A Look at Banksy’s New ‘Dismaland’ Art Show Parody of Disneyland at the Weston-super-Mare Resort in Somerset, England

Justin Page

from Laughing Squid on 2015-08-20 15:32 (#HZ81)

Dismaland is a art exhibit parody of Disneyland, curated by Banksy, that is located at the Tropicana in the North Somerset, England-based resort town of Weston-super-Mare. The "bemusement park" show features artwork from artists like Josh Keyes, Axel Void, Polly Morgan, Brock Davis, Pure Evil, and more.

The exhibit will also feature live music and comedy events every Friday night from bands and comedians like DJ Yoda, Adam Bloom, and more. Dismaland will open to the public on Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 and run until September 27th, from 11 AM to 11 PM. Pre-booked sessions will be available to purchase online with tickets available to purchase "on the day from the cabin on the grass opposite the park."

poster via Dismaland

Colossal founder and editor-in-chief Christopher Jobson shot some really great photos of the installation.

photo by Christopher Jobson for Colossal

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