[leebs]

Aug 23, 2015 10:35:18 GMT 1 @benski33 said:

Aug 23, 2015 9:34:33 GMT 1 leebs said:

I'm pretty sure they are by Lewis Bannister, who was there handing them out..

Ok mate thanks for that. Thought they were ... Don't suppose anyone has a spare one ? Hopefully going midweek in sept tickets permitting

No worries. If you reach out to him on insta I think he was going to sell some not sure how much for though. sorry

[thisisanton]

Aug 23, 2015 12:29:55 GMT 1 leebs said:

Aug 23, 2015 10:35:18 GMT 1 @benski33 said:

Ok mate thanks for that. Thought they were ... Don't suppose anyone has a spare one ? Hopefully going midweek in sept tickets permitting

No worries. If you reach out to him on insta I think he was going to sell some not sure how much for though. sorry

They are £100 each.

[kobron]

Aug 23, 2015 11:14:04 GMT 1 @peaceistough said:

Armageddon?
according to the Book of Revelation, the site of gathering of armies for a battle during the end times, variously interpreted as either a literal or a symbolic location. The term is also used in a generic sense to refer to any end of the world scenario.(...)

[barryh]

Attend the show, consume the art, not items from the gift shop... Leave your camera at home and look with you eyes, not a lense. If it hasn't been photographed by 10000 people already, then it probably wasn't worth documenting.

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Aug 23, 2015 9:21:40 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2015/aug/21/in-dismaland-banksy-has-created-something-truly-depressing

"Dismaland does not offer the energy and danger that real theme parks do. Instead, it brings together a lot of bad art by the seaside."

Clearly this guy was the wrong journalist to send to the exhibition.

[Pootle]

Went on weekend - some really great works. Jimmy Cauty's miniature city was amazing.

Lots of really interesting stuff from artists I'd not heard of before. Great job by Mr B's team!

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Aug 23, 2015 13:36:17 GMT 1 @hxfour said:

Aug 23, 2015 9:21:40 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2015/aug/21/in-dismaland-banksy-has-created-something-truly-depressing

"Dismaland does not offer the energy and danger that real theme parks do. Instead, it brings together a lot of bad art by the seaside."

Clearly this guy was the wrong journalist to send to the exhibition.

I thought he was exactly the right man!!!

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He's you, isnt he. Im so sorry.

[Deleted]

Aug 23, 2015 13:36:17 GMT 1 @hxfour said:

Aug 23, 2015 9:21:40 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2015/aug/21/in-dismaland-banksy-has-created-something-truly-depressing

"Dismaland does not offer the energy and danger that real theme parks do. Instead, it brings together a lot of bad art by the seaside."

Clearly this guy was the wrong journalist to send to the exhibition.

  Jones did not even review the fifty plus artists exhibiting.

Not one mention of their names or their art.

   Maybe he was too eager to get away from the nether regions of England and scared in case he got lost and surrounded by feral chavs who mistake his posh voice for some sort of foreign invader.

  Not one mention of Hirsts big floaty ball or any of the other artists who Jones could interpret as meaningful.

   Amazing also that Guardian is very left wing that Jones does not take advantage of how run down seaside towns are.

[Dr Plip]

Aug 23, 2015 14:21:44 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

Aug 23, 2015 13:36:17 GMT 1 @hxfour said:

"Dismaland does not offer the energy and danger that real theme parks do. Instead, it brings together a lot of bad art by the seaside."

Clearly this guy was the wrong journalist to send to the exhibition.

  Jones did not even review the fifty plus artists exhibiting.

Not one mention of their names or their art.

   Maybe he was too eager to get away from the nether regions of England and scared in case he got lost and surrounded by feral chavs who mistake his posh voice for some sort of foreign invader.

  Not one mention of Hirsts big floaty ball or any of the other artists who Jones could interpret as meaningful.

   Amazing also that Guardian is very left wing that Jones does not take advantage of how run down seaside towns are.

He just dislikes Banksy because he's not a "proper" painter. His work isn't complicated enough. Not elitist enough. And the way his article doesn't mention the other artists is pretty pathetic. But I have to say, he's not alone in that regard. A lot of the media are focussing on Banksy and neglecting the other artists.

Also I will add that Jones comes across as a very bitter tit.

[kobron]

Aug 23, 2015 14:44:42 GMT 1 Dr Plip said:

Aug 23, 2015 14:21:44 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

  Jones did not even review the fifty plus artists exhibiting.

Not one mention of their names or their art.

   Maybe he was too eager to get away from the nether regions of England and scared in case he got lost and surrounded by feral chavs who mistake his posh voice for some sort of foreign invader.

  Not one mention of Hirsts big floaty ball or any of the other artists who Jones could interpret as meaningful.

   Amazing also that Guardian is very left wing that Jones does not take advantage of how run down seaside towns are.

He just dislikes Banksy because he's not a "proper" painter. His work isn't complicated enough. Not elitist enough. And the way his article doesn't mention the other artists is pretty pathetic. But I have to say, he's not alone in that regard. A lot of the media are focussing on Banksy and neglecting the other artists.

Also I will add that Jones comes across as a very bitter tit.

In the painting, Sir Nicholas Serota Makes An Acquisitions Decision, the Tate boss asks: "Is it a genuine Emin (£10,000) or a worthless fake?" The work is valued at £30,000.
www.standard.co.uk/arts/modern-art-is-pants-7080923.html

[kobron]

I like it very ...

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Aug 23, 2015 14:01:16 GMT 1 @hxfour said:

He's you, isnt he. Im so sorry.

No lol. I ment... Dismal show, appalling reporter... Fits the picture

[Harveyn]

Nice piece in the Sunday Times by Waldemar Januszczak "It adds up to an experience that keeps pummelling you with surprises".

[kobron]

Aug 23, 2015 16:30:53 GMT 1 Harveyn said:

Nice piece in the Sunday Times by Waldemar Januszczak "It adds up to an experience that keeps pummelling you with surprises".

The shenanigans began a couple of months ago when my phone started to fill up with messages to phone Jo Brooks. Oh no, I thought. The trouble with Brooks is that she does the press for Banksy, Britain’s most cunning and manipulative street artist. When Brooks leaves messages on your phone you know you are going to be cunningly manipulated. And so it turned out.

A few days later, I was at the degree show at the Royal College of Art when the phone rang and I absentmindedly punched the green button. “Waldemar. It’s Jo. You’ll never guess what Banksy is going to do. It’s going to be the biggest thing he’s ever done. A-mazing, Waldemar. A-mazing.”

“What is it, Jo?”
www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/focus/article1597133.ece
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[waXology]

Site just updated.

"The on-line ticketing system will be open on Tuesday 25th August from 12 noon at www.dismaland.co.uk when you will be able to purchase tickets for that evening’s session (7-11pm) and the next 7 days. Thank you for your patience. Entry into the park on Monday is on a walk up basis and cash only."

[duggyfresh]

Not a crazy amount in the que, shouldn't be too long of a wait!

[Deleted]

How much is it a pint

[Deleted]

" Any concession for OAPs?"

"Yeah, double, fuckin miseries"

[European Bob]

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.

[smokey]

Chance to own this??? Awesome! Being in the giveaway section do I just need to "like" to be entered?

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Aug 23, 2015 16:56:48 GMT 1 kobron said:

Aug 23, 2015 16:30:53 GMT 1 Harveyn said:

Nice piece in the Sunday Times by Waldemar Januszczak "It adds up to an experience that keeps pummelling you with surprises".

The shenanigans began a couple of months ago when my phone started to fill up with messages to phone Jo Brooks. Oh no, I thought. The trouble with Brooks is that she does the press for Banksy, Britain’s most cunning and manipulative street artist. When Brooks leaves messages on your phone you know you are going to be cunningly manipulated. And so it turned out.

A few days later, I was at the degree show at the Royal College of Art when the phone rang and I absentmindedly punched the green button. “Waldemar. It’s Jo. You’ll never guess what Banksy is going to do. It’s going to be the biggest thing he’s ever done. A-mazing, Waldemar. A-mazing.”

“What is it, Jo?”
www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/focus/article1597133.ece
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Thats right, I forgot Banksy is a mate of his.

   Maybe why Januszczak blocked me on twitter

[duggyfresh]

Had a great night at Dismaland, there really is something there for all everyone!

[Deleted]

There is always a movie.

Who got footage?

[11]

Aug 23, 2015 23:06:15 GMT 1 @elviswarhol said:

There is always a movie.

Who got footage?

Funny you should say that..... 

Not sure where we are on spoilers but as a video you have to click it to play so am fairly comfortable to leave it here until I've caught up on the proper place to put it

It is the Grim Reaper in full - so if you are avoiding pictures then don't click it - for the rest enjoy.



[HASH]banksy [HASH]dismaland [hash]grimreaper

[Black Apple Art]

Aug 23, 2015 6:01:15 GMT 1 Dr Plip said:

Aug 23, 2015 1:47:03 GMT 1 11 said:

Someone did say today they had a couple of weeks drama training to help them maintain character

perhaps we should have a thread dedicated to the dismal customer service - quotes & examples of such. I think it would turn into quite a funny read as more and more share their stories

I think that's a great idea. That way, we could highlight individual staff that have gone above and beyond to help make people's time there extra dismal.

There are so many brilliantl dismal performances I can recall but my absolute favorite was being at the upstairs bar with a few people around a table. We had finished most of our drinks so there were several empty cups from us and others left. One of the attendants walked over, asked if we were done and after we said yes they looked over the cups, reached across and swept the table with their arm and knocked all to the floor, then turned and kicked a few as they left. Doesn't get much better than that.

[11]

Every story I've heard or was part of was just dismally brilliant - which reminds me, I was halfway through creating that 3 three hours ago and somehow ended up on another tab.

Will be up in a minute and I'll sweep a few in there if thats ok with everyone......any objections will be duly ignored

[11]

Thought about it a bit more and decided we definitely need to record all the different Dismal experiences - not the artwork or the fair but the behaviour and attitudes of the staff - especially those that should be honoured for going above and beyond to deliver a truly dismal experience

Maybe even finish up with a little vote for the best story and the best staff members 

EDIT : I moved BAA's post over and from a timing perspective means it's at the top

Sorry for the confusion 

[11]

The Cruel Bus was broken and closed - I enquired and the lady just replied (verbatim) 'well if they had spent a bit of f**king time and effort doing it properly in the first place there wouldn't be a problem - when you see the doors are open it will have been fixed, until then just f**k off and bother someone else'

[cmodart]

How hard is it to get in? If I booked travel on a weekday, is it reasonable to expect to get in easily? Thanks