In August DISMALAND was opened in England. A satirical amusement park (or object of art) designed by British graffiti artist Bansky. The project has 50 participants from 17 countries, including Jenny Holzer, Jimmy Cauty and Damien Hirst. The temporary project (open for only 30 days) could be visited by a maximum of 4,000 people per day and was sold out immediately. Many works refer to Disney movies, such as the misshapen Princess Ariel and the guides that wear Mickey Mouse ears. Despite all this Disney had not given any comment yet or taken any action. Disney is generally known as a company that defends its intellectual property rights (actions were taken against Deadmau5 for example). Perhaps Disney decided not to take any action if this would mean it would only draw more attention. (Source image – Independent: PA Photo Limited.)
