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flag A Reuters investigation identifies Robin Gunningham as likely Banksy, sparking debate over anonymity and art's commercialization.

flag A Reuters investigation has identified Robin Gunningham, a Bristol-born artist who changed his name to David Jones in 2008, as the likely identity of the anonymous street artist Banksy, citing evidence from Ukraine murals, a 2000 New York arrest, and photographic records. flag The report challenges prior theories linking Banksy to Robert Del Naja and claims the artist’s legal representative, Mark Stephens, has denied the findings, warning that exposure could endanger the artist and undermine free expression. flag Banksy’s company, Pest Control Office, declined to comment, while a former associate confirmed the name change and reiterated the artist’s anonymity. flag The revelation has sparked debate over privacy, artistic freedom, and the commercialization of Banksy’s work, which has fueled a $249 million secondary market with minimal artist royalties under UK law.

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