Q&A: Float Through the First-of-its-Kind Balloon Museum in Miami

Miami, FL – June 24, 2024 – The Balloon Museum has landed in town, opening with the immersive contemporary art exhibition “Let’s Fly” at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, inviting visitors to explore a world of inflatable art installations. Featuring works by 20 international artists, this unique experience combines contemporary art with interactive elements, allowing guests to engage with mind-blowing pieces that blend art and culture in the vibrant Miami scene.

“The Balloon Museum will complement Miami’s cultural landscape by offering a new dimension of artistic experience.” Shares Roberto Fantauzzi, President of Balloon Museum. “The city is already a vibrant cultural and artistic center, and our museum will add an element of interactivity.”

WRE: What can locals and visitors of Miami expect from the immersive art experience?

Roberto Fantauzzi: Locals and visitors to Miami can prepare for a unique and engaging experience that combines art and
interactivity. The Balloon Museum offers a series of immersive works that invite visitors to interact with art in new and surprising ways.

WRE: How do you select the works and artists for each exhibition? Will these change on a continuous
basis?

RF: Artists from all over the world are selected by a curatorial team that carefully choose or commissions site-specific works. Currently, there are three different exhibitions of the Balloon Museum produced in different cities. “Lets Fly” is the exhibition of the American tour, which has already been to New York and Atlanta.

The Balloon Museum will complement Miami’s cultural landscape by offering a new dimension of artistic experience.

Roberto Fantauzzi

WRE: What do you think distinguishes this museum from other contemporary art exhibitions?

RF: What distinguishes the Balloon Museum from other contemporary art exhibitions is its ability to create new ways of experiencing art. It is interactive art that engages a diverse audience and invites them to actively engage it.

WRE: How do you think the Balloon Museum will complement Miami’s cultural landscape?

RF: The Balloon Museum will complement Miami’s cultural landscape by offering a new dimension of artistic experience. The city is already a vibrant cultural and artistic center, and our museum will add an element of interactivity and immersion that will further enrich the local cultural offering, attracting both residents and tourists.

WRE: How does the Miami exhibition differ from exhibitions in other cities?

RF: New works will be integrated into the Miami exhibition. We look forward to allowing the public in Miami to
experience the Balloon Museum’s exhibition path.

Locals and visitors to Miami can prepare for a unique and engaging experience that combines art and interactivity.

Roberto Fantauzzi

WRE: We love that the museum is bringing interactive and hands-on experiences. What are some of your favorite interactive elements that visitors can look forward to?

RF: This is a contemporary art exhibition in which children can have as much fun as if they were in a playground. There is inflatable art, over-sized installations, Virtual Reality, and infinity rooms. The visitors will be able to immerse themselves completely in the artwork.

WRE: How long will the museum stay in Miami?

RF: The Balloon Museum will be open in Miami this June until October 6, 2024.

WRE: Are there any special benefits for local residents?

RF: Yes, we offer special discounted tickets for Florida residents, students, and military personnel starting at $36.