The Balloon Project, is a three-year-in-the-making Art Installation by Yan Kong in support of world refugees and migrants. It pays tribute to human spirit, courage and survival. The Balloon Project is a multimedia work incorporating mechanical engineering and visuals to fuse art and politics. 32 balloons inflate and deflate to simulate refugee and migrants' breathing while fleeing their countries to seek safety and freedom in the world.
By C.J. HUGHESThe skies over
the glass cube that serves as the entrance to the Apple store on Fifth
Avenue turned a bit dark on Tuesday afternoon, at least for some