Balloons are light, fun and airy – until all of a sudden they’re deep. An art exhibit that recently opened in San Francisco examines the profound side of these rubbery joy-blobs, from nostalgia to personal reflection to emotional longing. Yes, all that in… balloons.
“EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel” runs until September 7 at the so-called Balloon Museum, which is more of an international traveling association of curators working in the medium of air. The setting for the show is the beauteous grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts, which has been tricked out to accommodate all sorts of interactive and balloon-based wonderment.
The arguable centerpiece is a sound-and-light-filled work called “HYPERFEELING” that reimagines a ball pit for adults, ruled over by hundreds of balloons. “Playground Love” is an amusement park-type space that’s home to huge, moving spheres and inflatable tigers. A visit lasts about an hour and a half, and visitors are encouraged to touch the balloons. But remember – no popping allowed.
Details: Show open daily at 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco ; adult admission $41-$51 depending on day, for ticket reservations visit balloonmuseum.world
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