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Design Museum: Banksy’s twisted ‘Dismaland’ theme park

Design Museum presents the best of all the world’s dodgy amusement parks, “Dismaland“!
Don’t bring the kids, though. With Cinderella’s corpse (coach crash) and an elderly woman being devoured by birds, it’s not exactly family friendly.
The “bemusement park” is described by its mysterious street-artist creator, Banksy, as “a festival of art, amusements, and entry-level anarchism.”

See also from Banksy, The most rich graffiti artists in the world! 

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-8Dismaland is located in the English town of Weston-super-mare in a disused swimming facility.
According to the park’s droll website, legal representatives of the Walt Disney Corporation are strictly prohibited from entering.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park

British artist Banksy has been doing street art all over the world for more than 20 years, but his identity remains a mystery.

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Visitors should expect a thorough pat down to gain access to the park.

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The park is located on beachfront property in a deserted lido pool.

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Many of the art pieces are sharp critiques on modern amusement. This one appears to take a shot at Sea World, which was ripped apart by the 2013 documentary “Blackfish.”

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This installation, called “Big Rig Jig,” depicts two oil trucks entwined in a frantic dance.

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Banksy’s street art is scattered throughout the park.

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A garish carousel is running, but something isn’t quite right about it.

See also from Banksy, Reinterpretation of Banksy works in LEGO for bricksy series by Jeff Friesen

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-9Cinderella’s coach has crashed outside her grungy castle, making quite a scene.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-4 A mural decrying economic inequality hangs precariously above an overgrown lagoon.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-6 A sculpture of a woman engulfed by seagulls is a reference to the increasingly aggressive gulls of the English coast that recently made the news.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-14 This not-so-happy sandbox is right next to a loan office offering a 5,000% interest rate.

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This smiling portrait of British Prime Minister David Cameron looks down from a damaged billboard next to an outdoor film screening.

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Another indifferent staff member stands watch near a toilet-paper picnic table.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-11 Tempting … but then again, maybe not.

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There are many dark sculptural art pieces as well.

Design Museum - Banksy's twisted 'Dismaland' theme park-19 The pop-up park and exhibition will be open until September 27, with tickets costing £3 ($4.70).

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