Banksy Shared Rare Footage of Himself to Show How He Created a Masterpiece

Banksy, the world-famous graffiti artist with a super secret identity, has had his company named in a defamation lawsuit. The person suing him also claims to know who he is, which made us want to revisit all we know about the artist so far. The only clue people have to his identity is a video showing him creating his popular works. In the footage that he shared, people could see Banksy but not his face. While many assume the artist is a man, this has not yet been confirmed.

The Video in Question

The footage showing Banksy as he painted was taken on the east coast of England. It was part of his “Great British Spraycation” when several of his works appeared throughout the country. One of those in the video was made at the bottom of Links Hill in North Beach, Lowestoft. It is one of his more famous works, showing a rat in a deckchair holding a drink in its hand.

The video was posted on Instagram by the artist himself and accompanied by a cover version of “Dance Monkey.” It showed how the artworks were made. Many people liked the video and commented on the artwork, sharing how it made them feel and which one was their favorite. It’s no wonder that Banksy’s works have such an effect on people. They are pre-planned and perfectly positioned to take advantage of the surrounding area while providing social commentary.

Robin Gunningham May Be Banksy

While Banksy’s identity remains a mystery for now, entrepreneur Andrew Gallagher, the one suing him, claims to know who he is. He named Robin Gunningham as the person behind the Banksy nickname. For many years now, the 49-year-old artist was rumored to be the mysterious artist.

Despite the court case, there hasn’t been any confirmation that Gunningham is Banksy. The information about the identity of the artist will remain confidential unless an acknowledgment of service of the papers is filed. This is exactly the reason Gallagher cited for being unable to discuss the claim further.