{"id":168945,"date":"2023-12-13T17:22:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=168945"},"modified":"2023-12-13T17:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:22:10","slug":"luna-luna-a-rebirth-of-the-worlds-first-art-amusement-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/history\/luna-luna-a-rebirth-of-the-worlds-first-art-amusement-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Luna Luna: A Rebirth of the World’s First Art Amusement Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
Discover the story of Luna Luna, the world’s first art amusement park, originally created in 1987 by Andr\u00e9 Heller and now resurrected in Los Angeles with help from Drake and DreamCrew.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n In the 1970s, <\/span>Andr\u00e9 Heller<\/b> embarked on a unique journey to blend art and amusement, culminating in the creation of Luna Luna in Hamburg, Germany. This park, opened in 1987, was not just a gallery but an interactive canvas, where visitors could engage with the works of renowned artists like <\/span>Keith Haring<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/b>, and <\/span>Jean-Michel Basquiat<\/b><\/a>. Haring designed a carousel, Dal\u00ed created a mirrored funhouse, and Basquiat painted a Ferris wheel, among other contributions.<\/span><\/p>\n The turn of fate for Luna Luna came when Michael Goldberg, a New York creative director, stumbled upon the park’s story. His fascination led to a direct connection with Heller and a shared vision to revive Luna Luna. This dream was further realized with the involvement of <\/span>Canadian rap star Drake<\/b> and his company <\/span>Dreamcrew<\/b>, who <\/span>invested approximately $100 million<\/b>, to resurrect this historical project. Their combined efforts brought Luna Luna back to life, with the unboxing of its art treasures in Los Angeles in January 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n Lumi Tan, the project’s curatorial director, highlights the significance of Luna Luna in bridging generational and stylistic gaps in the art world. The park featured works from both pop art pioneers like <\/span>Roy Lichtenstein<\/b> and younger artists of the time, creating a unique confluence of styles and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n The new Luna Luna, <\/span>set to open in Los Angeles<\/b> and run through <\/span>spring 2024<\/b>, will not only showcase historic installations but also offer new rides and live entertainment. While respecting the fragility of the original art pieces, the park aims to evoke the same magical and immersive experience that Heller envisioned, adapting it for a modern audience.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by Luna Luna (@lunaluna)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\r\n
The Original Vision of Luna Luna<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Revival of a Lost Artistic World<\/b><\/h2>\n
Blending Artistic Generations and Styles<\/b><\/h2>\n
Luna Luna Today: A New Chapter<\/b><\/h2>\n
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