Banksy Unveils Disneyland Parody Exhibition Dismaland
If Disneyland is the most magical place in the world, Dismaland is the complete opposite. The theme park exhibition is the latest installment by unknown street artist Banksy.
Modeled after Disney, the "besument park," as it has been labeled, officially opens on Aug. 22 and will work on a 4000 tickets per day distribution, with each ticket priced at less than $5, reported CNN.
The exhibition includes a few rides, a broken down castle, various reinterpretations of famous Disney characters and three different galleries that feature the work of various artists like Paco Pomet, whose piece includes Cookie Monster surrounded by rebels, Jenny Holzer, Damien Hirst, Jeff Gillette, Darren Cullen and original Banksy pieces as well.
"This place is brilliant," said Cullen, whose work is featured at the park, according to the Guardian. "I only knew the minimum amount before I got here, but it is so cool. It is just amazing having this much sarcasm in one place."
The exhibition, which has received a lot of attention from various media outlets, may promote a feeling of melancholia, but that does not mean that the general public is any less interested in exploring the one-of-a-kind art installment.
Bansky took to Instagram to apologize for the online glitch that kept many wishing to visit the exhibition from purchasing tickets.
"We would like to apologize to anyone attempting to buy tickets online today," read the caption.
"Due to unprecedented demand 'the U.K.'s most disappointing new visitor attraction' is currently unable to process online ticket sales. This Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23, tickets will only be available on the door (of the portacabin on the grass opposite the site) from 9 a.m. After reaching its 2000 capacity entry will be on a one in/one out basis. Last entry at 9pm. This may result in some queueing and we apologise for any inconvenience. Online bookings will be taken from Tuesday, 25 August."
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