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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by coller on Aug 24, 2015 1:40:29 GMT 1, UPDATE: Have been sorted with a white Dismaland logo shirt (thank you member who I will keep nameless to prevent harrasment)! And it seems the rat t-shirts are only in children's sizes, so that's out!
UPDATE: Have been sorted with a white Dismaland logo shirt (thank you member who I will keep nameless to prevent harrasment)! And it seems the rat t-shirts are only in children's sizes, so that's out!
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by savannahsam on Aug 24, 2015 2:56:03 GMT 1, would love a large shirt please and thank you! Can return the favor with a NYC show! thanks!
would love a large shirt please and thank you! Can return the favor with a NYC show! thanks!
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by BootjackBandit on Aug 24, 2015 4:04:43 GMT 1, The whole mocking Disney thing seems a bit trite and out of date, I feel it's been done a thousand thousand times already, even J-boy's done it for Gawd sake. Sick of seeing it tbh.
The whole mocking Disney thing seems a bit trite and out of date, I feel it's been done a thousand thousand times already, even J-boy's done it for Gawd sake. Sick of seeing it tbh. i somewhat agree, however, this looks to be pretty epically done. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by quexzea on Aug 24, 2015 4:17:15 GMT 1, I was fortunate enough to get into the preview night and I was like a kid in a candy shop! The whole experience was simply amazing. I was just taken aback by whole atmosphere; the employees, the music, the scale and every single detail was just outstanding! There was just so much to take in and my attention was grabbed every time I turned around! It was a great evening and one that I won't forget! Just wish that drive wasn't so long. I have updated my ig (@european_bob) with some vids/pics and will be updating when I can. I know theres so many pics out there already.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I was fortunate enough to get into the preview night and I was like a kid in a candy shop! The whole experience was simply amazing. I was just taken aback by whole atmosphere; the employees, the music, the scale and every single detail was just outstanding! There was just so much to take in and my attention was grabbed every time I turned around! It was a great evening and one that I won't forget! Just wish that drive wasn't so long. I have updated my ig (@european_bob) with some vids/pics and will be updating when I can. I know theres so many pics out there already. You should have been a part of the show Bob! I love your work and own two pieces. "Son Of A Bi-Bi-Bi..." and "Clouded This Boys Future Is". Thanks for sharing your experience! |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by samfrost on Aug 24, 2015 4:21:51 GMT 1, The whole mocking Disney thing seems a bit trite and out of date, I feel it's been done a thousand thousand times already, even J-boy's done it for Gawd sake. Sick of seeing it tbh. i somewhat agree, however, this looks to be pretty epically done.
Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse).
The whole mocking Disney thing seems a bit trite and out of date, I feel it's been done a thousand thousand times already, even J-boy's done it for Gawd sake. Sick of seeing it tbh. i somewhat agree, however, this looks to be pretty epically done. Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse). |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Black Apple Art on Aug 24, 2015 5:43:45 GMT 1, i somewhat agree, however, this looks to be pretty epically done. Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse).
"A last pass"?... I think picking up a Wall and Piece and or Level of Threat would point out massive volumes of diversity, messages and mediums. To jump back to this as a vehicle to display new works, ideas and other artists at this scale for such an experience gives more than "a pass" for me but credit for pulling it off. Can't think or another artist that has done anything even close to this in scale or sophistication, ever.
i somewhat agree, however, this looks to be pretty epically done. Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse). "A last pass"?... I think picking up a Wall and Piece and or Level of Threat would point out massive volumes of diversity, messages and mediums. To jump back to this as a vehicle to display new works, ideas and other artists at this scale for such an experience gives more than "a pass" for me but credit for pulling it off. Can't think or another artist that has done anything even close to this in scale or sophistication, ever. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by duggyfresh on Aug 24, 2015 8:32:32 GMT 1, How hard is it to get in? If I booked travel on a weekday, is it reasonable to expect to get in easily? Thanks Same here, driving there on a thursday, visiting Friday. If it's not too hard to get in we might be tempted to go thursdaynight as well. Or let me put it this way, do you want to see this both day and nighttime?
Got there around 19:00 last night and it took 15 mins to get in. Definitely go in the evening, as soon as it got dark was amazing.
How hard is it to get in? If I booked travel on a weekday, is it reasonable to expect to get in easily? Thanks Same here, driving there on a thursday, visiting Friday. If it's not too hard to get in we might be tempted to go thursdaynight as well. Or let me put it this way, do you want to see this both day and nighttime? Got there around 19:00 last night and it took 15 mins to get in. Definitely go in the evening, as soon as it got dark was amazing. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 8:39:08 GMT 1,
The art critics as in the Professional ones like Jones and Januszczak are a real disspointment and show themselves for the shallow media types they really are.
It's good for Banksy if he likes butt buffing and schmoozing with BBC types.
The dissapointment is that not one mention of the Palestinian, Israeli, Iranian, Syrian, artists exhibiting together in this show.
Which for Guardian Jones is surprising and BBC Januszczak is not surprising.
The art critics as in the Professional ones like Jones and Januszczak are a real disspointment and show themselves for the shallow media types they really are.
It's good for Banksy if he likes butt buffing and schmoozing with BBC types.
The dissapointment is that not one mention of the Palestinian, Israeli, Iranian, Syrian, artists exhibiting together in this show.
Which for Guardian Jones is surprising and BBC Januszczak is not surprising.
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Invaded 420 on Aug 24, 2015 8:53:00 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 "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Mishmash on Aug 24, 2015 8:53:00 GMT 1, When darkness fell the place took on another dimension and was brilliant.
When darkness fell the place took on another dimension and was brilliant.
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by .dappy on Aug 24, 2015 9:11:08 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
... you do realise that you can get arrested for crawling up and looking through people's windows ... in the old days it/you used to be called a 'peeping tom' 
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 ... you do realise that you can get arrested for crawling up and looking through people's windows ... in the old days it/you used to be called a 'peeping tom' |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 24, 2015 9:16:11 GMT 1, I've got a picture of the cow, I think!!
I've got a picture of the cow, I think!!
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by barryh on Aug 24, 2015 9:33:43 GMT 1, Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless.
Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance.
Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless.
Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance.
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by 10th Mountain on Aug 24, 2015 9:35:11 GMT 1, Advice please. I want to go in the evening. Are their tickets available from the portacabin for the evening session? if so, does anyone know at what time these are available. Very keen to go, but to fit around work and try and beat the flippers on the ticket site may not work. Any assistance appreciated. Cheers
Advice please. I want to go in the evening. Are their tickets available from the portacabin for the evening session? if so, does anyone know at what time these are available. Very keen to go, but to fit around work and try and beat the flippers on the ticket site may not work. Any assistance appreciated. Cheers
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by danbongo on Aug 24, 2015 9:38:10 GMT 1, Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless. Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance.
Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney
Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless. Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance. Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 9:48:35 GMT 1, Pull quote from The Guardian review now added...
Pull quote from The Guardian review now added... |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by barryh on Aug 24, 2015 9:49:55 GMT 1, Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless. Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance. Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney
Which is exactly what I just said...
Fair play the Disney thing has been done a lot, but most is jut not very good. Comparing a huge sculpture of a crashed princess.. To a Mickey Mouse stencil of him holding a gun with a Hirst skull is pointless. Most of it is coat tail hanging on, with very little substance. Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney Which is exactly what I just said... |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by danbongo on Aug 24, 2015 10:06:43 GMT 1, Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney Which is exactly what I just said...
I was agreeing with you and thought I was quoting the original dopey premise of our comments too
Seriously there is a lot more to this than a pastiche of bloody Disney Which is exactly what I just said... I was agreeing with you and thought I was quoting the original dopey premise of our comments too |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 10:07:58 GMT 1, Perfect weather for a dismal experience today...
Photo: @heidi.burton
Perfect weather for a dismal experience today... Photo: @heidi.burton |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by 11 on Aug 24, 2015 11:30:06 GMT 1, How hard is it to get in? If I booked travel on a weekday, is it reasonable to expect to get in easily? Thanks Same here, driving there on a thursday, visiting Friday. If it's not too hard to get in we might be tempted to go thursdaynight as well. Or let me put it this way, do you want to see this both day and nighttime?
Got in twice, thought I'd seen absolutely everything there was to see and am now sitting in Essex cursing as more and more continues to unfold that I missed.
How hard is it to get in? If I booked travel on a weekday, is it reasonable to expect to get in easily? Thanks Same here, driving there on a thursday, visiting Friday. If it's not too hard to get in we might be tempted to go thursdaynight as well. Or let me put it this way, do you want to see this both day and nighttime? Definitely worth seeing it in the day and night - as said, it is two different experiences....you can't take it all in on one visit anyway. You need to go and enjoy it all, come away and chat with others, then find there is loads you missed so return and repeat. Got in twice, thought I'd seen absolutely everything there was to see and am now sitting in Essex cursing as more and more continues to unfold that I missed. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Rouen Cathedral on Aug 24, 2015 12:09:32 GMT 1, Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse). "A last pass"?... I think picking up a Wall and Piece and or Level of Threat would point out massive volumes of diversity, messages and mediums. To jump back to this as a vehicle to display new works, ideas and other artists at this scale for such an experience gives more than "a pass" for me but credit for pulling it off. Can't think or another artist that has done anything even close to this in scale or sophistication, ever.
I don't know. To me the scaled of it just seems odd. For a 'street artist' it's just bizarre. He goes from pulling off a stencil in New York City to opening a theme park. Yeah that's pretty crazy but for banksy to be the one doing it seems odd.
Agree 100% on the overused concept of Disney mockery. However, the size and scale of this thing is rather refreshing. The reactions and delight that has been created is amazing. I do hope that Mr. B evolves away from Disney mockery and focuses on more relevant social themes (which he has to some extent in WSM, so I give him a last pass on the mouse). "A last pass"?... I think picking up a Wall and Piece and or Level of Threat would point out massive volumes of diversity, messages and mediums. To jump back to this as a vehicle to display new works, ideas and other artists at this scale for such an experience gives more than "a pass" for me but credit for pulling it off. Can't think or another artist that has done anything even close to this in scale or sophistication, ever. I don't know. To me the scaled of it just seems odd. For a 'street artist' it's just bizarre. He goes from pulling off a stencil in New York City to opening a theme park. Yeah that's pretty crazy but for banksy to be the one doing it seems odd. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Rouen Cathedral on Aug 24, 2015 12:12:26 GMT 1, Pull quote from The Guardian review now added...
Win win for banksy. Create a work of art and when people say it's boring and not good you just say that's the point. Haha pretty funny.
Pull quote from The Guardian review now added... Win win for banksy. Create a work of art and when people say it's boring and not good you just say that's the point. Haha pretty funny. |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 24, 2015 12:46:24 GMT 1, I thought it was thought provoking, funny, bemusing, rude, overwhelming and dismal… but that was the 5 hours spent in the beer garden, with a who's who of forum members, before I went to the Tropicana.
And to be honest, when I got in I didn't think the lido was really ready to reopen. They could have done a bit more to make the pool swimmable, there was still loads of graffiti everywhere, scaffolding that looked vaguely dangerous and definitely no life guards.
I thought it was thought provoking, funny, bemusing, rude, overwhelming and dismal… but that was the 5 hours spent in the beer garden, with a who's who of forum members, before I went to the Tropicana.
And to be honest, when I got in I didn't think the lido was really ready to reopen. They could have done a bit more to make the pool swimmable, there was still loads of graffiti everywhere, scaffolding that looked vaguely dangerous and definitely no life guards.
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 12:56:18 GMT 1, Do Dinsky and Dirsty. (bad Disney pun) I mean Banksy and Hirst use the same assistants.
Hands up any Banksy PR people on this forum.
It's a business.
Looks like rain.
Turned out nice again 
Do Dinsky and Dirsty. (bad Disney pun) I mean Banksy and Hirst use the same assistants. Hands up any Banksy PR people on this forum. It's a business. Looks like rain. Turned out nice again |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by smishdown on Aug 24, 2015 13:07:45 GMT 1, I'm hoping to travel down next week with the family, if I rock up at around 11 (hopefully with tickets) anyone know how long average waiting time is? Just that a 2 year old really doesn't want to stand still for 3 minutes let alone 3 hours.
Or know whether I could wait and my little one join me when I get near front?
Cheers
I'm hoping to travel down next week with the family, if I rock up at around 11 (hopefully with tickets) anyone know how long average waiting time is? Just that a 2 year old really doesn't want to stand still for 3 minutes let alone 3 hours.
Or know whether I could wait and my little one join me when I get near front?
Cheers
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Invaded 420 on Aug 24, 2015 13:09:35 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 ... you do realise that you can get arrested for crawling up and looking through people's windows ... in the old days it/you used to be called a 'peeping tom'
i know all about peeping Tom haha, afterall was born in cov. Still got a creepy statue of him round the corner from lady Godiva
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 ... you do realise that you can get arrested for crawling up and looking through people's windows ... in the old days it/you used to be called a 'peeping tom' i know all about peeping Tom haha, afterall was born in cov. Still got a creepy statue of him round the corner from lady Godiva |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Invaded 420 on Aug 24, 2015 13:11:58 GMT 1, I'm hoping to travel down next week with the family, if I rock up at around 11 (hopefully with tickets) anyone know how long average waiting time is? Just that a 2 year old really doesn't want to stand still for 3 minutes let alone 3 hours. Or know whether I could wait and my little one join me when I get near front? Cheers
its not so much the queue to get in but queues to view the different sections. We waited 45 mins to go in the 'cruel' car/tent The queue for the main inside room when we were leaving was alot longer lookin
I'm hoping to travel down next week with the family, if I rock up at around 11 (hopefully with tickets) anyone know how long average waiting time is? Just that a 2 year old really doesn't want to stand still for 3 minutes let alone 3 hours. Or know whether I could wait and my little one join me when I get near front? Cheers its not so much the queue to get in but queues to view the different sections. We waited 45 mins to go in the 'cruel' car/tent The queue for the main inside room when we were leaving was alot longer lookin |
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BANKSY "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by 1xilch on Aug 24, 2015 13:12:06 GMT 1, Still can't figure out if tickets are going to be available to book via the website? Have been told the site is part of the joke, anyone know whats going on? I wanna get tickets for the Massive Attack event, shurley that must be available to book? No?
Still can't figure out if tickets are going to be available to book via the website? Have been told the site is part of the joke, anyone know whats going on? I wanna get tickets for the Massive Attack event, shurley that must be available to book? No?
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