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Keff Joons is a colorful, climbable installation that's completely FREE to explore.

What is Keff Joons?

Hendry's Keff Joons pays homage to artist Jeff Koon's iconic balloon sculptures, but unlike those sculptures, Hendry's towering rubber balloons are meant to be interacted with. Kids (and adults) can climb, jump, and navigate through a tangle of massive balloons that are red, blue, orange, yellow, white, and green.

According to my son, the rubber balloons looked a bit like huge, rubber worms. They're a bit squishy and slippery, making them perfect to slide on. He loved exploring the installation, discovering little pockets of space where he could hide, jumping from ledge to ledge, balancing and then rolling back down.

The exhibit also showcases Hendry's balloon drawings and a miniature version of the balloon installation.

Keff Joons fills a cavernous warehouse space with a colorful tangle of balloons.

Know Before You Go See CJ Hendry's Art

• The art exhibition is located at 50 Gold Street in the Vinegar Hill section of Dumbo.
• It is FREE, and each visit is limited to 15 minutes. Since no reservations are taken, be prepared to wait in line. We got there shortly after it opened and waited 90 minutes for our turn, so be prepared with a book or something for the kids to enjoy while you wait. There are crates inside the warehouse, which function as seats.
• A waiver needs to be filled out by each adult.
• The exhibit is open daily, from 10am-5pm, through Sunday, April 20, 2025.
• No shoes are allowed inside the exhibition room. Everyone has to wear orange socks with sticky pads, which are provided.
• There are lockers to stash coats and bags.
• Bathrooms are located in a trailer around the corner of the warehouse.
• Strollers are not allowed inside the exhibition, but can be stored inside the warehouse.

Photos by the author