From now through August, the world’s largest inflatable art exhibition Pop Air takes over 6,000 square metres of space at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre
It’s something imaginative to do with the kids–and also a way to see contemporary art through a more playful lens. Whatever it is, the Pop Air exhibition may just be worth a detour.
Brought in by the Balloon Museum for its Singapore debut, the touring exhibition has made its way to the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from now until 31 August 2025. This is the Balloon Museum’s largest and most iconic exhibition to date, and it’s also the first time the interactive show has landed in Southeast Asia.
Across a total space of more than 6,000 square metres, you’ll find 17 large-scale inflatable installations by contemporary artists from around the world. The works are light, surreal, immersive, and built for participation—whether it’s walking through a geometric maze, encountering quiet wind-powered sculptures, or playing with giant balloon creatures that silently observe you.
The line-up includes installations and works by internationally recognised names, like Cyril Lancelin, Quiet Ensemble, ENESS, and Hyperstudio, each offering their own take on air as both medium and metaphor. Digital art installations, including a virtual reality (VR) experience and infinity room, round out the experience with something a little more immersive.
While the show has the aesthetics of pop culture spectacle, it doesn’t shy away from deeper ideas. “Childhood and play have always held a central role in the history of art—just think of Picasso’s toys,” says Roberto Fantauzzi, president of Lux Entertainment, the company behind the exhibition. “In Pop Air, play becomes both a language and an intellectual experience.”
Tickets are now available online, and prices vary by day and age group, with family packages also on offer. Till end June, the exhibition opens daily from 10am to 9:30pm. From July onwards, updated opening hours apply.
