Is that you, Mrs Banksy? Parliamentary lobbyist Joy Millward is wife of Robin Gunningham, 50, who is...

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According to reports, the partner of the mysterious Banksy is a former political lobbyist for the Labour Party.

Joy Millward is the spouse of Robin Gunningham, aged 50, who has been identified as the primary defendant in a High Court legal case against 'The Artist known as Banksy'.

Ms Millward hails from the West Midlands and was once employed as a researcher for Labour MP Austin Mitchell. She subsequently established Principle Affairs, a lobbying organization for charitable entities and is rumored to have crossed paths with Gunningham circa 2003.

They got married in Las Vegas back in 2006, but it seems like they prefer to keep a low profile, not even mingling with their neighbors. According to a source, "Even the people they sometimes talk to don't have a clue about their true identities."

Only a few individuals have been thoroughly reviewed and are aware of his true self. Joy's kinfolk haven't been informed about her spouse's occupation and identity.

Joy Millward, the spouse of Robin Gunningham, hails from the western part of Midlands and had the role of a researcher for Labour MP Austin Mitchell. Their acquaintance is estimated to have been in the year 2003.

. There's a graffiti stencil on an office building in the east of London that's thought to be made by Banksy. It depicts a person who is similar to the man known as Robin Gunningham, who some believe to be Banksy's actual identity. This image was also shown in a photograph that appeared in the Mail on Sunday newspaper.

The man on the left, who was found recording the destruction of the artwork with a joyful expression, has a striking similarity to Robin Gunningham.

Back in 2008, The Mail on Sunday published a story claiming that Banksy was the graffiti artist featured in a photo taken in Jamaica in 2004. Despite this, both Banksy and Robin Gunningham, the man suspected of being Banksy’s true identity, denied that they were the person in the photo.

The photograph displays Robin Gunningham, when he was 15 years old and studying at Bristol Cathedral School, during the summer of 1989.

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For a long time, the true identity of Banksy has been an intriguing enigma for both the media and the general population.

The artwork of the guerilla painter is typically found on buildings that seem to be chosen randomly and can cause property values to increase dramatically, leaving owners surprised and bewildered.

During the current week, the unknown creator might have to reveal their real name as they have been mentioned in a court case held in the High Court.

Andrew Gallagher, who is known for being a trailblazer in the rave scene and for making an impact on street art, has decided to take legal action against Banksy for making statements that he believes harmed his reputation. Pest Control Ltd, which is responsible for selling Banksy's pieces, has also been named as a co-defendant in the case.

The lawyers representing Gallagher have declined to reveal any specifics about the case, citing the need for confidentiality. However, the upcoming court hearing may compel Banksy's true identity to be made public.

For three decades, numerous bold and colorful individuals have been associated with the painter's persona, such as Robert Del Naja, the vocalist for Massive Attack, the famous Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett, and also the presenter of Art Attack, Neil Buchanan.

However, there is one individual who is notably distinguished from others in this regard- the pop-up artist Robin Gunningham, aged 50, who has purposely kept a low profile.

Essentially, he is identified as the primary accused in Gallagher's legal action towards Banksy.

Originally from the same place as Banksy - Bristol - newspapers have previously attempted but failed to accurately confirm Gunningham's identity as the anonymous artist.

Researchers from Queen Mary University endeavored to establish a connection between Gunningham and the graffiti that surfaced in Jamaica back in 2004.

Scientists focused on a picture that displayed a male individual wearing loose-fitting attire, holding stencils, a notebook, and aerosol cans.

However, the identification was not completely reliable since Banksy and Gunningham's parents both denied that the man in the picture was Banksy.

However, individuals who were watching closely pointed out a resemblance between the male individual captured in the image and a class picture from 1989 of Bristol Cathedral School students, which is assumed to feature Gunningham.

Gunningham and his wife Joy Millward have maintained a strict policy of not speaking publicly about their association with Banksy ever since they were first linked together.

Robin Gunningham's childhood residence in Bristol, where he resided from 1982 to 1989.

The piece of art by Banksy, which tore itself in half, has been purchased for £18.6 million ($25.4 million). The price it sold for is four times what was predicted.

A piece of art created by the world-famous artist Banksy was recently spotted in Lowestoft, Suffolk. It consists of a seagull that has been spray-painted onto a surface. The seagull can be seen tucking into a container filled with polystyrene chips that are meant for disposal.

Is it possible that Will Gallagher will embarrass Banksy in court (as shown in the photo) by making him reveal his identity?

Peter Gunningham, a contract manager, and Pamela Dawkin-Jones, a secretary, are the parents of the son mentioned in this blog. The son was raised in the wealthy Clifton area of Bristol and had dreams of becoming an artist at a young age.

Scott Nurse, a person who went to school with him, portrayed Gunningham as one of the trio of individuals in their batch who had exceptional artistic abilities. Nurse supplemented his description by stating that Gunningham had created numerous illustrations.

Anthony Hallett, who resided in close proximity to the household, had affectionate remembrances of them.

According to him, the family seemed to be pleasant all the time. It's uncertain but he believed that Robin was employed as a graffiti artist. Robin worked for other individuals and would go missing for several months. He had a rather wandering lifestyle.

I don't think he completely lost his way, but there was some tension within the family, possibly because he didn't meet their expectations. He simply vanished after he left his home.

Back in 1985, the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol showcased an exhibition entitled Graffiti Art In Britain. The display featured artists who spray painted directly on the walls of the gallery. The event was also graced by the hip hop group, The Wild Bunch, who eventually went on to be known as Massive Attack.

During an interview with pop-culture magazine Swindle back in 2006, Banksy shared that he originated from a rather petite town in the southern part of England. At the age of 10, a youngster named 3D had a significant impact on him as he was aggressively painting street art. Banksy believed that this artist had travelled to New York, and was the first to bring back the trend of using spray paint in Bristol. The artist's upbringing allowed him to witness street art before informative mediums, such as magazines and computers, ever displayed it.

3D decided to leave behind his passion for three-dimensional painting and instead became a member of the music group known as Massive Attack. This change may have been beneficial for him but it was a considerable setback for the city. Graffiti art was something that was adored and enjoyed by many during our school days. We would often create graffiti on the bus ride back home from school. It seemed to be a favored activity amongst all.

Banksy showcased his artwork for the first time in Shoreditch in 2001, but it was not until his Turf War exhibition a few years later that he gained widespread recognition.

He proceeded to make famous artworks such as The Girl with Balloon. It was peculiarly shredded during a Sotheby's auction in London, but still managed to sell for a whopping £18.6 million ($25.4 million).

In 2010, the Academy Award nomination was given to Exit Through The Gift Shop, which is a documentary film.

In the year 2015, he presented a rebellious concept for a theme park named 'Dismaland' in Weston-super-Mare. The park was flooded with bizarre artworks and was marketed as 'the most miserable destination on the planet'.

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