Library Street Collective is proud to announce the opening of Rainbow City Roller Rink, an inflatable wonderland-turned-roller skating rink designed by acclaimed artist duo FriendsWithYou. Set inside 1001 Woodward Avenue and overlooking Campus Martius Park, the installation brings a colorful and whimsical experience to Downtown Detroit from November 30th, 2018 to January 27th, 2019. The project is supported by Bedrock Detroit and the Quicken Loans Community Fund.⠀
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Rainbow City Roller Rink presents a vibrant collection of weightless sculptures suspended from the ceiling of 1001 Woodward, hanging overhead as skaters traverse the rink’s striped floor and encouraging activity and exploration. Each balloon-like companion is minimal in form, composed of simple geometry and towering high above. The largest figure in the group features a rotating head and stands at over 30’ tall, reminiscent of carnivals or revolving signs off west coast highway roads. The installation creates a surreal landscape intended to provoke an iconic and childlike awareness, and offers an opportunity to connect physically and psychologically with an energetic, ephemeral setting. Library Street Collective owner Anthony Curis looks forward to what the installation offers in terms of its interactivity, “The art of FriendsWithYou spreads a purity and positivity very rarely experienced outside of childhood, but is created for people of all ages. We’re very excited to present such a seamless connection between art and activation in downtown for the holidays.”⠀
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Rainbow City Roller Rink will be open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 2pm to 9pm. Entrance to the rink is free, and skates and lockers are available to visitors. Skate time MUST be scheduled in advance.

Visit rainbowcitydetroit.com for additional information.