Reuters Investigation Claims to Identify Banksy's True Identity

A Reuters investigation has reportedly uncovered evidence linking the anonymous street artist Banksy to a British graffiti artist from Bristol. The report asserts that Banksy is likely Robin Gunningham, who later used the name David Jones. Key findings include a 2000 New York police record of Gunningham's arrest during Fashion Week for altering a billboard, along with travel patterns and corporate records matching Banksy's known activities. Banksy, active since the late 1990s, is renowned for satirical stencil murals addressing themes like war and capitalism, with works fetching high prices at auction. The Pest Control Office, which authenticates Banksy's art, has not commented on the report, leaving the mystery partially unresolved despite the new claims.