For many years, there’s been widespread speculation that the famously anonymous British street artist Banksy is really Robert Del Naja, otherwise known as Massive Attack co-founder 3D. Banksy and Massive Attack have crossed paths many times over the years, and Banksy claimed to be from Bristol, Massive Attack’s hometown. But that speculation was always part of the fun of the Banksy phenomenon. He’s became arguably the world’s most sought-after artist while remaining anonymous, and that anonymity has been central to his art. That time may be over. Today, Reuters published a huge exposé, more than 7,000 words, that purports to reveal Banksy’s real identity “beyond dispute.” Their conclusion: It’s not Robert Del Naja.
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