The Guardian view on anonymity in art: the ‘unmasking’ of Banksy and Ferrante should stop
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By The Guardian
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The Guardian view on anonymity in art: the ‘unmasking’ of Banksy and Ferrante should stop

Editorial: Our fascination with the ‘real’ identities of artists and writers is revealing about attitudes to fame and authorship