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Dismaland

theme park by Banksy, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
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  • Banksy: Girl with Balloon
    Banksy
    / Dismaland, Walled Off Hotel, and later works

    In September 2015 Banksy debuted Dismaland, his most elaborate project to date, in Weston-super-Mare, England. The temporary amusement park and conceptual art show, which included work from other artists, was described by Banksy as “a family attraction that acknowledges inequality and impending catastrophe.” Among the sites and features was a…

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    In September 2015 Banksy debuted Dismaland, his most elaborate project to date, in Weston-super-Mare, England. The temporary amusement park and conceptual art show, which included work from other artists, was described by Banksy as “a family attraction that acknowledges inequality and impending catastrophe.” Among the sites and features was a…

    Read More