Pop-up stores, galleries, and even parks have begun to appear increasingly in public spaces since the start of the recent recession. The term “pop-up” suggests their temporary nature-here one day, gone the next. Pop-up shops have become a recognized part of the fashion industry, and seasonal retailers often use them as temporary sites for holiday goods, from Halloween costumes to Christmas trees. More recently, pop-up parks have begun to spring up, especially in urban spaces where they can offer a sense of respite for those looking to escape without leaving their environs.
During Minnesota’s cold winter months, the Minneapolis Institute of Art will be host to a new pop-up park, which will transform the museum’s cool, white lobby into a relaxing, tropical oasis with grass, palm trees, and other South Seas amenities.

Support of Pop-Up Park is provided through a Wallace Excellence Award with additional support from Room & Board.