EXPERIENCE THE ART AND IDEAS OF BANKSY LIVE
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. The artist rose to prominence in the early 2000s and Banksy’s works have sold for millions of dollars at auction.
A Once in a Lifetime Experience
This multimedia art experience contains originals, editions and never before seen installations examining the mystique and cultural impact of the most sought after artist of our time.
BANKSYLAND is produced by Lumio Studio and One Thousand Ways.
BANKSYLAND is an international touring exhibition that immerses audiences in the works of the world’s most infamous and elusive artist: BANKSY.
The MAC is proud to host the Chicago 2023 Banksyland! exhibit which is truly a one of a kind exhibit. The exhibit includes original and studio works, salvaged street artworks, and never-before-seen immersive installations.
The experience, the mystique and cultural impact of the most sought after artist of our time, live and in person. This is something you don’t want to miss.
Los Angeles Times
"A caveat of making popular guerrilla art is that often it can’t be enjoyed by the people it is meant to reach. Banksyland, an immersive touring exhibition, is working to change that."
Dallas Observer
"Banksyland is an international touring exhibition that gives viewers an up-close and in-depth look at Banksy’s most infamous artwork."
ABC News
"The exhibit's location is currently a secret. Tickets are almost sold out, but if you are able to snag some, the exhibit's location will be revealed to you two weeks beforehand."
FAQ's
Banksyland
BANKSY, UNAUTHORIZED, UNCENSORED, UNMASKED
The identity of the mysterious British street artist has been a closely guarded secret ever since the artist emerged on the scene in the early 1990’s.
Banksy is world-renowned for his works which are often displayed in public places. While his identity to this day is unknown, it’s rumored that his or her beginnings began where it was initially discovered, spray-painted on walls and trains in the city of Bristol, United Kingdom.
Banksyland is an international touring exhibition that immerses audiences in the works of British street artist BANKSY. This multimedia art experience contains originals, editions and never before seen installations examining the mystique and cultural impact of the most sought after artist of our time.
This is entirely up to the individual. Some will rush through quickly, however we strongly recommend taking the time to view and contemplate the works in detail. Ticket holders may spend as much time as they wish during open exhibit hours after their stated entry time on the day of their visit.
Yes, photos are allowed and encouraged. Please don’t use a flash however. Please use the hashtag #banksyland if posting online.
Some tickets may be available at the door, however many showtimes will sell out. Therefore it is best to purchase tickets in advance and book your desired time slot.
Yes, in order to maintain a pleasant and minimally crowded experience for ticket holders, the number of tickets available is limited depending on a given showtime and date.
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.
Yes, while Banksyland is going on our other venues like the Hilton Contemporary gallery and other exhibitions are still open to the public.
Yes, not only do we have a secure parking lot at our space there is also a large amount of public and street parking.