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Balloon Museum will open an exhibit in Austin this summer

The “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibit will set up shop to showcase work from 19 international artists in Austin all summer.

An LED Butterfly sculpture suspended from the ceiling in a dark room. Red and blue bean bags are on the floor and people look up at the sculpture.

“Mariposa” is made with 39,000 LED lights. | Photo courtesy Balloon Museum

Get ready to be blown away — the Rome-based Balloon Museum will soon open its “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibition in the Capital City.

The museum will feature work from 19 international artists from Saturday, June 21 through Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2930 W. Anderson Lane (the former Louis Shanks location).

“Let’s Fly” will consist of 65,000 sqft of installations focusing on “flight, freedom, and lightness.” The exhibition has also popped up in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Atlanta.

You can explore the art pieces online, but here are a few to get excited about before you pop over.

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These are just a few of the art pieces in store at “Let’s Fly.” | Photos courtesy Balloon Museum

  • Mariposa” by Christopher Schardt | The butterfly sculpture made with 39,000+ LEDs was previously featured at Burning Man.
  • The GINJOS” by Rub Kandy | These whimsical creatures have huge eyes that see it all.
  • Hyperstellar” by Quiet Ensemble, Hyperstudio, Roman Hill | This sensory piece might make you think about your place in the universe.

Grab tickets.

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