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Banksy Dismaland show revealed at Weston's Tropicana | Banksy Dismaland show revealed at Weston's Tropicana |
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Graffiti artist Banksy has announced an exhibition at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-super-Mare. | Graffiti artist Banksy has announced an exhibition at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-super-Mare. |
The Dismaland show - which will also feature work from Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer and Jimmy Cauty - will take over the Tropicana for six weeks. | The Dismaland show - which will also feature work from Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer and Jimmy Cauty - will take over the Tropicana for six weeks. |
"I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour," Banksy said. | "I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour," Banksy said. |
The show is his first in the UK since 2009's Banksy v Bristol Museum show which drew huge crowds. | The show is his first in the UK since 2009's Banksy v Bristol Museum show which drew huge crowds. |
Speculation had been growing that the elusive Bristolian had been planning an exhibition after a castle and sculpture made from tanker trucks appeared and could be seen above the walls. | Speculation had been growing that the elusive Bristolian had been planning an exhibition after a castle and sculpture made from tanker trucks appeared and could be seen above the walls. |
Locals had been told a Hollywood company was filming there. | Locals had been told a Hollywood company was filming there. |
Nigel Ashton, leader of North Somerset Council, said: "We have been working closely with the organisers for months now, and for obvious reasons, have had to remain tight-lipped about the true nature of the event. | Nigel Ashton, leader of North Somerset Council, said: "We have been working closely with the organisers for months now, and for obvious reasons, have had to remain tight-lipped about the true nature of the event. |
At the Tropicana: Chris Kelly, BBC News | |
Several locals have already walked past and asked when tickets are available. | |
One even let out a loud belly laugh as he saw the Dismaland sign at the entrance. | |
The interest in the exhibition is already high with a line of TV trucks parked on Weston's seafront. | |
If his last show in Bristol in 2009 is anything to go by, those trucks will soon be replaced by long queues of visitors keen to see Banksy's latest work. | |
"In fact, only four people in the entire council knew what was really happening." | "In fact, only four people in the entire council knew what was really happening." |
The Tropicana outdoor pool and leisure facility closed in 2000 due to falling visitor numbers. | The Tropicana outdoor pool and leisure facility closed in 2000 due to falling visitor numbers. |
Since then, there has been various attempts to either reopen or demolish the structure. | Since then, there has been various attempts to either reopen or demolish the structure. |
Banksy has an international fan-base and his works sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction. | Banksy has an international fan-base and his works sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction. |