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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by davievegas on Sept 1, 2016 20:31:04 GMT 1, People continue to work hard to find out WHO Banksy is. Interesting READ and nice topic for discussion as always!
Is it him? Massive Attack star Robert Del Naja, pictured arriving at Banksy's Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare last year, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star
The hunt for the true identity of Banksy took a new twist today after a member of Massive Attack was named as the artist by an investigator. Robert '3D' Del Naja, the founding member of the Bristol band, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star because art keeps appearing near their gigs. In 2008 former public schoolboy Robin Gunningham was named as Banksy by the Mail on Sunday - and scientists analysing his work also believe it is him. But now investigative journalist Craig Williams, 31, claims the artist could be Mr Del Naja, or perhaps a team of people led by him and linked to Massive Attack who combine their concerts with graffiti.
Mr Williams has plotted Banksy murals around the world and said that on at least six occasions more than a dozen appeared shortly before or after Massive Attack gigs in the same cities over the past 12 years. 3D was a graffiti artist in the 1980s and has admitted he is friends with Banksy - but the journalist's new research concludes he may be the artist himself. His band, famous for songs Tear Drop and Unfinished Sympathy, has made millions while Banksy's art sells for at least £500,000 a piece. Mr Williams said it has been the common conception was that the artist was 'plain old public school boy Robin Gunningham'.
He said: 'But what if Banksy isn't the one person everyone thinks he is. What if Banksy is a group of people who have stencilling different locations both at home and abroad? Such a rich body of work done over a decade, across the globe, may allow for the suggestion. 'A rumour exists from 2010 that his work that went up around North America was his work but were not necessarily painted by him, but rather by a street team that happened to be following the Massive Attack tour. 'And on analysis of his North American work, this makes perfect sense.'
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769115/Is-real-face-Banksy-Massive-Attack-member-named-shadowy-graffiti-artist-investigator.html

People continue to work hard to find out WHO Banksy is. Interesting READ and nice topic for discussion as always! Is it him? Massive Attack star Robert Del Naja, pictured arriving at Banksy's Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare last year, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star The hunt for the true identity of Banksy took a new twist today after a member of Massive Attack was named as the artist by an investigator. Robert '3D' Del Naja, the founding member of the Bristol band, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star because art keeps appearing near their gigs. In 2008 former public schoolboy Robin Gunningham was named as Banksy by the Mail on Sunday - and scientists analysing his work also believe it is him. But now investigative journalist Craig Williams, 31, claims the artist could be Mr Del Naja, or perhaps a team of people led by him and linked to Massive Attack who combine their concerts with graffiti. Mr Williams has plotted Banksy murals around the world and said that on at least six occasions more than a dozen appeared shortly before or after Massive Attack gigs in the same cities over the past 12 years. 3D was a graffiti artist in the 1980s and has admitted he is friends with Banksy - but the journalist's new research concludes he may be the artist himself. His band, famous for songs Tear Drop and Unfinished Sympathy, has made millions while Banksy's art sells for at least £500,000 a piece. Mr Williams said it has been the common conception was that the artist was 'plain old public school boy Robin Gunningham'. He said: 'But what if Banksy isn't the one person everyone thinks he is. What if Banksy is a group of people who have stencilling different locations both at home and abroad? Such a rich body of work done over a decade, across the globe, may allow for the suggestion. 'A rumour exists from 2010 that his work that went up around North America was his work but were not necessarily painted by him, but rather by a street team that happened to be following the Massive Attack tour. 'And on analysis of his North American work, this makes perfect sense.'www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769115/Is-real-face-Banksy-Massive-Attack-member-named-shadowy-graffiti-artist-investigator.html
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hammerz
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by hammerz on Sept 1, 2016 20:35:08 GMT 1, Sherlock Holmes. Could it be that banksy goes to his mates concerts?
Anyway we all know Banksy is from The Wurzels.
Sherlock Holmes. Could it be that banksy goes to his mates concerts?
Anyway we all know Banksy is from The Wurzels.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Romulus on Sept 1, 2016 20:55:56 GMT 1, every article I've seen the Mail write about Banksy includes at least one photo of a piece that is wrongly attributed to him. Good research
every article I've seen the Mail write about Banksy includes at least one photo of a piece that is wrongly attributed to him. Good research
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bren
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by bren on Sept 1, 2016 21:06:44 GMT 1, Sherlock Holmes. Could it be that banksy goes to his mates concerts? Anyway we all know Banksy is from The Wurzels.
Bollocks
he is Robbie Williams
(i'll say anything to get hiss**t to drop in price) :-)
Sherlock Holmes. Could it be that banksy goes to his mates concerts? Anyway we all know Banksy is from The Wurzels. Bollocks he is Robbie Williams (i'll say anything to get hiss**t to drop in price) :-)
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by elephant on Sept 1, 2016 21:11:53 GMT 1, 3D's prints value skyrockets! Boom, bah. Who knows!
3D's prints value skyrockets! Boom, bah. Who knows!
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Lroy
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 1, 2016 21:13:33 GMT 1, People continue to work hard to find out WHO Banksy is. Interesting READ and nice topic for discussion as always! Is it him? Massive Attack star Robert Del Naja, pictured arriving at Banksy's Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare last year, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star The hunt for the true identity of Banksy took a new twist today after a member of Massive Attack was named as the artist by an investigator. Robert '3D' Del Naja, the founding member of the Bristol band, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star because art keeps appearing near their gigs. In 2008 former public schoolboy Robin Gunningham was named as Banksy by the Mail on Sunday - and scientists analysing his work also believe it is him. But now investigative journalist Craig Williams, 31, claims the artist could be Mr Del Naja, or perhaps a team of people led by him and linked to Massive Attack who combine their concerts with graffiti. Mr Williams has plotted Banksy murals around the world and said that on at least six occasions more than a dozen appeared shortly before or after Massive Attack gigs in the same cities over the past 12 years. 3D was a graffiti artist in the 1980s and has admitted he is friends with Banksy - but the journalist's new research concludes he may be the artist himself. His band, famous for songs Tear Drop and Unfinished Sympathy, has made millions while Banksy's art sells for at least £500,000 a piece. Mr Williams said it has been the common conception was that the artist was 'plain old public school boy Robin Gunningham'. He said: 'But what if Banksy isn't the one person everyone thinks he is. What if Banksy is a group of people who have stencilling different locations both at home and abroad? Such a rich body of work done over a decade, across the globe, may allow for the suggestion. 'A rumour exists from 2010 that his work that went up around North America was his work but were not necessarily painted by him, but rather by a street team that happened to be following the Massive Attack tour. 'And on analysis of his North American work, this makes perfect sense.'www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769115/Is-real-face-Banksy-Massive-Attack-member-named-shadowy-graffiti-artist-investigator.html
As suggested by Bristol mayor : "' My money's on Daddy G... 😂😂😂😂😂... "
Who's next ?
Edit : don't forget the stamp.
People continue to work hard to find out WHO Banksy is. Interesting READ and nice topic for discussion as always! Is it him? Massive Attack star Robert Del Naja, pictured arriving at Banksy's Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare last year, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star The hunt for the true identity of Banksy took a new twist today after a member of Massive Attack was named as the artist by an investigator. Robert '3D' Del Naja, the founding member of the Bristol band, has been accused of being the guerrilla graffiti star because art keeps appearing near their gigs. In 2008 former public schoolboy Robin Gunningham was named as Banksy by the Mail on Sunday - and scientists analysing his work also believe it is him. But now investigative journalist Craig Williams, 31, claims the artist could be Mr Del Naja, or perhaps a team of people led by him and linked to Massive Attack who combine their concerts with graffiti. Mr Williams has plotted Banksy murals around the world and said that on at least six occasions more than a dozen appeared shortly before or after Massive Attack gigs in the same cities over the past 12 years. 3D was a graffiti artist in the 1980s and has admitted he is friends with Banksy - but the journalist's new research concludes he may be the artist himself. His band, famous for songs Tear Drop and Unfinished Sympathy, has made millions while Banksy's art sells for at least £500,000 a piece. Mr Williams said it has been the common conception was that the artist was 'plain old public school boy Robin Gunningham'. He said: 'But what if Banksy isn't the one person everyone thinks he is. What if Banksy is a group of people who have stencilling different locations both at home and abroad? Such a rich body of work done over a decade, across the globe, may allow for the suggestion. 'A rumour exists from 2010 that his work that went up around North America was his work but were not necessarily painted by him, but rather by a street team that happened to be following the Massive Attack tour. 'And on analysis of his North American work, this makes perfect sense.'www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769115/Is-real-face-Banksy-Massive-Attack-member-named-shadowy-graffiti-artist-investigator.htmlAs suggested by Bristol mayor : "' My money's on Daddy G... 😂😂😂😂😂... " Who's next ? Edit : don't forget the stamp.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by letisss on Sept 2, 2016 11:15:31 GMT 1, Love the way the article uses the word "accuse", as if Banksy is a sex offender rather than a popular artist.
Based on having a secret 7" Banksy, I mean 3D, this story seems completely plausible and definitely true.
Love the way the article uses the word "accuse", as if Banksy is a sex offender rather than a popular artist.
Based on having a secret 7" Banksy, I mean 3D, this story seems completely plausible and definitely true.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by json24 on Sept 2, 2016 11:54:32 GMT 1, Daily mail.... pass.....
Daily mail.... pass.....
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by tartarus on Sept 2, 2016 13:17:07 GMT 1, "further research may be required......"
"further research may be required......"
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Lroy
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2016 13:35:26 GMT 1,
They should ask Pest Control to authenticate Massive Attack and Del Naja
They should ask Pest Control to authenticate Massive Attack and Del Naja
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2016 16:01:10 GMT 1, thanks ! It's good for me ( it was time ;-)
thanks ! It's good for me ( it was time ;-)
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by RouenCathedral on Sept 2, 2016 17:54:06 GMT 1, Not a bad theory
Also anyone accused can say 'I'm not Banksy' and technically be telling the truth. We all know Banksy is no longer one person...
Not a bad theory
Also anyone accused can say 'I'm not Banksy' and technically be telling the truth. We all know Banksy is no longer one person...
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Schrödinger's Chat on Sept 2, 2016 19:00:35 GMT 1, John D'oh or no? That's a recent theory I heard?
John D'oh or no? That's a recent theory I heard?
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by CastleGalleryNI on Sept 2, 2016 19:09:05 GMT 1, Theres a giveaway clue in the reflection of the babies eyes in the teardrop video...
Theres a giveaway clue in the reflection of the babies eyes in the teardrop video...
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by lonelyfarmer on Sept 2, 2016 19:13:10 GMT 1, Banksy is not 3D, he is sadly one dimensional, 2 on a good day but mostly one.
Banksy is not 3D, he is sadly one dimensional, 2 on a good day but mostly one.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by bren on Sept 2, 2016 19:53:22 GMT 1, Some say banksy could be a lonely farmer, others say banksy is a Wiz
To me he is just david
Some say banksy could be a lonely farmer, others say banksy is a Wiz
To me he is just david
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by delano on Sept 2, 2016 22:23:41 GMT 1, 
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by jeezuzjonessnr on Sept 2, 2016 22:31:09 GMT 1, Wasting all this effort trying to find out who Banksy is.. Just slip some of that truth drug into steve laz's martini
Wasting all this effort trying to find out who Banksy is.. Just slip some of that truth drug into steve laz's martini
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Lroy
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2016 22:46:02 GMT 1, What is funny is That Robert is " a hudge supporter of Napoli " * As my son who wears some ( colored and beautiful ) jersey of the team... This world is small ; why Napoli ?
Anyway Massive is a Great band loved all over the World ! And they played with Neneh, ex Rip Rig.. Just two questions, for fun :
Why did Massive cancelled the Masked Ball at Dismaland ? Easy to play with all theses masks ? I recognized the same black nightclubbing " scarf " on a pic with the head of Warhol...
As said Mister Del Naja, " great mates " surely ;-) why they should not be ?! Bristol is the capital of all the good news coming in arts !
* in the NME that likes a lot rock and fantasy stories ! www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/are-massive-attack-are-actually-banksy
What is funny is That Robert is " a hudge supporter of Napoli " * As my son who wears some ( colored and beautiful ) jersey of the team... This world is small ; why Napoli ? Anyway Massive is a Great band loved all over the World ! And they played with Neneh, ex Rip Rig.. Just two questions, for fun : Why did Massive cancelled the Masked Ball at Dismaland ? Easy to play with all theses masks ? I recognized the same black nightclubbing " scarf " on a pic with the head of Warhol... As said Mister Del Naja, " great mates " surely ;-) why they should not be ?! Bristol is the capital of all the good news coming in arts ! * in the NME that likes a lot rock and fantasy stories ! www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/are-massive-attack-are-actually-banksy
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2016 22:49:38 GMT 1,
Tomorrow Eps and LPs of Massive will be all sold out on Discogs , lol !
Tomorrow Eps and LPs of Massive will be all sold out on Discogs , lol !
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by not4thethril on Sept 2, 2016 23:45:44 GMT 1, an interesting read for sure.
‘Some of Joy’s relatives have not been told who her husband is or what he does. Joy does tell people her husband is an artist of some type. She says he does the artwork for cook books and album covers. Banksy has told people he designs the sets for award ceremonies, which explains his frequent absences.’
from the daily mail article about banksys wife.
maybe banksy has a day job touring with massive attack. an easy way to explain his trips across the world and give you legit income on paper.
an interesting read for sure.
‘Some of Joy’s relatives have not been told who her husband is or what he does. Joy does tell people her husband is an artist of some type. She says he does the artwork for cook books and album covers. Banksy has told people he designs the sets for award ceremonies, which explains his frequent absences.’
from the daily mail article about banksys wife.
maybe banksy has a day job touring with massive attack. an easy way to explain his trips across the world and give you legit income on paper.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Lroy on Sept 3, 2016 11:33:25 GMT 1, John D'oh or no? That's a recent theory I heard? No, Lol, John is a great friend and artist ( he stenciled good at Dismaland ) , but nothing to see. For me , It is Lucy Sparrow, a great artist from an awesome family ( John is his bro ) , and she " Sew Your Soul " ... 
John D'oh or no? That's a recent theory I heard? No, Lol, John is a great friend and artist ( he stenciled good at Dismaland ) , but nothing to see. For me , It is Lucy Sparrow, a great artist from an awesome family ( John is his bro ) , and she " Sew Your Soul " ... 
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by json24 on Sept 3, 2016 19:34:42 GMT 1, Alright here i go; .... 3D-Robert is the second removed step brother of the girl who married Blur-Damon. Damon's mother was adopted/taken in the family by a guy in the states (LA) who in his turn lived a small part of his childhood in Britol next to the Hirst residence. It all fits! That leaves out how the weird solidairy uncle-by-marriage fits in to this story. It is obvious all 4 (Banksy, Hirst, Damon and Robert) know each other. But where does that leave the uncle?
Questions...questions...
Cheers!
PS. Massive Attack are playing their homecoming gig in Bristol tonight, see ya! 
Alright here i go; .... 3D-Robert is the second removed step brother of the girl who married Blur-Damon. Damon's mother was adopted/taken in the family by a guy in the states (LA) who in his turn lived a small part of his childhood in Britol next to the Hirst residence. It all fits! That leaves out how the weird solidairy uncle-by-marriage fits in to this story. It is obvious all 4 (Banksy, Hirst, Damon and Robert) know each other. But where does that leave the uncle? Questions...questions... Cheers! PS. Massive Attack are playing their homecoming gig in Bristol tonight, see ya! 
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hammerz
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by hammerz on Sept 3, 2016 19:39:17 GMT 1, Wasn't the young Robin Gunningham left with a scar on his forehead when Hirst killed his parents but Robin survived. He then went to live with his cousin del naja and sent to private school where he learnt stencilling. Had a pet owl?
Wasn't the young Robin Gunningham left with a scar on his forehead when Hirst killed his parents but Robin survived. He then went to live with his cousin del naja and sent to private school where he learnt stencilling. Had a pet owl?
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by m909 on Sept 3, 2016 20:10:21 GMT 1, I would be very satisfied if somehow, some way, we get an appearance of thethugsdontwork in all this discussion.
Old-school Ebay Banksy forum 4 life!
I would be very satisfied if somehow, some way, we get an appearance of thethugsdontwork in all this discussion.
Old-school Ebay Banksy forum 4 life!
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by mandelbrot on Sept 4, 2016 1:15:51 GMT 1, I would be very satisfied if somehow, some way, we get an appearance of thethugsdontwork in all this discussion. Old-school Ebay Banksy forum 4 life!
I used to hover about on there.... seems a long time ago now!
I would be very satisfied if somehow, some way, we get an appearance of thethugsdontwork in all this discussion. Old-school Ebay Banksy forum 4 life! I used to hover about on there.... seems a long time ago now!
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by davievegas on Sept 4, 2016 5:02:22 GMT 1, Alright here i go; .... 3D-Robert is the second removed step brother of the girl who married Blur-Damon. Damon's mother was adopted/taken in the family by a guy in the states (LA) who in his turn lived a small part of his childhood in Britol next to the Hirst residence. It all fits! That leaves out how the weird solidairy uncle-by-marriage fits in to this story. It is obvious all 4 (Banksy, Hirst, Damon and Robert) know each other. But where does that leave the uncle? Questions...questions... Cheers! PS. Massive Attack are playing their homecoming gig in Bristol tonight, see ya! 
Amazing info man. Thank you for this. Love the story and yes, it all does fit.
Alright here i go; .... 3D-Robert is the second removed step brother of the girl who married Blur-Damon. Damon's mother was adopted/taken in the family by a guy in the states (LA) who in his turn lived a small part of his childhood in Britol next to the Hirst residence. It all fits! That leaves out how the weird solidairy uncle-by-marriage fits in to this story. It is obvious all 4 (Banksy, Hirst, Damon and Robert) know each other. But where does that leave the uncle? Questions...questions... Cheers! PS. Massive Attack are playing their homecoming gig in Bristol tonight, see ya!  Amazing info man. Thank you for this. Love the story and yes, it all does fit.
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Is THIS the real face of Banksy? Robert Del Naja?, by Peter Bengtsen on Sept 4, 2016 16:36:46 GMT 1, I have just published a short text on Vandalog about the supposed uncovering of Banksy's identity. It is mainly about the flawed study that came out in March, but also mentions the most recent media speculation.
A longer article on the problems with the geographic profiling study of Banksy is freely available here.
http://instagr.am/p/BJ7mHGogbmS
I have just published a short text on Vandalog about the supposed uncovering of B anksy's identity. It is mainly about the flawed study that came out in March, but also mentions the most recent media speculation. A longer article on the problems with the geographic profiling study of B anksy is freely available here. http://instagr.am/p/BJ7mHGogbmS
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