Banksy reveals his first name in resurfaced interview clip
- Graffiti artist Banksy's real name may have been revealed in a 2003 interview where he introduced himself as Robbie.
- Banksy's rise to popularity and the impact of his art are explored in a BBC Radio 4 series called The Banksy Story.
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Banksy is ‘Robbie’ – street artist revealed his first name in 2003 interview
A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street art superstar Banksy emerged Tuesday when he gave his first name as “Robbie” in an unearthed 2003 BBC interview.In the interview, one of the few known to exist with the global art phenomenon, he is asked if his name “Robert Banks”, to which he replies:...
Je Banksy že pred 20 leti razkril svojo identiteto?
Banksyjeva identiteta je že dolgo predmet ugibanja na spletu. Umetnik naj bi v doslej pozabljenem intervjuju za britanski BBC domnevno razkril svoje pravo ime. Posnetek iz leta 2003 je eden najzgodnejših znanih radijskih intervjujev z umetnikom, ki ga mediji pogosto opisujejo kot skrivnostnega.
Who’s the real Banksy? Here are 4 details about his life and work
Paul Nanda of Columbus, Ohio, goofs around while having his photo taken by a friend on Main Street in Park City on Jan. 20, 2010. The graffiti is supposedly the work of Banksy, a British graffiti artist whose work is based on political and social issues.Laura Seitz, Deseret News The street artist known as Banksy has clung to anonymity since his work became well-known in the late 1990s. Recently, a 2003 BBC interview with the artist resurfaced, …
Mystery artist Banksy confirms name in resurfaced interview
Graffiti artist Banksy has kept his identity a closely guarded secret for decades, but the world may now be halfway to knowing the truth.When asked if he goes by "Robert Banks" in a lost but recently resurfaced BBC interview from 20 years ago, Banksy admitted: "It's Robbie."Banksy is best known for his political graffiti artworks painted across the globe, often featuring rats, children, policemen and soldiers.READ MORE: After 883 years, ancient …
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