‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims mysterious viral plaque is a copy
It all started with a bench plaque in Royal York Crescent in Clifton, Bristol, UK. There, a sardonic bench tribute was paid to a cheating husband ‘Roger’, with an engraving that reads: “For My Love 06.09.69 - 25.12.23 Husband, Father, Adulterer Yes, Roger, I Knew” Delightful. Simply delightful. The mysterious plaque caused much merriment, but has also led several to question its authenticity, or if it could be the work of famed and elusive street artist Banksy – who is originally from Bristol. The birth date inscribed is 6/9/69, with the death date is 25/12/23 - which has raised some eyebrows....