Balloon animals invade Exploratorium, spur LSD flashbacks in new 'Inflatable' exhibit
Shih Chieh Huang's 'Guardian of the Dysphotic' is just one of the eye-popping installations at Exploratorium's 'Inflatable.' (Jen Woo)

Balloon animals invade Exploratorium, spur LSD flashbacks in new 'Inflatable' exhibit

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Jen Woo
May 30, 2018
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