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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Fะฏ on Aug 24, 2015 14:56:21 GMT 1, Some of these staff are on instagram - give them a tag in your photos if you meet them... (they are obviously not this miserable in real life) They seem to be tagging the photos they are in, good on them.
instagram.com/harvmania/ instagram.com/jordanobrien26/ instagram.com/farhath_push10/
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 14:59:20 GMT 1, I'm only just beginning to get over the spectacle and experience of the whole event and beginning to think about the art. I think some real thought provoking pieces and the selection of artists was clearly well thought out. There were one or two that didn't really seem to fit - I can understand why they might have been included but the work offered was a little bemusing. Josh Keyes was one that I just didn't feel integrated with the rest of the show very well and to have one OG and then a load of prints was (for me) a wierd decision. Surely this show more than any other would have inspired the artists to put forward some real challenging and thought provoking pieces Yes is it was nice to see AP's of some of his prints but felt it was very lazy and a wasted opportunity not to pull out some top drawer pieces and really use his style to emphasise the decay and neglect of our environments and cultures Plus understand how busy someone like Keyes is. The above statement shows he didnt know much, but also this thing was only beginning to be planned in January. Who knows when he was contacted, many of these pieces from all of the artists I have seen before, meaning they may have pulled from collectors, or galleries.
Usually artists are contacted to prepare for exhibitions over a year in advance.
I'm only just beginning to get over the spectacle and experience of the whole event and beginning to think about the art. I think some real thought provoking pieces and the selection of artists was clearly well thought out. There were one or two that didn't really seem to fit - I can understand why they might have been included but the work offered was a little bemusing. Josh Keyes was one that I just didn't feel integrated with the rest of the show very well and to have one OG and then a load of prints was (for me) a wierd decision. Surely this show more than any other would have inspired the artists to put forward some real challenging and thought provoking pieces Yes is it was nice to see AP's of some of his prints but felt it was very lazy and a wasted opportunity not to pull out some top drawer pieces and really use his style to emphasise the decay and neglect of our environments and cultures Plus understand how busy someone like Keyes is. The above statement shows he didnt know much, but also this thing was only beginning to be planned in January. Who knows when he was contacted, many of these pieces from all of the artists I have seen before, meaning they may have pulled from collectors, or galleries. Usually artists are contacted to prepare for exhibitions over a year in advance.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Jameszee on Aug 24, 2015 15:04:23 GMT 1, I'm only just beginning to get over the spectacle and experience of the whole event and beginning to think about the art. I think some real thought provoking pieces and the selection of artists was clearly well thought out. There were one or two that didn't really seem to fit - I can understand why they might have been included but the work offered was a little bemusing. Josh Keyes was one that I just didn't feel integrated with the rest of the show very well and to have one OG and then a load of prints was (for me) a wierd decision. Surely this show more than any other would have inspired the artists to put forward some real challenging and thought provoking pieces Yes is it was nice to see AP's of some of his prints but felt it was very lazy and a wasted opportunity not to pull out some top drawer pieces and really use his style to emphasise the decay and neglect of our environments and cultures I've saw Josh mentioned on FB that he only had limited originals to hand, and sounded a little frustrated that he didn't have more to offer the show when asked. Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme.
I'm only just beginning to get over the spectacle and experience of the whole event and beginning to think about the art. I think some real thought provoking pieces and the selection of artists was clearly well thought out. There were one or two that didn't really seem to fit - I can understand why they might have been included but the work offered was a little bemusing. Josh Keyes was one that I just didn't feel integrated with the rest of the show very well and to have one OG and then a load of prints was (for me) a wierd decision. Surely this show more than any other would have inspired the artists to put forward some real challenging and thought provoking pieces Yes is it was nice to see AP's of some of his prints but felt it was very lazy and a wasted opportunity not to pull out some top drawer pieces and really use his style to emphasise the decay and neglect of our environments and cultures I've saw Josh mentioned on FB that he only had limited originals to hand, and sounded a little frustrated that he didn't have more to offer the show when asked. Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by 11 on Aug 24, 2015 15:08:59 GMT 1, Maybe I'm assuming that he had more notice than he did - but even with very short notice it wouldn't be difficult to locate some key pieces from his major collectors
Its been suggested that the US based artists (or maybe Non-UK artists) were more aware of what they were to be involved in as there were instances of artists cancelling or declining other opportunities as they were to be part of a major event in the UK
And if someone like me knew that Mr B was curating a show over 3 months ago (point being I'm a nobody) I find it remarkable that mainstream artists wouldn't have had at least an inkling of what they were going to be involved in
Maybe I'm assuming that he had more notice than he did - but even with very short notice it wouldn't be difficult to locate some key pieces from his major collectors
Its been suggested that the US based artists (or maybe Non-UK artists) were more aware of what they were to be involved in as there were instances of artists cancelling or declining other opportunities as they were to be part of a major event in the UK
And if someone like me knew that Mr B was curating a show over 3 months ago (point being I'm a nobody) I find it remarkable that mainstream artists wouldn't have had at least an inkling of what they were going to be involved in
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Happy Shopper on Aug 24, 2015 15:10:41 GMT 1, Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme. Seems odd he didn't offer recent work to the show anyway. Or at least send them pics and ask what they wanted!? I don't think he thought about it until too late.
Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme. Seems odd he didn't offer recent work to the show anyway. Or at least send them pics and ask what they wanted!? I don't think he thought about it until too late.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Happy Shopper on Aug 24, 2015 15:17:33 GMT 1, Not a comment on the show, but can I just say what a delight WSM is !
I assumed Banksy's intension was to slightly take the piss, but also encourage people to spend some cash in quite a run down area... but actually it's really nice !!
Not a comment on the show, but can I just say what a delight WSM is !
I assumed Banksy's intension was to slightly take the piss, but also encourage people to spend some cash in quite a run down area... but actually it's really nice !!
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Jameszee
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Jameszee on Aug 24, 2015 15:22:18 GMT 1, Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme. Seems odd he didn't offer recent work to the show anyway. Or at least send them pics and ask what they wanted!? I don't think he thought about it until too late. Think he only finished painting it a few weeks ago Happyshopper mate.
Plus in another post, he reached out to Banksy, saying he would have lent his more current work (A Whole New World) should he have known the overall theme. Seems odd he didn't offer recent work to the show anyway. Or at least send them pics and ask what they wanted!? I don't think he thought about it until too late. Think he only finished painting it a few weeks ago Happyshopper mate.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Happy Shopper on Aug 24, 2015 15:31:06 GMT 1, On one hand, that's pretty cool... on the other hand, should we be stalking these people? harvmania was very funny, telling people not to bother queuing for some of the areas inside.
On one hand, that's pretty cool... on the other hand, should we be stalking these people? harvmania was very funny, telling people not to bother queuing for some of the areas inside.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by 11 on Aug 24, 2015 15:32:45 GMT 1, Not a comment on the show, but can I just say what a delight WSM is ! I assumed Banksy's intension was to slightly take the piss, but also encourage people to spend some cash in quite a run down area... but actually it's really nice !! We all commented that we expected to see a complete shit-hole but it is a very nice sea-side town.
The lack of tourism and revenues is having some drastic effects and the town is definitely on the decline but the architecture, scenery and facilities were all great - the bars after a certain hour became a little 'edgy' but on the whole came away feeling a little nostalgic for all those sea-side places visited as a child
I should have bought a stick of rock and a kiss me quick hat to complete the experience
Not a comment on the show, but can I just say what a delight WSM is ! I assumed Banksy's intension was to slightly take the piss, but also encourage people to spend some cash in quite a run down area... but actually it's really nice !! We all commented that we expected to see a complete shit-hole but it is a very nice sea-side town. The lack of tourism and revenues is having some drastic effects and the town is definitely on the decline but the architecture, scenery and facilities were all great - the bars after a certain hour became a little 'edgy' but on the whole came away feeling a little nostalgic for all those sea-side places visited as a child I should have bought a stick of rock and a kiss me quick hat to complete the experience
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by European Bob on Aug 24, 2015 15:42:35 GMT 1, I had a chat with Scott Hove, Lovely chap. His works were visually stunning and something I have not seen before. He mentioned that he was contacted and produced the pieces in five weeks; which were also the largest pieces he has produced in such a short time scale! so this may give you an insight as to how notice artists were given.
I had a chat with Scott Hove, Lovely chap. His works were visually stunning and something I have not seen before. He mentioned that he was contacted and produced the pieces in five weeks; which were also the largest pieces he has produced in such a short time scale! so this may give you an insight as to how notice artists were given.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Fะฏ on Aug 24, 2015 15:59:27 GMT 1, On one hand, that's pretty cool... on the other hand, should we be stalking these people? harvmania was very funny, telling people not to bother queuing for some of the areas inside. No dont stalk them. its social media so they are all out there. some had tagged themselves in peoples photos
On one hand, that's pretty cool... on the other hand, should we be stalking these people? harvmania was very funny, telling people not to bother queuing for some of the areas inside. No dont stalk them. its social media so they are all out there. some had tagged themselves in peoples photos
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Happy Shopper on Aug 24, 2015 16:04:30 GMT 1, On the timescale issue, I wonder what/when Block 9 were told? Secret event... Build us a full scale Disney Castle in ruins !?? Haha
On the timescale issue, I wonder what/when Block 9 were told? Secret event... Build us a full scale Disney Castle in ruins !?? Haha
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by RoboJ on Aug 24, 2015 16:17:40 GMT 1, I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints?
I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by rosh on Aug 24, 2015 16:18:45 GMT 1, Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ?
Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Happy Shopper on Aug 24, 2015 16:34:29 GMT 1, I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints?
They're sold out already... Unless they have a few aside for an online drop. I missed out. It would be interesting if they treat this like a Santa's Ghetto.
I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints? They're sold out already... Unless they have a few aside for an online drop. I missed out. It would be interesting if they treat this like a Santa's Ghetto.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by DrWhite on Aug 24, 2015 16:36:22 GMT 1, I was in trouble before I got thru security Having now had the pleasure of meeting you this doesn't surprise me one little bit. Surprised they weren't watching out for you on the outskirts of the town How are you sir, recovered yet ?
Hey hey - had a ball !! Great meeting you mate & other forum members ! The local police were definately briefed !! I got this on my way to the show
I think I made quite the impression - I've forgotten a lot of members that I met ! Until they messaged me to enquire about my hangover !! It lasted 2 days Planning a return trip - no doubt it will be another epic adventure
I was in trouble before I got thru security Having now had the pleasure of meeting you this doesn't surprise me one little bit. Surprised they weren't watching out for you on the outskirts of the town How are you sir, recovered yet ? Hey hey - had a ball !! Great meeting you mate & other forum members ! The local police were definately briefed !! I got this on my way to the show I think I made quite the impression - I've forgotten a lot of members that I met ! Until they messaged me to enquire about my hangover !! It lasted 2 days Planning a return trip - no doubt it will be another epic adventure
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by trapnel1 on Aug 24, 2015 16:43:44 GMT 1, I had a chat with Scott Hove, Lovely chap. His works were visually stunning and something I have not seen before. He mentioned that he was contacted and produced the pieces in five weeks; which were also the largest pieces he has produced in such a short time scale! so this may give you an insight as to how notice artists were given. Josh Keyes had a show opening in Portland in early August, so if his timescale was the same I can imagine his capacity to produce new work would have been limited......
I had a chat with Scott Hove, Lovely chap. His works were visually stunning and something I have not seen before. He mentioned that he was contacted and produced the pieces in five weeks; which were also the largest pieces he has produced in such a short time scale! so this may give you an insight as to how notice artists were given. Josh Keyes had a show opening in Portland in early August, so if his timescale was the same I can imagine his capacity to produce new work would have been limited......
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 24, 2015 17:33:21 GMT 1, I am hoping to maybe head back again, but if not could somebody do me a flavour.......
The orange high vis vests with crimesight on the back from the anarchist tent, could someone please get me a medium and a large and I'll sort out costs etc
Many thanks pm me if you can help me out
Many thanks And enjoy it
PS: Top tip be as cheeky as possible to front door security
I am hoping to maybe head back again, but if not could somebody do me a flavour....... The orange high vis vests with crimesight on the back from the anarchist tent, could someone please get me a medium and a large and I'll sort out costs etc Many thanks pm me if you can help me out Many thanks And enjoy it PS: Top tip be as cheeky as possible to front door security
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lunch Special on Aug 24, 2015 17:44:26 GMT 1, Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ? on expressobeans.
Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ? on expressobeans.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 24, 2015 17:50:08 GMT 1, Did anyone else find the banksy artwork in one of the windows of the flats in the miniature village by jimmy cauty? Also found a cow behind on of the windows haha
Did anyone else find the banksy artwork in one of the windows of the flats in the miniature village by jimmy cauty? Also found a cow behind on of the windows haha
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by dueuomo on Aug 24, 2015 18:36:27 GMT 1, Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ? on expressobeans.
Can you link it here please?
Where can we find the PDF of available artworks ? on expressobeans. Can you link it here please?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by vaneyke on Aug 24, 2015 18:48:44 GMT 1, Absolute great exhibition! Went their yesterday and it's fanatstic
Absolute great exhibition! Went their yesterday and it's fanatstic
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 18:49:27 GMT 1, Danger...
Danger...
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by bgt5002 on Aug 24, 2015 18:59:13 GMT 1, I think the scale is a nod to not just his relevance on a mass scale now, but his ability to go wider and feature additional artists. This is as much a group show as it is a Banksy show. Yet no one is really talking about the other artists. I think we're looking in different spaces, my guy. Lots of talk of Keys, Joyce, Pure Evil, Espo, Holzer, etc.
I think the scale is a nod to not just his relevance on a mass scale now, but his ability to go wider and feature additional artists. This is as much a group show as it is a Banksy show. Yet no one is really talking about the other artists. I think we're looking in different spaces, my guy. Lots of talk of Keys, Joyce, Pure Evil, Espo, Holzer, etc.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Quinnster on Aug 24, 2015 19:19:09 GMT 1, I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints?
They were all sold out today..
I brought one on James Joyces prints on the first day, cant imagine 150 lasting the full 5 weeks so does anybody know if other artists might release prints? They were all sold out today..
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Quinnster on Aug 24, 2015 19:24:10 GMT 1, For me the highlight was the staff, they were brilliant.
For me the highlight was the staff, they were brilliant.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by badbay on Aug 24, 2015 19:24:25 GMT 1, Made it down today queue was only an hour and a half in the rain and all added to the Dismal experience and made the whole place look extra glum. The staff have done a great job of adding to the dismal atmosphere they would not let the guy in front of me in until he stopped laughing, not sure he got it, it was quite funny watching him squrim. Luckily as I have a miserable face I fitted in pretty well. Very impressed with the show and would like to go again one eve to see it all lit up.
Just glad I have seen it before the online ticket mayhem (if it is real....) begins again though there should still be tickets on the door I and I would recommend good old fashioned queuing.
I did my bit for WSM tourism and bought pie and chips .
Made it down today queue was only an hour and a half in the rain and all added to the Dismal experience and made the whole place look extra glum. The staff have done a great job of adding to the dismal atmosphere they would not let the guy in front of me in until he stopped laughing, not sure he got it, it was quite funny watching him squrim. Luckily as I have a miserable face I fitted in pretty well. Very impressed with the show and would like to go again one eve to see it all lit up. Just glad I have seen it before the online ticket mayhem (if it is real....) begins again though there should still be tickets on the door I and I would recommend good old fashioned queuing. I did my bit for WSM tourism and bought pie and chips .
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by kevkevkev on Aug 24, 2015 19:25:56 GMT 1, Weston was a great place as a kid. Every arcade was full of games as was the pier. Now its just slot machines and since the pier burnt down its lost the charm. They even charge you to go on that. I think every seaside town needs help. Would love to see upfest head to weston.
Weston was a great place as a kid. Every arcade was full of games as was the pier. Now its just slot machines and since the pier burnt down its lost the charm. They even charge you to go on that. I think every seaside town needs help. Would love to see upfest head to weston.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by bigp on Aug 24, 2015 19:26:52 GMT 1, Just got back from the show ,waited two hours in the rain.We'll worth it and very thought provoking,had a great day..
Just got back from the show ,waited two hours in the rain.We'll worth it and very thought provoking,had a great day..
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