The street artist’s latest work appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday and was immediately covered up by Metropolitan Police officers.
The force is now investigating the graffiti, which is on an external wall of the Queen’s Building, as potential “criminal damage”.
It means Banksy, who has remained anonymous for more than 25 years, could finally be unmasked as he would be required to publicly disclose his name if brought to court.
The artwork, which shows a protester holding a white picket sign spattered with red paint, has now been concealed by large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers.
Less than 24 hours after it first appeared on the Grade I-listed building, HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS) confirmed it would be removed.
They’ve been trying to get
bankseyBanks ever since I recall hearing ofbankseyBanksy. May s/he ever be anonymous.I was under the impression that their identity was an open secret
I always enjoyed the rumour that it was Neil Buchanan.
Is it?
There are so many different rumors and speculations about who it is that just adds to the anonymity.
Yeah, it’s my understanding that it’s reasonably common knowledge for those in the community. They don’t just tell everyone, but it’s like a secret that everyone knows. I don’t know who it is obviously, but, assuming what I know is true, it isn’t that hard to find out.
I missed it if it was revealed, and I’m kind of glad.
It’s “Banksy”, btw…
Thanks.
it’s “Thanksy”, btw…
Well playedsy
This reads like parodsy.