Banksy Arrested In London, Identity Revealed, page 1 (2024)

Banksy Arrested In London, Identity Revealed

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London, England — The England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter that for years has gone by thepseudonymous name of Banksy, was arrested early this morning by police in London. After hours of questioning and a raid of his London art studio, histrue name and identity have finally been revealed.
The City of London Police say Banksy’s real name is Paul William Horner, a 39-year old male born in Bristol, England.

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Poor old Banksy

His art work speaks volumes.. All he was trying to do was brighten up the old grey matter of London, make humanity a little more colourful..

And giving our souls something to reflect on..

Now it looks like Banksy is going to be reflecting on prison and porridge time.

Lets do the man a favour and send him some spray cans in prison..!

Tribute to Banksy :

I love Banksy

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reply to post by fluff007

edit on 23-2-2013 by fluff007 because: (no reason given)

Sorry, not sending a guy that doesn't want money...any money.

IMO, he's way overrated as an artist. I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or very time consuming.

reply to post by MmmPie

Sorry, not sending a guy that doesn't want money...any money.

I never stated I would send him money.. Just spray cans.

IMO, he's way overrated as an artist. I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or very time consuming.

How come I've never heard of you...

gawker.com...

No, Banksy Probably Didn’t Get Arrested

reply to post by fluff007

Cause I don't autograph my work, thus not getting myself arrested. HAHAHA.

Also, I forgot spray paint was free...weird.

edit on 23-2-2013 by MmmPie because: (no reason given)

reply to post by MmmPie

IMO, he's way overrated as an artist. I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or very time consuming.

Do I detect undertones of jealously in the above comment. A touch of the sour grapes so to speak...

Also, I forgot spray paint was free...weird.

I do not know what planet you come from. Maybe you live in some communist regime or something. Here in the UK we like earn and pay for goods. Do youcome from the back end of Russia. If so I would be happy to send you spray paints. Here we have them in a multitude of colours. Not just in red andwhite.

I like Banksys work and for your information he did not get caught....

Also, I forgot spray paint was free...weird.

I do not know what planet you come from. Maybe you live in some communist regime or something. Here in the UK we like earn and pay for goods. Do youcome from the back end of Russia. If so I would be happy to send you spray paints. Here we have them in a multitude of colours. Not just in red andwhite.

What does this have to do with wasting money on spray paint? Dumbest post I've seen in awhile.

Haha, jealous of what?

I don't do art for recognition or money. I have my priorities straight.

This sucks. He´s one of my favourite contemporary artist, because he´s both talented and has powerful messages that can make people think aboutsocial justice and other important issues.

ETA: this is probably hoax news, just google "banksy arrested".

edit on 23-2-2013 by Amandla because: (no reason given)

Originally posted by MmmPie
IMO, he's way overrated as an artist. I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or very time consuming.

I don't think anyone is insinuating that his work is hard or time consuming. The thing with Banksy is the message - nothing more. He has inspiredpossibly thousands of people around the world to do the same as him. Some better and many worse, he has a uniquely wry sense of the world that heeffortlessly translates into an image and message that people 'get' straight away.

IMO he has done a huge amount of good, he has motivated and empowered people to do and say something.

By the way... Nice thread Fluffy!!

reply to post by MmmPie

Got a picture or a link to some of your work?

No he wasn't arrested and no his name is not Paul William Horner.

betabeat.com...

Banksy is awesome, his social commentary and satirical artwork is just fantastic.

Exit Through The Gift Shop (for anyone who hasn't seen it)

edit on 23/2/13 by blupblup because: (no reason given)

reply to post by Severin

Don't get me wrong, his message is the best thing about his work.

As an ARTIST he's overrated. Strictly as a street artists. THAT'S IT.

Opinions.

Originally posted by Argyll
reply to post by MmmPie

Got a picture or a link to some of your work?

Sorry bud, I don't even like signing up for e-mail. I'm not about to take pictures of work and upload them anywhere. I can describe the last stencilI did, it was on a McDonald's and it was Ronald McDonald doing a Ballamy Salute with a Hitler Stash.

edit on 23-2-2013 by MmmPie because: (noreason given)

reply to post by MmmPie

Sorry, not sending a guy that doesn't want money...any money. IMO, he's way overrated as an artist. I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or verytime consuming.

If your avatar is your own work
I'd be jealous of Banksy as well

reply to post by cody599

Hey, don't hate MS paint!

I stencil graffiti and it's not hard or very time consuming.

reply to post by MmmPie

Pictures or it didn't happen

Just joshing man

Originally posted by MmmPie
reply to post by Severin

Don't get me wrong, his message is the best thing about his work.
As an ARTIST he's overrated. Strictly as a street artists. THAT'S IT.

Well, THE message IS the work.

Also, have you seen his paintings? He's far from just a street artist...

Thanks Fluff S & F !
I had not heard of Banksy prior to your thread.
I appreciate the pictures you posted of his artwork & I love the
messages he's created. Now I have something to check out!

Cheers
Ektar

Originally posted by Ektar
Now I have something to check out!

You're in for a real treat man