Luna Luna, an art amusement park, drew over 100,000 visitors to New York's Hudson Yards last winter. The exhibition featured attractions designed by iconic artists, including a Ferris wheel by Basquiat and a carousel by Haring. Visitors paid substantial ticket prices to view the installations, reflecting a nearly $100 million investment. Conceived by André Heller in 1987, the show initially succeeded in Hamburg but faced funding challenges leading to its storage in West Texas. The revival plans led by Drake's team aimed at capitalizing on the commercial appeal of street art.
Last winter, over 100,000 visitors attended Luna Luna at New York's Hudson Yards, an extravagant art amusement park featuring works by renowned artists like Basquiat and Haring.
The exhibition, with attractions like a Basquiat-designed Ferris wheel, represented nearly $100 million in investment, showcasing the commercial potential of street art.
Originally launched in Hamburg in 1987 by artist André Heller, Luna Luna struggled financially before Drake's team purchased it in hopes of reviving its success.
The exhibition highlights the transformation of artists like Basquiat and Haring, who started as graffiti artists in Manhattan, into major players in the art market.
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