Luna Luna: The Art Carnival Returns After 35 Years
Luna Luna, an itinerant art carnival conceived by Viennese artist André Heller in 1987, is set to relaunch in North America in January 2023 after being dormant for 35 years. The original 1987 edition in Hamburg was halted due to property ownership disputes, leading to legal battles that left the artworks, including rides and attractions, stored in containers for over three decades. Heller, together with his son and a team that includes Canadian rapper Drake, has restored and relocated the collection to a Los Angeles warehouse. The carnival features contributions from Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and David Hockney, blending fine art with popular culture through flying sculptures, fire circles, and carnival rides. The project aims to offer a psychedelic tour encouraging visitors to experience art in an unprecedented way. Specific dates for the 2023 launch remain undisclosed, but anticipation is high.
Key facts
- Luna Luna was conceived by André Heller in 1987.
- The first edition took place in Hamburg in 1987 but was halted due to legal issues.
- Artworks were stored in containers for 35 years.
- The collection includes works by Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and David Hockney.
- The carnival features flying sculptures, fire circles, and rides.
- Restoration and relocation to Los Angeles were completed by a team including Drake.
- The relaunch is scheduled for January 2023 in North America.
- Exact dates for the launch are still secret.
Entities
Artists
- André Heller
- Keith Haring
- Salvador Dalí
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- David Hockney
- Drake
Institutions
- Luna Luna
- Artribune
Locations
- Hamburg
- Germany
- Los Angeles
- United States
- North America