[@lucinda940]

@@jaysunbrady lol what ha ?

[@jaysunbrady]

@@lucinda940 Robin Guggingham is Banksy, 100%. Pest Control is a company set up be him to deal with anyone being negative about him.

[@Legi0nLulz]

rip banksy's career..TEAM ROBBO EVER

[@augustusczar7375]

Could be the old guy. Sounds like he has the same views as Banksy

[@johnkelly5442]

Banksy was my late elderly father who has now passed.All that now follow are fake.

[@SilverDOMO192837]

"My dad works at Microsoft, I'll ban you"

[@sspacy4181]

@@SilverDOMO192837 my dad works at epic games get on my level

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

An then there s Manny good stencil artist. But council do not cover protect there art in the streets.

[@habits0294]

Art dealer guy is a joke. Can’t believe no one talked about his stint in N.Y and subsequent film. Pretty much gave artwork away for free....

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Funny thing is. There was Banksy before Banksy came along. So others stencil artist got that own stile .an topic s thay put into there stencil art ...

[@agonistes06]

shredding his own work as the gavel banged shows whar banksy thinks of his art being sold. of course they doubled the value of his prank.

[@natalianatalia5259]

It's Mr. Brainwash aka Robin Gunningham.

[@jarretttindle5101]

Do you think Banksy and "Robbo" are the same artists?

[@GrimeTime2Shine]

@@jarretttindle5101 correct

[@GrimeTime2Shine]

Banksy aka Robin gunningham aka robbo

[@mortalcomeback5374]

Loool 🤦‍♂️😅😅😅😅

[@mortalcomeback5374]

@@GrimeTime2Shine aka Robert de Niro

[@konniechung]

I think John is as brilliant as banksy

[@ARIDFooL]

I am Banksy

[@user-nd1vh4re1g]

I'm Banksy

[@seanocansey2956]

And I'm Howtobasic

[@hannahwetzel4796]

Good for you

[@dre7876]

Hi how are you feeling today man

[@user-nd1vh4re1g]

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[@LondonDada]

Incorrect. Banksy's face is right here, hiding in plain sight on the 'net. Copy & search; Banksy Unmasked for Real Darren knows it's him, but loyalty would prevent him telling.

[@_selfyy_8496]

always is who is Banksy never how is Banksy

[@zizzilock]

Darren Cullen aka Ser.

[@davoxime]

Neil Buchanan!!!!

[@konniechung]

In it for the money...good job acting like you care but really just wanting to be cared about..

[@dopeim1409]

I got it figured Claudia is banksy or trance

[@Waximillion]

I think it’s benign

[@diannawright742]

Yes, there are some detractors of Banksy. Seems to me they fall into two lines...One are the Hoity Toite ( folks with money, and or art critics), and the other is folks that are jelous, and stupid....but that could both. Anyone who doesn't like Banksy, is just jelous, and stupid. I don't care how much money a person has...If you cann't easily see and understand what he is saying in his work, you are just plain stupid.

[@joshuahanselman9155]

If you know who banksy is you shouldn't say and your wrong n it maybe a nordic person a bit younger than again maybe not

[@jonathanparry6874]

Robert Brints 😉

[@jaysunbrady]

Robin Guggingham

[@JohnnyNiteTrain]

Banksy is like 10 people. Don’t they get that? It’s an art collective

[@colsinclair7793]

Someonebthe the media made famous?

[@TheBobbymcd]

he uses stencils, he is laughing all the way to the bank

[@dontcryovercomments9307]

It's none of them

[@brofroanomofo]

You can see Banksy "Robin Gunningham" @ 18:26

[@Brinta3]

0:18

[@brianarrington4569]

WHERE ARE TRUMPS TAXES?

[@davebates506]

Robin Gunningham is a stooge

[@richardbunt2278]

Humans A Real Artist is from Edinburgh .and but no were else

[@richardbunt2278]

@Simone Casillas i now its like us lot are else were

[@kopuz.co.uk.]

No its Jamie Hewlett.

[@jaysunbrady]

No Robin Guggingham

[@tomclarke1138]

Team Robbo

[@steveharvey3489]

🙄 such a contrarian

[@theedge5584]

LOL FOOLS.....I KNOW WHO BANKSY IS!!!!!

[@troyhowling2497]

Don't tell any one or he'll have a massive three dimensional attack.....

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

I did a art s degree. But I. No oil painter. Just stencil ..other artist will know who he is. An I'm Shaw he s mum know s who he iz. I was stenciling before the name ...got known .. like Manny utuber s do not show there face. An I follow Manny of them .

[@HamiltonIsLife]

I’m banksh

[@sspacy4181]

OMG BRO WHAT UHHHHH

[@AnklepantsSkateZine]

I'm not saying Banksy is or could be a woman but what if Banksy was actually a woman?

[@sdgrattan]

It’s a nice thought and a good way to hide, but he’s in documentaries and has been filmed. He was shown making the stencils, putting them up, and painting them. Plenty of people know him in real life and have since his tagging days.

[@troyhowling2497]

One thing is for sure.... He is three dimensional....

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

One s sume one. .cume s out. With. Who he is or who are thay. Or two people s .Manny say he s from a music group.......lol ..nuthing. New. About we not Sean he s face. It's all about the fun in it. Every thing elce i$ just a bonus ..cash card or Doller bill s it's like other artist bean spy s trying to find out who he or she is.

[@jackmullin9247]

Didn't know he used stencils..... I though he showed up with just a spray can or a paint brush. Tbh I though Banksy was alot more than stencil art. A little disappointed but still impressed by his political messages and poking fun.

[@sdgrattan]

He plans the works, makes the stencils himself, and paints the shading, accents, and details by hand onsite. Anyone can stencil, but his imagination and talent is still beyond a simple stencil. If he didn’t use them, it would take too long and he’d be caught by police. He has to get in and get out very quickly.

[@cameronrich2536]

Making stencils is harder than freehand you absolute buffoon. They are multilayered and even the simplest looking ones you personally couldn't reproduce

[@br4hian]

#HAMPARTE

[@carloscarlos9729]

Fanboy de artista venido a menos

[@BIGL187FLATLINE]

He's black not white

[@unohoo9637]

Too bad when he does interviews you can see his skin (hands lower arms) and in his own videos also...and welp..hes def white. 😒

[@jacobdavid9796]

Lol

[@jameshickey1294]

?? Wat difference does it make wat colour of his skin??.... Fool.?? ? No diff...... Thats the problem

[@trollop4866]

Lmfao some people man

[@jameshickey1294]

@@trollop4866. Agreed T. Som people?

[@JohnAdams-qh4zr]

Who cares

[@seanocansey2956]

Then why are you here? 🤔

[@JohnAdams-qh4zr]

Bumped into it while watching worthwhile content ... prick !

[@audreyraquelle4443]

me

[@leeludlowart237]

Exactly

[@excellentpepper5872]

John Adams no need to be rude 👌

[@danlawson6652]

It's an interesting one this isn't it. So to the outside world Banksy is one person. But from their point of view I imagine that they work best when there is a team who all have signed NDA's and keep everyone guessing