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Beyond Walls: Banksy’s Walled-Off Hotel
In 2017, after Dismaland, Banksy unveiled the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, facing the Israeli West Bank Barrier. Originally planned as a temporary exhibit, the hotel drew about 140,000 visitors, spurred by its provocative setting.
This location sparked varied reactions, with some deeming it ‘war tourism’ and others wary of commodifying the separation wall. Despite these views, the hotel played a role in boosting West Bank tourism and highlighting the plight of Palestinians affected by the conflict.
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