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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 14:08:35 GMT 1, I heard he walks with a lisp and talks with a limp..Also Gurt lush does sound arabic if you say it backwards.
I heard he walks with a lisp and talks with a limp..Also Gurt lush does sound arabic if you say it backwards.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Sliding on the Walls on Apr 6, 2016 18:19:10 GMT 1, I can see it now...
I can see it now...
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Lroy on Apr 7, 2016 9:10:03 GMT 1, I can see it now... So Classy and singular with a lot of symbols ! Fabulous image Sliding on the Walls !!! Muchas Gracias !
I can see it now... So Classy and singular with a lot of symbols ! Fabulous image Sliding on the Walls !!! Muchas Gracias !
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on May 26, 2016 19:28:44 GMT 1, I don't think it matters. John Wayne never used his real name..
I don't think it matters. John Wayne never used his real name..
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on May 27, 2016 14:43:41 GMT 1, On some level I think part of Banksy's product is his name and "anonymity." Having dealt with artists with aliases unknown to the public (and I haven't been in the buying game very long) which I know their real names, I would assume 100s (maybe more) of people know who he is and remain silent as they are part of a club. People have met him. People know the suspected individuals and link the two easily. So I think no. If anything he would release stuff under another name (in the same vein of releasing what appears to be knock offs) as a statement on his name being a selling point, but I suspect the savvy nature of his fan base would know its him.
He does release stuff under another name, and another body. It's called mr brainwash. I would bet a lot that he still takes a huge cut out of every brainwash sale.
On some level I think part of Banksy's product is his name and "anonymity." Having dealt with artists with aliases unknown to the public (and I haven't been in the buying game very long) which I know their real names, I would assume 100s (maybe more) of people know who he is and remain silent as they are part of a club. People have met him. People know the suspected individuals and link the two easily. So I think no. If anything he would release stuff under another name (in the same vein of releasing what appears to be knock offs) as a statement on his name being a selling point, but I suspect the savvy nature of his fan base would know its him. He does release stuff under another name, and another body. It's called mr brainwash. I would bet a lot that he still takes a huge cut out of every brainwash sale.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on May 27, 2016 14:48:35 GMT 1, And his real name is Barry Lanksy
And his real name is Barry Lanksy
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by stillborncrisps on May 27, 2016 19:14:33 GMT 1, He does release stuff under another name, and another body. It's called mr brainwash. I would bet a lot that he still takes a huge cut out of every brainwash sale.
There is no way Banksy has anything to do with MB's output. There's just no substance to any of it, pretty much the exact opposite of Banksy's output where everything has a point/statement/meaning. If Banksy wanted to do something frivolous and without meaning, it wouldn't be a load of hackneyed pastiches.
He does release stuff under another name, and another body. It's called mr brainwash. I would bet a lot that he still takes a huge cut out of every brainwash sale. There is no way Banksy has anything to do with MB's output. There's just no substance to any of it, pretty much the exact opposite of Banksy's output where everything has a point/statement/meaning. If Banksy wanted to do something frivolous and without meaning, it wouldn't be a load of hackneyed pastiches.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Cornish Crayon on May 27, 2016 20:40:14 GMT 1, What a boring thread.
What a boring thread.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by stillborncrisps on May 27, 2016 20:56:57 GMT 1, There is no way Banksy has anything to do with MB's output. There's just no substance to any of it, pretty much the exact opposite of Banksy's output where everything has a point/statement/meaning. If Banksy wanted to do something frivolous and without meaning, it wouldn't be a load of hackneyed pastiches. Are you serious? That's EXACTLY what it would be, a huge FU to the print buying flipping brainwash loving crowd. It's the audience banksy would want to rip off more than anyone! And nobody says he has to be the one making the art, he just owns a piece of the profit. They even went so far as to name the movie "exit through the gift shop", the place you buy crap that doesn't even have to do with the real art in the museum. Brainwash was invented by banksy to sell a crapload of prints and crank out money without diluting the "banksy" brand he cares about and that actually has a message and a purpose. Creating brainwash was a genius move.
You really think Banksy's main interest is 'ripping people off' and making profit??
Think you're in the wrong place mate.
There is no way Banksy has anything to do with MB's output. There's just no substance to any of it, pretty much the exact opposite of Banksy's output where everything has a point/statement/meaning. If Banksy wanted to do something frivolous and without meaning, it wouldn't be a load of hackneyed pastiches. Are you serious? That's EXACTLY what it would be, a huge FU to the print buying flipping brainwash loving crowd. It's the audience banksy would want to rip off more than anyone! And nobody says he has to be the one making the art, he just owns a piece of the profit. They even went so far as to name the movie "exit through the gift shop", the place you buy crap that doesn't even have to do with the real art in the museum. Brainwash was invented by banksy to sell a crapload of prints and crank out money without diluting the "banksy" brand he cares about and that actually has a message and a purpose. Creating brainwash was a genius move. You really think Banksy's main interest is 'ripping people off' and making profit?? Think you're in the wrong place mate.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by avec art on May 27, 2016 21:24:24 GMT 1, Exactly, if it meaninglessness he was into, you'd probably be seeing things like Gorillas at a masked ball, I think you're barking up the wrong tree buddy.
Exactly, if it meaninglessness he was into, you'd probably be seeing things like Gorillas at a masked ball, I think you're barking up the wrong tree buddy.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by South Bound on May 27, 2016 21:31:17 GMT 1, Don't believe all of the silly speculation on this thread.
His real name is: Clem Fandango
Don't believe all of the silly speculation on this thread.
His real name is: Clem Fandango
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by stillborncrisps on May 27, 2016 22:24:52 GMT 1, Exit Through The Gift Shop wasn't done to make money. He paid editors for something like 9 solid months to log all the footage and then edit it into something. Even they were bewildered at his approach. This wasn't some Hollywood blockbuster in the making. Banksy could have no idea if he'd ever recoup the money he burned on it.
There's also the story that ETTGS was made to bribe MB into giving up his footage which identifies B - Ron English claims MB was pretty much holding Obey and Banksy to ransom: uproxx.com/filmdrunk/more-of-the-story-behind-exit-through-the-gift-shop/
Exit Through The Gift Shop wasn't done to make money. He paid editors for something like 9 solid months to log all the footage and then edit it into something. Even they were bewildered at his approach. This wasn't some Hollywood blockbuster in the making. Banksy could have no idea if he'd ever recoup the money he burned on it. There's also the story that ETTGS was made to bribe MB into giving up his footage which identifies B - Ron English claims MB was pretty much holding Obey and Banksy to ransom: uproxx.com/filmdrunk/more-of-the-story-behind-exit-through-the-gift-shop/
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by stillborncrisps on May 28, 2016 0:50:57 GMT 1, You really were brainwashed. I guess banksy is more of a genius than we thought.
Lol, you think the giddy heights of a $3m return is what drove Banksy to get that film done and out there?
You really were brainwashed. I guess banksy is more of a genius than we thought. Lol, you think the giddy heights of a $3m return is what drove Banksy to get that film done and out there?
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by d.r. perseus on May 28, 2016 1:34:06 GMT 1,
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by d.r. perseus on May 28, 2016 1:34:49 GMT 1, It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works. Nobody here thinks he isn't selling art, especially nobody here thinks he is not selling art as banksy.
It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works. Nobody here thinks he isn't selling art, especially nobody here thinks he is not selling art as banksy.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by barryh on May 28, 2016 8:55:28 GMT 1, It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works.
You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ?
It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works. You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ?
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Dibbs 45 on May 28, 2016 9:10:08 GMT 1, His real name is Eric Blair
His real name is Eric Blair
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Dibbs 45 on May 28, 2016 9:15:58 GMT 1, "In a time of universal deceit -telling the truth is a revolutionary act"
"In a time of universal deceit -telling the truth is a revolutionary act"
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by andyroo0312 on May 28, 2016 10:27:21 GMT 1, His real name is Eric Blair I thought it was mike hunt.
His real name is Eric Blair I thought it was mike hunt.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on May 28, 2016 12:35:23 GMT 1, Don't believe all of the silly speculation on this thread. His real name is: Clem Fandango Carlos' brother. Loved his wheels.
Don't believe all of the silly speculation on this thread. His real name is: Clem Fandango Carlos' brother. Loved his wheels.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Deleted on May 28, 2016 18:28:26 GMT 1, It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works. You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ?
What's "proper collectors" ?
It's not meaninglessness or ripping people off. It's ripping off the rich to give to the poor. You think the guy has made zero income since his last print? Come on, he's not living in poverty in a box. Who paid to put up dismaland? Santa? I'm not saying it's disingenuous, it's just reality. Who paid for better in than out? Where did that money go? I love what banksy stands for, but let's be realistic about how the world works. You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ? What's "proper collectors" ?
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by samfrost on May 28, 2016 19:17:59 GMT 1, You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ? What's "proper collectors" ?
Likely referring to people who don't flip and hold onto works for more than 2+++ years.
You are a fool of you think he hasn't sold any art since the last print. Why make Mr brainwash tripe when you can sell paintings direct to proper collectors for top money ? What's "proper collectors" ? Likely referring to people who don't flip and hold onto works for more than 2+++ years.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Not 4 The Thril on Oct 14, 2019 7:04:57 GMT 1, The Rock tried to go by Dwayne Johnson- everyone still called him The Rock. Then he tried Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson- didn't stick because he will always be The Rock. Banksy is Banksy.
The Rock tried to go by Dwayne Johnson- everyone still called him The Rock. Then he tried Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson- didn't stick because he will always be The Rock. Banksy is Banksy.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Easy-Z on Oct 14, 2019 7:20:24 GMT 1, His Name is Robert Paulson
His Name is Robert Paulson
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Lroy on Oct 14, 2019 7:22:03 GMT 1, His Name is Robert Paulson
Is it not dead ? Read a thing like that last year.. or it was a ( sinister ) prank ..
His Name is Robert Paulson Is it not dead ? Read a thing like that last year.. or it was a ( sinister ) prank ..
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Daniel Silk on Jan 25, 2022 3:27:09 GMT 1, Something we are seeing more and more this last couple of years is Artists switching slowly to using their real names. So many Artists in the scene have been using their "Street Names" in releasing prints, but it now seems to be the trend to start putting things like Silky aka Daniel Silk. So do you think Banksy will ever get to that point with hiding his real name is no longer needed? Also do you think Some Artists might also have gone off their street names and wished they had just started out under their real name in the first place? Are we closer now to a point with Banksy using his real name? urbanartassociation.com/thread/137905/banksy-use-real-name
Something we are seeing more and more this last couple of years is Artists switching slowly to using their real names. So many Artists in the scene have been using their "Street Names" in releasing prints, but it now seems to be the trend to start putting things like Silky aka Daniel Silk. So do you think Banksy will ever get to that point with hiding his real name is no longer needed? Also do you think Some Artists might also have gone off their street names and wished they had just started out under their real name in the first place? Are we closer now to a point with Banksy using his real name? urbanartassociation.com/thread/137905/banksy-use-real-name
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by A Broke Collector on Jan 25, 2022 4:14:14 GMT 1, Funny enough, I was watching exit through the gift shop on Youtube when I got the email notification about the thread. My two pennies says no. It will never happen (even if Banksy wasn't "Team Banksy" now). If we put the truth that Damien bought Gunningham out, took over the brand, tried and failed (on several occasions) to copyright his extensive catalog of works, and a bunch of other madness - using his real name (or the members of the team's names now) would do nothing but kill the mystery - which drives the entire Banksy market. It would be a suicide move.
Funny enough, I was watching exit through the gift shop on Youtube when I got the email notification about the thread. My two pennies says no. It will never happen (even if Banksy wasn't "Team Banksy" now). If we put the truth that Damien bought Gunningham out, took over the brand, tried and failed (on several occasions) to copyright his extensive catalog of works, and a bunch of other madness - using his real name (or the members of the team's names now) would do nothing but kill the mystery - which drives the entire Banksy market. It would be a suicide move.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by A Broke Collector on Jan 25, 2022 4:17:01 GMT 1, What's "proper collectors" ? Likely referring to people who don't flip and hold onto works for more than 2+++ years. That entire sentence goes against everything Banksy.
What's "proper collectors" ? Likely referring to people who don't flip and hold onto works for more than 2+++ years. That entire sentence goes against everything Banksy.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by Daniel Silk on Jan 25, 2022 5:12:06 GMT 1, The copyright issue might eventually mean he has little choice but to come out into the open and claim his images. The recent copyright cases don’t seem to be going well for him and the GDP plan didn’t appear to make any difference to that situation.
The copyright issue might eventually mean he has little choice but to come out into the open and claim his images. The recent copyright cases don’t seem to be going well for him and the GDP plan didn’t appear to make any difference to that situation.
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Will Banksy ever use his real name?, by acquiesce on Jan 25, 2022 6:22:48 GMT 1, How do you know he isn't releasing work under another name already :-) I think with the likes of Banksy and other street artists you wouldn't use your real name if you are illegally painting walls. He could probably still be arrested for past misdemeanours. For others they might not want the celebrity, they just enjoy creating art or like the money. Could also be to try and avoid copyright issues or mr taxman. Lastly there are those that thought it was the in thing to do being a trendy urban artist. Or the forum name came first and stuck. Kind of like Daft Punk. They've watched themselves get awards from the audience and sent up friends as them since no one knows who they really are (I mean some people do, but the vast, vast majority do not). It's possible Banksy has greeted you at an event as someone else, or even served you drinks just to see what people think of his stuff while not being noticed. Anonymity allows for those kind of "secret shopper" opportunities that named artists and individuals can't have since they likely get brown-nosed all the time. I met them in Miami when I was a hotel manager. They came in as ultra-VIP guests and used their real names, right after Discovery came out. I didn't know Guy Manuel de Homem Cristo and Tomas Banglater were Daft Punk so I took them to their rooms. Before they checked out, I was reading the sleve of Discovery and saw their names...my blood pressure dropped! haha
Needless to say, I am a huge music fan of theirs, but as people they were pricks.
How do you know he isn't releasing work under another name already :-) I think with the likes of Banksy and other street artists you wouldn't use your real name if you are illegally painting walls. He could probably still be arrested for past misdemeanours. For others they might not want the celebrity, they just enjoy creating art or like the money. Could also be to try and avoid copyright issues or mr taxman. Lastly there are those that thought it was the in thing to do being a trendy urban artist. Or the forum name came first and stuck. Kind of like Daft Punk. They've watched themselves get awards from the audience and sent up friends as them since no one knows who they really are (I mean some people do, but the vast, vast majority do not). It's possible Banksy has greeted you at an event as someone else, or even served you drinks just to see what people think of his stuff while not being noticed. Anonymity allows for those kind of "secret shopper" opportunities that named artists and individuals can't have since they likely get brown-nosed all the time. I met them in Miami when I was a hotel manager. They came in as ultra-VIP guests and used their real names, right after Discovery came out. I didn't know Guy Manuel de Homem Cristo and Tomas Banglater were Daft Punk so I took them to their rooms. Before they checked out, I was reading the sleve of Discovery and saw their names...my blood pressure dropped! haha Needless to say, I am a huge music fan of theirs, but as people they were pricks.
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