Following acclaimed runs in Rome, Paris, Milan, and Madrid, the Balloon Museum has made its highly anticipated North American debut at Pier 36 in New York City. A contemporary immersive masterpiece, “Let’s Fly” brings together monumental inflatable artworks by 18 renowned international artists, offering an interactive journey like no other. Breaking away from traditional art installations, “Let’s Fly” embodies freedom, flight, and accessibility, taking visitors on an unprecedented journey of the senses with hypnotic visual effects. This temporary exhibition encourages physical interaction, allowing visitors to play, touch, and feel their way through a range of atmospheres, from light and colorful worlds to deeper, darker realms.
Helping to transform a multipurpose 80,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor event space into a dream-like attraction, McLaren’s entertainment team provided structural engineering services for the exhibit’s layout of maze walls, stairs, platforms, and even a 4,000-square-foot ball pit. Additionally, to support the various seamless installations and suspended elements, the team engineered rigging solutions, LED structural supports, and review of loads for various box truss assemblies.
The Balloon Museum’s “Let’s Fly” pop up installation ended January 14th 2024.
