Banksy fans reckon they spotted artist at exhibition after Grim Reaper clue

Banksy fans think that the elusive artist made an appearance in disguise at his latest art exhibition.

Footage from the Glasgow exhibition shows a Grim Reaper figure strolling around the city’s Royal Exchange Square.

The ghoulish figure floated around in a dodgem-style vehicle while blasting out the Bee Gees hit song Stayin’ Alive.

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As the Grim Reaper is one of the mysterious artists' most popular artwork, they believe that it may have been Banksy in disguise.

The Grim Reaper has also featured in two previous exhibitions – New York in 2013 and Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare in 2015.

Taking to social media fans shared their theories about why they believe Banksy is the strange figure.

According to the Daily Mail, one said: “I'd be willing to bet actual cash that's banksy in that. This is a painting from his Dismayland fun park and the same thing happened at a New York exhibition.”

Another quipped: “That's Banksy that."

People believe the Reaper is a stunt to encourage people to attend the all-night Cut and Run exhibition, according to the publication.

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Despite Banksy’s identity never being revealed to the public, they launched their first solo show ever since he made headlines more than 14 years ago.

The artist said he took the show to Glasgow because his favourite work of art – the statue of the Duke of Wellington, which has a traffic cone on top of it – is situated just outside the gallery.

When the show was launched, Banksy said: “I've kept these stencils hidden away for years, mindful they could be used as evidence in a charge of criminal damage.

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“That moment seems to have passed, so now I'm exhibiting them in a gallery as works of art. I'm not sure which is the greater crime.”

The exhibition has been hugely popular with day tickets selling out quickly, but art fans can still take a late-night trip or turn up on the day.

Nearby Max's Bar on Queen Street in Glasgow is serving free Irn-Bru margaritas to anyone holding a late-night show ticket.

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