secrets of banksy
BANKSY!
7 Facts About Banksy
- He was first interviewed in 2003. …
- He was nominated for an Oscar. …
- His fame ranked alongside Obama and Steve Jobs. …
- Step right up and be abused! …
- From the streets to the galleries to the auction houses.. …
- His name is… …
- We’ll probably never catch up with him.
While Banksy’s real name has never been officially confirmed, there’s strong evidence that it is Robin Gunningham. In 2008, The Daily Mail identified him as Robin Gunningham, a former public schoolboy. A lost 2003 interview with Banksy has also surfaced where he confirms his first name as “Robbie” when asked if his name was “Robert Banks”.
Banksy’s first large, publicly displayed mural was “The Mild Mild West“. It was created in 1997 in Stokes Croft, Bristol, and depicts a teddy bear throwing a Molotov cocktail at three riot police,. The mural covered advertising for a former solicitors’ office.
Without a doubt, Banksy’s most well-known piece is Girl with Balloon. Part of a series of street art pieces in London that began in the year 2002, this picture depicts a little child reaching for a red balloon in the shape of a heart.
Yes, Banksy is a millionaire. International Art Acquisitions estimates his net worth to be around $50 million. His work has fetched millions at auction, and his public art, exhibitions, and films have further boosted his global recognition and market value. While his true identity remains anonymous, his art has undoubtedly made him a wealthy individual.
A 2003 interview with a BBC reporter contains the only known instance of him revealing his first name. In the recording, which has recently emerged, Banksy is asked if his real name is “Robert Banks”, to which he replies: “It’s Robbie.”
