Banksy

Street artist, graffiti artist, painter, activist, filmmaker

British Bristol, England

Quick Info

ProfessionStreet artist, graffiti artist, painter, activist, filmmaker
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth21/05/1974
Age52 years
BirthplaceBristol, England

Latest News about Banksy

13/03/2026

Reuters reported that an investigation had identified Banksy as Robin Gunningham, citing legal records and other historical evidence tied to a 2000 arrest in New York. Banksy’s representatives did not confirm the claim, and the identification remains disputed despite wide media coverage.

15/11/2025

In a BBC interview referencing a conversation from two decades prior, Banksy said that his name was "Robbie" when he was a child. The comment renewed speculation about his true identity, but no official confirmation has been made and Banksy has not publicly identified himself.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forAnonymous street art and stencil-based public artworks
IdentityUnknown; commonly speculated to be Robin Gunningham, but not publicly confirmed

Personal Life

AnonymityBanksy has kept his identity hidden from the public

Career

OverviewBegan as a graffiti artist in the 1980s and became widely known in the early 2000s for subversive public artworks and performances
Notable Works
  • Dismaland
  • Love Is in the Bin
  • Walled Off Hotel

Style Quotient

Art StyleStencil graffiti, political satire, anti-authoritarian street art

Social Media

Official Websitehttps://banksy.co.uk

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Banksy’s real identity has never been officially confirmed.
2. He is associated with Bristol, England.
3. His work has expanded beyond graffiti to include installation and performance art.
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