Balloon Museum: Let’s Fly

CRITIC’S PICK: With inflatable installations created by 18 international artists, this airy tour is making its second stop in the United States after stints in New York, Rome, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Naples and London. The show has already been seen by four million punters. “A beautiful world of contemporary art that is meant to be touched, moved and felt,” the hype says, “showcasing diverse artwork that explores the lightness and flight of air, uniquely contrasted with heaviness, darkness, and gravity.” The show will present projects by Camila Falsini, Cyril Lancelin, ENESS, Filthy Luker, Hyperstudio, Karina Smigla-Bobinski, Kim Myongbeom, Max Streicher, Michael Shaw, OUCHHH, Quiet Ensemble, Roman Hill, Rub Kandy, Sasha Frolova, Sila Sveta, SpY, and Tadao Cern. The Atlanta exhibit will also introduce a new addition to the collection: a debut by the Italian duo Motorefisico, architects and designers from Rome. This installation, entitled “Swing,” is composed of a series of suspended spheres that come to life through interaction with the audience. — Kevin C. Madigan