Will The Real Banksy Please Stand Up?

So, this week there has been a lot of brew haha about artist Banksy being photographed (again?!). So it got me thinking... Here are some other photographs that claim to be Banksy. Below is the hippie dude from the Glastonbury stunt, notice the font on the board is definitely Banksy-esque. Hmmm...

So the two dudes above kinda sorta look a bit alike right? But they too are NOT HIM. The one below is the image we keep seeing in all the tabloids telling us Banksy's real name is Robin Gunningham. Below that is what is suspected to be Banksy in the background of the video for Modern Multiples videos showing them destroying all proofs and films for their session. But he is not wearing glasses, so I think this is NOT HIM. During the video you do hear Duardo say outloud "it has been great having Robin here this week" (or something similar in nature). Hmmm...

Dude above looks a lot like the dude leaning over from all the tabloids, but maybe 10 years younger. Which would make sense based on the subject matter on the wall that he is working on. A few random thoughts, is Banksy maybe a small group of artists? Can't be, can it? I asked a fellow Bristol artist recently if a street graffiti piece in Los Angeles was his and he informed me it was indeed Banky's piece and that Banksy was and has been living in Hollywood for a while now! Hmmm, seems strange he is living in Thierry & Shepard's backyards... But, here is the most confusing part of all. Below is a shitty cell phone pick catching Banksy?? in the act on the streets of London, BUT he is NOT wearing glasses, this image below is NOT HIM!

WTF? I give up! For now!

Stik 'Single Mum' Art Show + Print Release Details

Word is U.K artist Stik are going to be dropping a 2 colour 45 x 102cm screen print available in 5 different colour ways, they will come signed and numbered by the artist for £75 each. The photo of 5 potential colour ways below is quite appetizing, these are going to be available through the Subway Gallery in London.

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Obey 'Bayside Billboard' Print Release Details

Here is the next release called 'Bayside Billboard' by artist Shepard Fairey and Obey. This is an 18 x 24 inch screen print with an edition size of 450, comes signed and numbered by the artist for $45 each. These BEAUTIES will be available at a random time on Friday March 10th. Don't forget to grab a copy of the 'Flag' offset print too. The design is so sharp and it is an open edition so you know you have time.

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Juxtapoz 'Erotica' Book Available

Just need to mention this release again, Juxtapoz's Erotica book available everywhere.

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Dan McCarthy 'Its Good To Warm My Bones Beside The Fire' Print Available

Here is this month's offering called 'Its Good To Warm My Bones Beside The Fire' by artist Dan McCarthy. This is a 5 colour 20 x 15 inch screenprint with an edition size of 650, comes signed and numbered by the artist for $40 each.

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Buff Monster 'Omi' Series Available

Artist Buff Monster just dropped his NEW 'Omi' on his web page, these are available as a pair only for only $24. Munky King recently released their first blind-boxed toy called the 'Omi'. This is the first blind-boxed toy I've done in a while. Here is the original and alternative colorways of my design. Comes ready to be hung on a wall or to be attached to a small free-standing wall that's included. They'll also stand alone if you attach them to each other.

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Flummox Industries 'Woofer Tweeter Study # 42 aka Speakers' Print Available

Here is a wicked print called 'Woofer Tweeter Study # 42' aka 'Speakers' by artist Flummox Industries. This makes me want to turn my stereo up louder! :) This is available with 5 different backgrounds, they are all 20 x 28 inch prints on 192GSM ultra premium matte paper. No idea if there is an edition size, signed? numbered? for $95 each. I will get more details soon. Awesome print though!!

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Cept 'Daily Operation' Red, Blue + Brown' Prints Available

Here is a NEW print called 'Daily Operation' by artist Cept. These are all 2 colour 50 x 70cm screenprimnts on acid free paper with an edition size of 20 each, they come signed and numbered by the artist for £50 each. These are available through StealFromWork.

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Data 'Owl' Upfest Print Available

Here is a STUNNING owl print by artist Data. This is 1 colour 120 x 70cm screen print with massive hand finishing ink work on 300GSM Somerset soft white paper with an edition size of 50, comes signed and numbered by the artist for £90 each. this is being released through Upfest.

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Unhuman 'The Boss' + 'Erykah' Prints Available

Here are some GREAT prints from artist Unhuman out of Bulgaria. These two are KILLER. Above is my fave - 'The Boss' it is a 4 colour 32 x 45cm print on 350GSM white pearl paper with an edition size of 9, comes signed and numbered by the artist for €35 each. Below is 'Erykah' a 33 x 49cm print with an edition size of 20, comes signed and numbered by the artist for €80 each.

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