Embrace Art

7 - Dismaland by Banksy


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How does an artist create a theme park that is unsuitable for children and exposes the dark side of society? Banksy organised Dismaland, a temporary art project that took place in a disused lido in Weston-super-Mare, England. What was the motivation and the message behind this project? How did it challenge and critique the conventions and expectations of amusement parks and consumer culture? And what does it show us about the role and potential of art as a form of social commentary and activism? Join me as we explore the art and story of Dismaland.

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