Scrolling through your social media feed, there may have come a time you may have seen the creative street art created by famed anonymous artist, Banksy. Over the years, the critically acclaimed artist has managed to remain anonymous while creating his art and this has given rise to a number of theories pertaining to his real identity. And now, another theory has surfaced which claims that Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan is the brains behind Banksy.
Just last week, a Twitter user suggested that a rumour was going around which suggested that the Art Attack presenter was the mind behind the infamous artworks. Some of his famous pieces include the Balloon Girl and Love is in the Bin. The popular art show was hosted by Neil Buchanan on ITV between 1990 to 2007. The theory was given rise due to the fact that Neil Buchanan has done shows in all the cities where Banksy’s art has appeared on walls and surfaces.
The presenter however, has denied the claims. “We have been inundated with enquiries over the weekend regarding the current social media story.”Unfortunately, this website does not have the infrastructure to answer all these enquiries individually, however, we can confirm that there is no truth in the rumour whatsoever.”
Many netizens took to Twitter to share their views on the theory.
“Just heard that it’s rumoured Neil Buchanan is Banksy. If true, it’s the funniest s*** ever. Aintree’s finest. He’s a musician and art has followed in the cities of shows he’s done allegedly. This is straight in the believe without question category,” one user wrote.
Just heard that it's rumoured Neil Buchanan is Banksy. If true, it's the funniest shit ever. Aintree's finest.
He's a musician and art has followed in the cities of shows he's done allegedly.
This is straight in the believe without question category . pic.twitter.com/LWU48wGekR
— Scouseman (@ScouseMan_) September 4, 2020
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“Interesting…Neil Buchanan WAS known for his big outdoor pieces utilising multimedia props and items to craft uncanny replicas. (and then sometimes getting chased down by a perturbed member of authority who he supposedly “borrowed” the materials from),” wrote another.
Interesting…Neil Buchanan WAS known for his big outdoor pieces utilising multimedia props and items to craft uncanny replicas
(and then sometimes getting chased down by a perturbed member of authority who he supposedly “borrowed” the materials from) pic.twitter.com/YiW9BnAL2F
— The Bonsai Treehouse (@BonsaiTreehouse) September 5, 2020