The World of Banksy: Dubai's Largest Unauthorized Immersive Exhibition
The World of Banksy, a large unauthorized exhibition of the anonymous British street artist's work, is on view at The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai until June 30, 2021. Spanning 1,000 square meters, it is the largest immersive Banksy show ever, featuring 120 iconic pieces such as Girl with a Balloon, Flower Thrower, and Mobile Lovers. The exhibition is a partnership between Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Mall of the Emirates, aiming to provide cultural enrichment within a major shopping center. Visitors can explore rooms organized by the original locations of the murals, without time limits. Banksy's most recent claimed work was on the wall of Reading Prison in England, inspired by Oscar Wilde.
Key facts
- The World of Banksy exhibition is at The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.
- The exhibition runs until June 30, 2021.
- It covers 1,000 square meters, the largest immersive Banksy show globally.
- The show features 120 works including Girl with a Balloon, Flower Thrower, and Mobile Lovers.
- The exhibition is unauthorized by Banksy.
- It is a partnership between Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Mall of the Emirates.
- The exhibition is designed for cultural enrichment within a shopping mall.
- Banksy's last claimed work was on Reading Prison's wall, inspired by Oscar Wilde.
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
- Oscar Wilde
Institutions
- Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)
- Mall of the Emirates
- Artribune
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- The Mall of the Emirates
- Reading
- England