Balloon Museum’s Let’s Fly Exhibition – A Celebration of Art, Air, and Creativity concluded in Austin
Let’s Fly – Art has no limits
From June 21st to November 2nd 2025 Balloon Museum brought its highly anticipated exhibition Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits to the historic Louis Shanks building in Austin.
Let’s Fly featured large-scale installations, luminous displays, and thought-provoking artworks that invited visitors to interact with art in playful and unexpected ways. The exhibition offered a dynamic cultural experience designed for all ages, encouraging people to explore artistic expression through light, movement, and space.
One of the highlights of the exhibition was Mariposa by Christopher Schardt, a magnificent butterfly sculpture spanning 26 feet and adorned with 39,000 LEDs. Originally presented at Burning Man 2023, Mariposa allowed guests to swing beneath it, activating vibrant light sequences synchronized with a curated soundtrack. This piece blended technology, design, and rhythm, creating a moment of connection and wonder.
Sasha Frolova’s works, Fountain of Eternity and Kaleidoscope, added a surreal and theatrical dimension to the exhibition. Fountain of Eternity, a transparent, inflatable sculpture with a shimmering finish, evoked alchemical dreams and symbolic transformation. Kaleidoscope, a video piece projected onto a ceiling-mounted screen, featured Frolova herself in latex costumes—creating a mesmerizing visual that played with themes of identity and fantasy.
Another standout installation was ZEROS by SpY—a light and sound experience that poetically examined the movement of air particles. Floating illuminated elements reacted to atmospheric currents, surrounding visitors with a meditative, ever-changing environment.
Featured Artists and Location
Let’s Fly was hosted at the historic Louis Shanks building in Austin, providing a striking backdrop where industrial architecture met airy, vibrant artworks. Known for its eclectic and creative energy, Austin offered the perfect setting for this exhibition, which added a refreshing new perspective to the city’s cultural landscape.
Let’s Fly placed a strong emphasis on participation. Whether it’s swinging beneath Mariposa, following the entrancing visuals of Kaleidoscope, or contemplating the serene atmosphere of ZEROS, visitors were encouraged to become active participants. This approach transformed the experience into something lively, engaging, and memorable.
As the curtains closed on November 2nd, Let’s Fly left behind a lasting impression on thousands of visitors. The exhibition not only introduced a wide audience to remarkable art pieces, but also fostered a spirit of creativity, interaction, and joy in a stunningly revitalized local landmark.
Thank you Austin! Stay tuned for our next stop: the internationally acclaimed exhibition by Balloon Museum continues its Texas tour by landing in Dallas at the South Side Studios on November 22nd!
