Artwork by the British graffiti artist Banksy is set to go on display at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates from April 5 to June 30. The exhibition will feature 120 original works brought to Dubai by The World of Banksy – The Immersive Experience.
This exhibition is said to be the largest Banksy exhibition. Visitors will be able to view official reproductions of some of Banksy’s most inspirational creations, including frames and murals such as Girl with a Balloon, Flower Thrower and Mobile Lovers.
Tickets for the public exhibition will be available for sale soon. The exhibit will be open to the public, with tickets costing Dh75 for adults and Dh45 for those under the age of 12. There will also be a Dh110 VIP ticket that allows for queue-jumping and another VVIP pass, with a guide on demand, is in the works, but the price is yet to be confirmed.
It has also been said that The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest touring exhibition of the mysterious street artist’s work, with more than 110 original works, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures and more. The artist himself is not affiliated with either of the exhibitions.
Banksy may be one of the art world’s most famous names, but his identity remains unknown. Banksy is known for using his graffiti to make political statements and has produced a number of pieces in the occupied Palestinian territories, including satirical drawings on the Israeli barrier wall built through the West Bank.