Banksy's little mermaid

We are rather fond of Banksy, and his satirical protests, so how could we not jump on a plane, and visit his mock attraction “Dismaland” when it opened on the English coast?

Banksy had converted an old seaside resort into a weird open air attraction, with a mix of his own, and other artists pieces.

This was only open for a few weeks and we certainly were not the only people who turned up at the gates.

Employees were clearly instructed in being as grumpy and unhelpful as possible (unless you actually needed not to bee harassed and sent in the wrong direction).

Dismaland Employees making harrassing guests at the entrance
Dismalands Employees making harrassing guests at the entrance
Dismaland - Cardbord security
Dismalands Cardbord security
  • (Mis)information at Dismaland
    (Mis)information at the Customer Service desk
  • (Mis)information at Dismaland
    (Mis)information at the Servicedesk

All in all a great experience, that took a whole day to absorb.

Banksy's little mermaid
Banksy’s little mermaid

Banksy’s Mermaid “ripples” on her own, in front of the dilapidated “Disney style” castle.

Banksy's Dismaland
Refugees in Banksy’s Dismaland

A sinister remote control boat fair ride, with refugees in front of the white cliffs of Dover.

Dismaland - Cinderella meets the Paparazzi
Cinderella meets the Paparazzi

Inside the “Disney Castle” a group of Paparazzi were documenting a horrific accident involving Cinderella.

  • Banksy's gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
    Banksy’s gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
  • Banksy's gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
    Banksy’s gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
  • Banksy's gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
    Banksy’s gloomy SWAT Playground at Dismaland
Gigantic Sandcastle at Dismaland
Gigantic Sandcastle
Bansy's Dismaland
Panorama over Bansy’s gloomy Dismaland in the most fitting weather possible.
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