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Is Banksy a Robbo King?

Is Banksy a Robbo King?

King Robbo (born John Robertson, 23 October 1969 – 31 July 2014) was an English underground graffiti artist. His feud with the artist Banksy was the subject of a Channel 4 television documentary called Graffiti Wars, first shown in August 2011….

King Robbo
Style Graffiti
Website teamrobbo.org

Is King Robbo actually dead?

Deceased (1969–2014)
King Robbo/Living or Deceased

Who is Banksy’s rival?

King Robbo
‘King Robbo’, born John Robertson was an English underground graffiti artist and had a long standing feud with Banksy. He died in 2014 after sustaining head injuries in an accident.

What was King Robbo most known for graffiti bombing?

King Robbo and Trains 1985 saw King Robbo first paint a train, a moment that became a landmark in the history of graffiti in London, before creating the infamous Merry Christmas train with Drax WD in 1988, leading to a spot on the national news and in national newspapers.

When did KING ROBBO feud with Banksy?

London, England, UK. King Robbo (born John Robertson, 23 October 1969 – 31 July 2014) was an English underground graffiti artist. His feud with the artist Banksy was the subject of a Channel 4 television documentary called Graffiti Wars, first shown in August 2011.

What kind of street art does Banksy do?

Out of nowhere came infamous London street artist Banksy in 2009. In his signature stencil style, he painted a city worker covering the now grey walls with “graffiti wallpaper.” Banksy’s style is so unique and well-known that he oftentimes doesn’t even include a tag with his work.

How old was King Robbo when he painted the wall?

In 1985 15 year old King Robbo painted a graffiti work under the British Transport Police Headquarters on a wall beside Regent’s Canal in Camden, London which was only accessible by water. A large full colour graffiti piece, called “Robbo Incorporated”, it had over the years become the oldest piece of graffiti in London.

When was King Robbo born and when did he die?

London, England, UK. King Robbo (born John Robertson, 23 October 1969 – 31 July 2014) was an English underground graffiti artist.