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March 15, 2026
Banksy's Identity Uncovered
Reuters has claimed that it was able to establish the real name of iconic street artist Banksy
TL;DR
- Reuters claims to have identified Banksy's real name as David Jones.
- This follows years of speculation about the artist's identity.
- The investigation reviewed financial records and travel data, including crossings into Ukraine.
- David Jones' passport details reportedly match those of previously suspected artist Robin Gunningham.
- Banksy's lawyer opposed the publication of the findings, citing privacy and safety.
- Reuters published the report due to the public's interest in the artist's identity and influence.
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