The elusive street artist Banksy has been shrouded in mystery for decades, but a new investigation by Reuters claims to have uncovered evidence linking him to Robin Gunningham, a British artist from Bristol.
According to the investigation, Gunningham reportedly adopted the name David Jones and has been associated with the anonymous graffiti artist who has spent more than two decades creating politically charged murals across the world.
Banksy has never publicly confirmed his identity, and representatives associated with the artist have disputed or declined to comment on many previous claims attempting to reveal who he is.
The investigation claims to have uncovered evidence linking Gunningham to the artist through a combination of public records, interviews with art insiders, and historical police documents.
Banksy's anonymity is part of his brand, and he has built a career around secrecy, rarely appearing publicly and often confirming his artworks only through social media posts or official authentication.
The investigation also reveals that Banksy's wealth comes from companies like Pest Control Office, which functions as both the artist's authentication body and a business enterprise.
