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== Works ==
== Works ==
Among the structures photographed prior 2 the opening were a large pinwheel, a metal galloping horse and a twisted truck sculpture, ''Big Rig Jig'' by artist [[Mike Ross (artist)|Mike Ross]] which was previously shown at [[Burning Man]] in 2007.<ref name="metr_Bank">{{Cite web | title = Banksy's opening a post-apocalyptic theme park called Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare | author = Siam Goorwich | work = Metro | date = 18 August 2015 | accessdate = 18 August 2015 | url = http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/18/banksys-new-dismaland-show-in-weston-super-mare-looks-dark-and-epic-5348355/ | language = | quote = }}</ref><ref name="stre_Upco">{{Cite web | title = Upcoming: Banksy "Dismaland" Pop-Up Exhibition @ Weston-Super-Mare | author = | work = streetartnews.net | date = | accessdate = 19 August 2015 | url = http://www.streetartnews.net/2015/08/upcoming-banksy-dismaland-pop-up.html | language = | quote = }}</ref><ref name="atla_BigR">{{Cite web | title = Big Rig Jig | author = Nicholas Jackson | work = Atlas Obscura | date = | accessdate = 19 August 2015 | url = http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/big-rig-jig | language = | quote = }}</ref> Works by 58 artists, including [[Jenny Holzer]], [[Damien Hirst]] and [[Jimmy Cauty]] are featured in the park.<ref name="Guardian" /> Banksy said he contacted the "best artists I could imagine," to exhibit, with two artists turning down.<ref name="theg_Bank">{{Cite web | title = Banksy's Dismaland: 'amusements and anarchism' in artist’s biggest project yet | last = Brown | first = Mark | work = [[The Guardian]] | date = 2015-08-20 | accessdate = 2015-08-21 | url = http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/aug/20/banksy-dismaland-amusements-anarchism-weston-super-mare | language = | quote = }}</ref>
Among the structures photographed prior to the opening were a large pinwheel, a metal galloping horse and a twisted truck sculpture, ''Big Rig Jig'' by artist [[Mike Ross (artist)|Mike Ross]] which was previously shown at [[Burning Man]] in 2007.<ref name="metr_Bank">{{Cite web | title = Banksy's opening a post-apocalyptic theme park called Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare | author = Siam Goorwich | work = Metro | date = 18 August 2015 | accessdate = 18 August 2015 | url = http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/18/banksys-new-dismaland-show-in-weston-super-mare-looks-dark-and-epic-5348355/ | language = | quote = }}</ref><ref name="stre_Upco">{{Cite web | title = Upcoming: Banksy "Dismaland" Pop-Up Exhibition @ Weston-Super-Mare | author = | work = streetartnews.net | date = | accessdate = 19 August 2015 | url = http://www.streetartnews.net/2015/08/upcoming-banksy-dismaland-pop-up.html | language = | quote = }}</ref><ref name="atla_BigR">{{Cite web | title = Big Rig Jig | author = Nicholas Jackson | work = Atlas Obscura | date = | accessdate = 19 August 2015 | url = http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/big-rig-jig | language = | quote = }}</ref> Works by 58 artists, including [[Jenny Holzer]], [[Damien Hirst]] and [[Jimmy Cauty]] are featured in the park.<ref name="Guardian" /> Banksy said he contacted the "best artists I could imagine," to exhibit, with two artists turning down.<ref name="theg_Bank">{{Cite web | title = Banksy's Dismaland: 'amusements and anarchism' in artist’s biggest project yet | last = Brown | first = Mark | work = [[The Guardian]] | date = 2015-08-20 | accessdate = 2015-08-21 | url = http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/aug/20/banksy-dismaland-amusements-anarchism-weston-super-mare | language = | quote = }}</ref>


For one exhibit, the books of [[Jeffrey Archer]], a British novelist and former politician, will be burned each day in a fire pit.<ref name="usat_Brit">{{Cite web | title = British artist Banksy opens anti-theme park 'Dismaland' | last = Hjelmgaard | first = Kim | work = USA TODAY | date = 21 August 2015 | accessdate = 2015-08-21 | url = http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/08/21/banksy-dismaland-britain/32101165/ | quote = }}</ref>
For one exhibit, the books of [[Jeffrey Archer]], a British novelist and former politician, will be burned each day in a fire pit.<ref name="usat_Brit">{{Cite web | title = British artist Banksy opens anti-theme park 'Dismaland' | last = Hjelmgaard | first = Kim | work = USA TODAY | date = 21 August 2015 | accessdate = 2015-08-21 | url = http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/08/21/banksy-dismaland-britain/32101165/ | quote = }}</ref>

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Dismaland
File:Dismaland5.jpg
LocationWeston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England
Websitewww.dismaland.co.uk

Dismaland is a temporary art project organised by street artist Banksy, constructed in the seaside resort town of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England.[1] The secretive pop-up exhibition at the Tropicana, a disused lido, is "a sinister twist on Disneyland" that opened during the weekend of 21 August 2015.[2] Banksy has described it as a "family theme park unsuitable for children".[3]

Banksy created ten new works and funded the construction of the exhibition himself. The show features 58 artists of the 60 Banksy originally invited to participate, and is scheduled to run until 27 September 2015, for 36 days, with 4,000 tickets available for purchase per day.[4]

Development

Local residents of Weston-super-Mare were told that a Hollywood company called Atlas Entertainment was using the location to film a crime thriller called Grey Fox. Signs proclaiming "Grey Fox Productions" were posted around entrances to the site.[5][6][7] Pictures of its construction began surfacing online in early August 2015, and included a "fairy castle and massive sculptures".[8] Holly Cushing, whose name appeared in the credits of a documentary about Banksy and who is often reported to be his manager, was sighted at the construction site before the opening, which contributed to the decline of its status as "secret".[8][9]

Works

Among the structures photographed prior to the opening were a large pinwheel, a metal galloping horse and a twisted truck sculpture, Big Rig Jig by artist Mike Ross which was previously shown at Burning Man in 2007.[10][11][12] Works by 58 artists, including Jenny Holzer, Damien Hirst and Jimmy Cauty are featured in the park.[4] Banksy said he contacted the "best artists I could imagine," to exhibit, with two artists turning down.[13]

For one exhibit, the books of Jeffrey Archer, a British novelist and former politician, will be burned each day in a fire pit.[14]

On Fridays, there are scheduled performances by musicians including Run the Jewels, Pussy Riot, and Massive Attack.[15]

Contributors [16]

Reception

High demand for tickets to the exhibition has caused the Dismaland website to crash repeatedly. Some have wondered whether or not this has been deliberately contrived by Banksy as part of the irony of the Dismaland experience.[17]

51°20′27″N 2°58′58″W / 51.3409°N 2.9828°W / 51.3409; -2.9828

References

  1. ^ Morris, Steven (18 August 2015). "Banksy fans flock to Weston-super-Mare after Dismaland show rumours". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Is Banksy about to open a new exhibition in Weston-super-Mare?". Bristol Post. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Banksy Dismaland show revealed at Weston's Tropicana - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. ^ a b Brown, Mark (20 August 2015). "Banksy's Dismaland: 'amusements and anarchism' in artist's biggest project yet". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  5. ^ BEN WILKINSON (17 August 2015). "Is this Banksy's dark vision of Disneyland? Underground street artist 'is preparing new show' including a fairy castle and massive sculptures on site of old lido in Weston-super-Mare". DailyMail.com.
  6. ^ "Seaside exhibition 'bears Banksy hallmarks' says author - BBC News". BBC News. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Welcome to Dismaland, Banksy's secret pop-up exhibition – video". The Guardian. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Banksy 'using film set as a cover for secret new Dismaland exhibition'". ITV News. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  9. ^ Beggs, Alex (18 August 2015). "Is Banksy Out to Ruin Disneyland?". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  10. ^ Siam Goorwich (18 August 2015). "Banksy's opening a post-apocalyptic theme park called Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare". Metro. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Upcoming: Banksy "Dismaland" Pop-Up Exhibition @ Weston-Super-Mare". streetartnews.net. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  12. ^ Nicholas Jackson. "Big Rig Jig". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  13. ^ Brown, Mark (20 August 2015). "Banksy's Dismaland: 'amusements and anarchism' in artist's biggest project yet". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  14. ^ Hjelmgaard, Kim (21 August 2015). "British artist Banksy opens anti-theme park 'Dismaland'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  15. ^ Schwab, Katharine (20 August 2015). "Welcome to 'Dismaland': A Theme Park by Banksy". The Atlantic. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  16. ^ http://www.dismaland.co.uk/artists
  17. ^ Matt Payton (21 August 2015). "People trying to buy tickets don't think Banksy's Dismaland is real". Metro.co.uk.

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