Banksy’s Anger About "Graffiti Wars"

About a month ago, King Robbo released a video called “Graffiti Wars” right after Banksy‘s “Antics Roadshow” aired on Channel 4. In fact, some felt that Robbo’s video was a competitive response to Banksy’s piece, and it seems like it struck a nerve.

Banksy is officially calling for an investigation into the documentary, claiming that it implies that he was responsible for Robbo’s coma.

In a statement Banksy said :

“Graffiti Wars contained some inaccuracies that I’ve asked to be investigated and some facts that need to be corrected. They alleged I painted over a piece by Robbo and led viewers to believe I had something to do with him being in a coma. I wish Robbo a full and speedy recovery.”

One of the most irritating inaccuracies, according to Banksy and his official PR agent Jo Brooks, was that a couple in the documentary were described as “two members of Team Banksy.” Banksy and Brooks both deny any relation to the couple.

In response, Channel 4 released an updated, edited version of the video on their website and said, “Graffiti Wars in no way suggests that Banksy was responsible for the injuries sustained by King Robbo … The documentary clearly states that Banksy did not realise he was painting over Robbo’s work and includes a picture of the deteriorated work.”

Via The Guardian