Monica G.
Yelp
Got invited to Artechouse for the Opening Media/Preview Night. I'm giving it four stars because I thought it would be bigger and have more exhibits to explore. Prior to going, I checked out the other locations in NY and LA and it seemed like they had so much more to do. I'm not knocking this place, actually I loved it and had a great time I just thought it would be bigger. I was actually worried and comparing it to the previous pop-up museum in South Beach (Museum of Ice Cream) that in my opinion was a serious let down. Artechouse is much cooler.
Step into imaginary territory of lines, dots, and letters, and immerse into a virtual playground of four dimensions: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), Z (depth), and T (time). Artechouse may not be as big as I thought but it is filled with interactive installations. Upon walking in, it is a dark space and immediately you literally step on to the first work of art. A black and white striped walk-way that interacts and moves along with you as you walk through it. They have a flowing tree that throws letters with the wind, a screen that makes you look distorted, projectors facing the floor so you can lay down and take the ultimate selfie for the gram, etc. My favorite installation is on the second floor (Artechouse has two stories). It is a screened in box, you stand in the middle and the sensor picks up your movements. Your reactions and actions is what makes the movement art on the screen, it's pretty cool I must say. They also had individual viewing boxes with technology art and lots of sensors.
On Preview Night, they had champagne flowing which I don't think they will have on a regular basis but I think they should serve those interactive drinks like they do in the other locations I've seen online. Artechouse takes around 45 min to an hour to view, it's short but sweet. It's perfect for a date night, a quick outing and especially for Instagram pictures.
Prices are reasonable and wayyyy less expensive than Museum of Ice Cream. Adults $24, Seniors 65+ $20 and children ages 2-14 $17. Parking is in South Beach so you either find a garage couple blocks away or you get lucky and find a metered spot right across just like I did! Kudos to Artechouse, I had fun and I hope they stick around longer since it is a Pop-Up.