DontBeThatGuy
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I certainly feel enlightened.
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Banksy Opens Disneyland-Inspired Amusement Park, Welcome to Dismalland
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I certainly feel enlightened.
More Fun To Compute
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Art has come a long way since that guy arranged some house bricks in a pile in a gallery.
Off topic, but this is such a cool image. Those background painters were some of the greats.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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I think you mean when Man first tagged graffiti on cave walls.
those disrespectful cunts
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I want to believe this theme park was built around the idea of Banksy being able to use an "EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP" sign, unironically.
phisheep
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It opens for locals today. Free entry with voucher from local newspaper along with ID and proof of residence.
So I'll be strolling along the seafront shortly to pick a ticket up.
Will report back this evening.
Aw, c'mon guys - it ain't that bad! It has at least an awesome bead shop (run by me). Do pop in and say hello if you are down this way.
So I'll be strolling along the seafront shortly to pick a ticket up.
Will report back this evening.
Aw, c'mon guys - it ain't that bad! It has at least an awesome bead shop (run by me). Do pop in and say hello if you are down this way.
Phat Michael
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Yeah pretty edgy.
Doogington
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Neat. Is he going to tackle popular children's books next?
Seductivpancakes
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All those repeat original comments is just another bansky work.
Exterminieren
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What decent pieces that are in there are being diminished by the overall package, which is a bit of a common thing for Banksy.
Taken on its own, that Cinderella piece is a knockout- striking, memorable, poignant. Unfortunately, it has to sit in the middle of a pile of half-hearted, "ooh, what if Disneyland were actually run-down!" nonsense, which really blunts it.
I mean, for fuck's sake, even the name is terrible. I mean, Dismaland? Well done on spending the five seconds it took you to think that up, Banksy.
Taken on its own, that Cinderella piece is a knockout- striking, memorable, poignant. Unfortunately, it has to sit in the middle of a pile of half-hearted, "ooh, what if Disneyland were actually run-down!" nonsense, which really blunts it.
I mean, for fuck's sake, even the name is terrible. I mean, Dismaland? Well done on spending the five seconds it took you to think that up, Banksy.
Chairmanchuck
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China did it first.
This one is about 5 km away from where I live in Beijing. In 2010 it was still like that, then in 2011 they were removing all other parts of that abandoned amusement parkt and now there is an Outlet-Center similar to european Outlet Centers there. The only thing still standing there is that Disney castle.
Beads?
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Whoaaaa can u mail me a souvineer lol
We'll see who brings in more honey!
Rawr Its Ry
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That line up is super dope, have fun man
Garrett Hawke
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Lmao
Honestly tho I don't really care for him. I don't think any of his "statements" are particularly profound or thought provoking - it's like the same level thought you'd find on Facebook "share if u agree" garbage.
2edgy4me
31GhostsIV
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Shit wish I could go see Massive Attack and RTJ. Tickets just £3 apparently so probably sold out already. Both on a Friday though so wouldn't be able to make them
Apparently tickets can only be purchased up to ten days in advance? The website is down at the moment.
Reverend Funk
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i love art
Zeouterlimits
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Seems kinda cool, I'd like to wander around it and see the different works.
travisbickle
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Disney represents globalisation of culture and the loss of diversity, not consumerism.
disappeared
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Would you be willing to do me a favor and snap a couple good shots of that Ariel piece?
Alex_Mexico
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Yeah I'm getting tired of it too.
Also, unless I'm missing something, supposedly no one knows who Banksy is. How can anyone know if he who claims is Banksy and did something is the real Banksy? Couldn't I make some urban art at a park and say it was Banksy? Who's to say I'm not telling the truth? How can anyone contact him to, say, work with The Simpsons guys to make that couch gag?
And he built an amusement park there.
King Tubby
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I'd be down with a Disney Land by way of Silent Hill.
he/she/it has his people who work for him/her/whatever.
I still believe it is a group of people working under a name..
Sure, to somebody who hasn't been to Disney at all.
Ignoring Epcot, which is a theme park dedicated to diversity and education of different cultures, Disney has been a supporter of LGBT/Different Religions/Different Races for the longest time.
I just don't see why hipsters go off and feed on something else. The transparency that they rather cling on to these types of designs, and consumerism very much still being part of the commentary of this style of art, just goes to show that they too enjoy being puppeted around by commercial means with mascots they feel they can use to help identify with others and provide enjoyment, all while lining the pockets of artists like Banksy.
Now that's not to say it isn't art, or that the statement isn't one the artist(s) truly believe(s) in. I am just stunned that there is a large set of people who hold such a position who can't look at themselves and realize they are committing the same faults as they criticize the "mainstream" in habitually doing.
nephilimdj
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The gallery inside is awesome, but not a huge fan of the outside works
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Ahaha, this is probably just got me really thinking because of a conversation I was having on skype a couple of hours ago.
If you were to ask me what I thought of the "bemusement" park tomorrow I would probably just say it has some interesting little tid-bits. lol.
I put as much effort into my comment as a lazy piece of cultural critique like this mess deserves.
BreezyLimbo
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I wish I could visit so I'd have use for my band-aid stockpile
because I would cut myself so hard on the edginess of it
Seriously though, put me in the camp that this just seems to be trying too hard. We get it, Disney is a consumerist monster that devours all.
because I would cut myself so hard on the edginess of it
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Seriously though, put me in the camp that this just seems to be trying too hard. We get it, Disney is a consumerist monster that devours all.
Gozer the Gozerian
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I went to Disney World a couple weeks ago for the first time since I was a little kid, it was freaking awesome.
Drinking around the world at Epcot was the best, avocado margarita at Mexico was delicious.
To be fair the wanksy one is great. I prefer the haters to the 'here I found another example of someone taking inspiration from a cultural touch stone pat my head crowd.'
phisheep
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Well, that turned out to be rather a lot of fun!
Perhaps it is just the contrariness of human nature, but with all the staff and many of the exhibits going out of their way to be morose, glum and despairing people reacted against it and enjoyed themselves. Weird.
Will post some more tonight, but first just one subversive story.
There's a wall there where you can practice fly-posting, using a pre-supplied set of angsty lefty slogans. But I managed to plaster up a few flyers for my shop before they noticed - last I saw they were trying to pick 'em off the wall. That's not exactly the message folks!
Perhaps it is just the contrariness of human nature, but with all the staff and many of the exhibits going out of their way to be morose, glum and despairing people reacted against it and enjoyed themselves. Weird.
Will post some more tonight, but first just one subversive story.
There's a wall there where you can practice fly-posting, using a pre-supplied set of angsty lefty slogans. But I managed to plaster up a few flyers for my shop before they noticed - last I saw they were trying to pick 'em off the wall. That's not exactly the message folks!
edit: beaten but pic anyways?!
the edge, it hurts
I find these critiques empty and lacking any real substance. Instead of discussing their views on the strengths and weaknesses of Banksy's works, they rely on oft quoted Twitter quotes and seemingly a knee jerk disdain for anything dystopian. Humorously, considering Banksy's worldwide acclaim, the posters' snide remarks about the artist's work being "edgy" feels a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
BattleMonkey
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Epcot was stupid as a kid. As an adult, Epcot is the greatest. The Wine and Food Festival starting at the end of September is one of the highlights of the year always.
lazer_bean
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yeah Banksy is just a franchise
I like him a lot but I don't think that's his best work
thecouncil
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What I love about it is that it's so honest and right. Great commentary. I'm shocked it hasn't been done before.
Cymbal Head
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