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Banksy’s First Name Revealed in Resurfaced Interview Clip as Lawsuit Threatens Full Identity Disclosure

In a recently surfaced interview clip from 2003, the renowned artist Banksy discloses his first name, which has been kept secret until now. However, there is a lawsuit that may potentially expose his full identity to the public.

An interview that was previously lost has recently been found, featuring the elusive street artist Banksy. This interview is particularly significant as it is the only known instance where Banksy discloses his first name.

In the 2003 recording, a BBC reporter interviews Banksy and inquires about his real name, suggesting it might be "Robert Banks". In response, the artist clarifies that his real name is actually "Robbie".

There has been a lot of speculation for a long time about who the street artist really is. This artist's work is highly valued and has been seen on houses, in important art galleries, and even on the Israeli West Bank barrier. People have suspected that the artist could be Robert Del Naja from the band Massive Attack, Neil Buchanan from Art Attack, or even Billy Gannon, a councillor from Pembroke Dock. In fact, Gannon resigned from his position in 2022 and attributed it to the speculation about his identity, which affected his ability to fulfill his responsibilities.

In 2008, the Daily Mail revealed Banksy's alleged real identity as Robin Gunningham, a 34-year-old former public school student. However, Banksy denied this claim. Currently, there is a lawsuit against Banksy that could potentially expose his full name. The lawsuit is being filed by a company that accuses Banksy of causing significant harm to its reputation through an Instagram post in 2022. In the post, Banksy urged shoplifters to target a specific store for taking his artwork without permission, questioning the morality of shoplifting their clothes.

The recently discovered interview will not convince people that Banksy is Gunningham. This interview is also significant because it is one of the earliest radio interviews with the street artist, who was in his 20s at the time and getting ready to open Banksy's Turf War exhibition in east London. In the interview, he addresses accusations of vandalism and states that he has no intention of apologizing for it. He believes that vandalizing is an effective way of expressing oneself and encourages others to do the same, as it can be changed or removed by others if they wish.

You can listen to the complete interview on BBC Sounds in the most recent episode of Radio 4's The Banksy Story.

On November 21, 2023, revisions were made to this article. In 2008, the Daily Mail reported that Banksy's true identity was Robin Gunningham, not "Cunningham".

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