A balloon museum full of inflatable, interactive installations will soon land in Chicago.
EmotionAir, a traveling exhibit that has stopped in cities across the globe, will pop-up in Chicago beginning Oct. 30. The experience, organizers said, includes inflatable art and “out of scale installations with unexpected shapes” that are meant to be touched and interacted with.
The exhibit, which will be held at The Fields Studio, at 2828 N. Pulaski, aims to transport guests on a “sensory journey” through a mix of interactive installations, emotional projection and performance art.
“Balloon Museum was conceived as a creative response to a changing world, based on the idea that the innocence of childhood can be transformed into art that elevates and inspires,” Roberto Fantauzzi, CEO of Lux Entertainment said in a release. “As we prepare to open our doors in the Windy City, we are excited to share this vision, bringing joy, inspiration, and connection to new audiences.”
The Chicago edition of the museum will feature more than a dozen experiences from internationally renowned artists, the release said, with each meant to explore the connections between creativity and feelings. Several of the experiences will be suitable for young children.
The project debuted in 2021 and has traveled to several other cities, including London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, New York, Miami, San Francisco and Singapore.
According to organizers, the show will remain in Chicago through April 6. Tickets start at $43 for adults on weekdays, with different pricing for children and seniors. Weekend rates may vary.
A full list of the exhibits and what they contain can be found below:
Alex Schweder (USA) – “Aeroton” Conceived as a time-based labyrinth, ways through this space open and close as fabric columns lift and fall. Faux fur entices occupants’ fingers to touch, caress, and lay upon surfaces that lift and lower their bodies slowly as they wait for passageways to open.
AnotherView (Italy) – “Skyscape#1” A site-specific work that transforms a row of windows into a surreal vision of Cappadocia’s Love Valley, transporting viewers into a landscape that evokes wonder and a timeless sense of connection with nature.
Cyril Lancelin (France) – “Cube Abyss” A geometric inflatable structure that explores fear and the unknown, creating a surreal labyrinth of light and shadows.
ENESS – “Airship Orchestra” The Airship Orchestra is a generative soundscape synchronized with lights. Minimal and reflective, the music invites personal interpretation, while playful details, such as blinking LED eyes, create a mesmeric and dynamic atmosphere both day and night.
Jason Wilsher-Mills (UK) – “The Argonaut” A monumental installation depicting a reclining figure, inviting spectators to discover a world rich in symbols related to disabled communities.
Michela Picchi (Italy) – “Playground Love” Inspired by the song of the same name, this piece features giant, colorful spheres and towering tigers, evoking childhood wonder.
Miranda Makaroff (Spain) – “Synchronized Chaos” A colorful corridor filled with faces, symbolizing self-awareness and personal growth.
Momoyo Torimitsu (Japan) – “Somehow I Don’t Feel Comfortable” The intentionally oversized rabbit, exhibited cramped between the ceiling and the floor, looking down from above, evokes a critical sense of unease about the demands and expectations of cuteness culture.
Motomichi Nakamura (Japan/USA) – “Cannonballs” Eight large, air-filled balloons with monstrous faces interact with wall projections of ominous figures. The work contrasts lightness and menace, inviting viewers to reflect on their emotions.
MOTOREFISICO (Italy) – “Swing” Suspended spheres move, spin, and collide in response to movements within the space. As participants explore, they become part of the work, experiencing a dynamic environment that evokes imagination, creativity, and the concept of trust and surrender.
Rub Kandy (Italy) – “The GINJOS” A surreal and vibrant collection of faceless, yet expressive, beings that embody joy and ecstasy.
Thom Kubli (Switzerland) – “Black Hole Horizon” Three horn-like sculptures emit sound and unique soap bubbles with each tone. Inspired by the astrophysical event horizon, the work blends sound, movement, and chance, inviting them to become active participants in its evolving narrative.
Karina Smigla-Bobinski (Germany/Poland) – “ADA” and “Kaleidoscope
ADA is a self-generating artwork that comes alive through the audience, who become active participants in the creative process. The transparent helium-filled sphere, covered with charcoal, drifts through the space, leaving traces on surfaces in response to visitors’ movements.
Kaleidoscope is an artwork with luminous tables where cyan, magenta, and yellow inks float and blend, creating infinite color combinations, while projections reverse the process, generating hues on the walls.
Hyperstudio
Hyperstudio (Italy) presents various remarkable works:
“Invisible Ballet” (with Mauro Pace) – A swirling vortex of floating particles, simulating the forces of wind and air, created in collaboration. “Hyperfeeling” (with Sila Sveta and Kissmiklos) – A fully multisensory journey representing the spectrum of human emotions. Audience engages with a luminous universe of yellow balls and balloons, accompanied by sound and li 10 Agosto – (with Elena Raimondi) A kinetic installation inspired by the Night of San Lorenzo. Light, sound, and movement weave a magical ambiance as visitors sway on the swings, make wishes, and marvel at the wonders of the night sky.Here’s a sneak peek into what some
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