A coloured exhibition is sharing some eye candy — and real candy — with visitors . The sweet graphics pop - up , called Candytopia , is channelise to New York City this summer comply successful stints in Los Angeles and Santa Monica , Gothamistreports .
Candytopia feels a petty like Willy Wonka ’s chocolate elbow room . More than a dozen room with psychedelic backdrops will be on purview , as well as candy - inspired interpretations of notable artwork such asMona LisaandThe Thinker . The initiation is the inspiration of Jackie Sorkin , the hotshot of TLC’sCandy Queen .
Many of the art installations are made fromactual confect , but unlike Wonka ’s lickable wallpaper , visitant will have to keep their hands and tongues to themselves . or else , guests will be given samples of various sweet treats like gummies , chocolates , and “ nostalgic ducky . ”
Forbesnamed Candytopia one of the proficient pop - up museums to visit in 2018 . New York City seems the stark place for the exhibit , having formerly hosted other food - inspiredpop - upslike the Museum of Pizza and the Museum of Ice Cream .
Candytopia will debut in New York City on August 15 at Penn Plaza at 145 West 32nd Street . Tickets must be purchase in improvement , and they can be dictate onCandytopia ’s site . secret events and natal day parties can also be stage .
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