Banksy's anonymity may end as he faces UK court for defamation
Banksy, the elusive street artist known for works like Girl with Balloon and Flower Thrower, has been sued for defamation by art entrepreneur Andrew Gallagher, along with his company Pest Control Ltd. The case requires Banksy to appear in London court with his identity revealed. The Daily Mail reports that Banksy is Robin Gunningham, a 53-year-old from Bristol, a claim supported by curators Gianluca Marziani and Stefano Antonelli. BetOnline is taking bets on the outcome. The artist's decades-long anonymity, a key part of his mythos, may finally end.
Key facts
- Banksy is sued for defamation by Andrew Gallagher
- Pest Control Ltd is also named in the suit
- Banksy must appear in London court with identity revealed
- Daily Mail identifies Banksy as Robin Gunningham, 53, from Bristol
- Curators Gianluca Marziani and Stefano Antonelli support the claim
- BetOnline is taking bets on the identity and trial outcome
- Previous speculation included Robert Del Naja, KAWS, Tom Brady, a woman, or a collective
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
- Robin Gunningham
- Robert Del Naja
- KAWS
- Tom Brady
Institutions
- Pest Control Ltd
- Daily Mail
- Wired
- BetOnline
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Bristol
- Lecce
- Italy