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The Banksyland world tour is coming to Montreal from Sept. 8 to 16

by Lorraine Carpenter

The unauthorized exhibition promises salvaged original streetworks, handmade studio editions and immersive installations by the elusive British political artist.

The 22-city Banksyland world tour, “the world’s largest exhibition tour,” is coming to Montreal this fall. From Sept. 8 to 16, the Banksyland exhibition, a production by Lumio Studio and One Thousand Ways, will take place in an as-yet undisclosed Montreal location, in the vicinity of de la Visitation and de Maisonneuve in the Village.

Though the exhibition promises 80+ original streetworks, handmade studio editions and immersive installations by the mysterious British political artist, it is not authorized by Banksy himself.

“Banksy’s representatives have declined to take a fee or royalties from this exhibition. However Banksy has been compensated for many of the works shown in the exhibit, which were originally purchased from the artist’s representatives directly.”

The Banksyland world tour is coming to Montreal from Sept. 8 to 16

While the exhibition’s name was likely inspired by Dismaland, Banksy’s 2015 “theme park unsuitable for children,” Banksyland organizers say the show is kid-friendly — children under 3 get in free. They also note, however, that parents should use their own discretion given the themes of war, violence and oppressions (and some nudity) in the art.

For more on Banksyland and to buy tickets ($29), please visit the exhibition’s website.

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.