Journalist Craig Williams came up with one of the leading theories when he investigated this mystery two years ago: he believes that musician Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack might be behind it all. where we did a lot of positive things in both attack and defence. With a new Banksy exhibit opening today in Toronto, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the mystery of the elusive street artist's true identity. Ospreys 23-19 Edinburgh : Massive result for Welsh region as league leaders are beaten. and then on walls all around the world, including Israel's separation wall and walls in post-Katrina New Orleans. His work has become incredibly valuable, with galleries selling his paintings and sculptures for more than half a million dollars. Massive Attack next show will be taking place on September 3 at their hometown Bristol. Williams has stated: “I believe a new mural is highly likely to appear prior to or after the concert.It's one of the art world's biggest mysteries: who is Banksy? The British street artist's politically charged images have become hugely popular over the last 20 years, and yet, no one knows his true identity.īanksy first gained fame for his stencilled spray-painted works that appeared overnight in public spaces around the U.K. A multi-disciplined artist in front of one the seminal groups in recent British music history, doubling up as the planet’s most revered street artist. The artwork for the Mowax label was done by Robert Dernaja (3D) as well as graffiti artist legend Futura2000, who is also famous for his work on Ape.255. And perhaps, at the head of such a group we have Del Naja. Perhaps the assertion then that Banksy is just one person is wide of the mark, instead being a group who have, over the years, followed Massive Attack around and painted walls at their leisure. The energy of the gig was laced with quite a bit of hype as 3D had to. Formed in 1988, the Bristol band played their first gig in the hometown in 12 years to an audience of 27,000. What if Banksy is a group of people who have been stencilling different locations both at home and abroad? Such a rich body of work done over a decade, across the globe, may allow for the suggestion. Massive Attack frontman Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja has found himself having to deny accusations that he’s leading a double life as the elusive graffiti artist Banksy. Banksy’s art is often satirical and contains political and social commentary. In Craig Williams words “ What if Banksy isn’t the one person everyone thinks he is. Williams lists dozens of locations across the globe where the appearance of Banksy murals and Massive Attack tours seem to have coincided.
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Other theory clues brings a series of Banksy’s New Orleans stencils that appeared during 2008, at the same time that the Del Naja was involved writing the soundtrack for a city focused documentary named “ Trouble the Water“. In 2010 another massive link is registered as a group of Banksy’s artwork appeared in different United Stated cities like San Francisco, New Orleans and Toronto, coinciding with the UK band tour. Williams has uncovered a uncanny link between the appearance of works attributed to Banksy in locations across the world with the timing of Massive Attack tour dates. The case of Massive Attack member 3D Robert Del Naja Joe Taysom Thu 25th Feb 2021 19. The latest hypothesis is based on a complete investigation that links Massive Attack‘s visited cities with Banksy‘s appearances. In March 2003 Massive Attack visited Melbourne, a month later Banksy’s art appeared in the city. In 2006 a Banksy exhibition took place in Los Angeles, a few weeks later than Massive Attack’s Hollywood Bowl concert. The reporter also added that the artist is backed with a group of collaborators, led by the Bristol band member.ĭel Naja was a known graffiti artist in the 80’s and has admitted to know Banksy, taking part in the film “ Exit Through The Gift Shop“, that was directed by the artist himself. Recently Scottish journalist Craig Williams presented a theory claiming that Massive Attack member Robert Del Naja AKA 3D is the person behind Banksy’s works. In 2006 a Banksy exhibition took place in Los Angeles, a few weeks later than Massive Attack’s Hollywood Bowl concert. His unknown identity and controversial art has made him a man of mystery as well as an international icon with some of his pieces reaching over a million dollars at Sotheby’s auctions. Banksy‘s graffitis and murals are a worldwide reference of street art.
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