In Dismaland, Banksy has created something truly unreal

Updated On Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST
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The elusive British graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled his latest project - a parody of a seaside theme park called Dismaland, complete with a dead Cinderella. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

The elusive British graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled his latest project - a parody of a seaside theme park called Dismaland, complete with a dead Cinderella. (AP Photo)

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Many of Banksy's works will need audience participation to come to life as the show aims to offer an 'escape from mindless escapism'. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

Many of Banksy's works will need audience participation to come to life as the show aims to offer an 'escape from mindless escapism'. (AP Photo)

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A visitor poses for a picture through a 'selfie hole', during the press view for artist Banksy's theme park-styled art installation, Dismaland. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

A visitor poses for a picture through a 'selfie hole', during the press view for artist Banksy's theme park-styled art installation, Dismaland. (AP Photo)

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Artworks, sculptures and performers are seen at Dismaland, a theme park-styled art installation by British artist Banksy. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

Artworks, sculptures and performers are seen at Dismaland, a theme park-styled art installation by British artist Banksy. (Reuters)

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Tourists walk past the entrance to Dismaland, waiting to see what lies behind a miserably gothic sign on the battered facade of a decaying lido. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

Tourists walk past the entrance to Dismaland, waiting to see what lies behind a miserably gothic sign on the battered facade of a decaying lido. (Reuters)

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Hoping to take your kids to the happiest place on earth? You better steer clear from Banksy's latest creation, Dismaland. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

Hoping to take your kids to the happiest place on earth? You better steer clear from Banksy's latest creation, Dismaland. (Reuters)

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Banksy's version of Disneyland isn't exactly the happiest place on Earth. The artist has assembled a dystopian version titled Dismaland. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

Banksy's version of Disneyland isn't exactly the happiest place on Earth. The artist has assembled a dystopian version titled Dismaland. (Reuters)

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General view at Dismaland. The theme park-styled art installation by British artist Banksy is not preachy or self righteous. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2015 02:13 pm IST

General view at Dismaland. The theme park-styled art installation by British artist Banksy is not preachy or self righteous. (Reuters)

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