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by Coralie Juliet
North America
L AU N C H
KENTUCKY KINGDOM
Flying Fox Takes Flight at Kentucky Kingdom
A new suspended family roller coaster with quite the
crop-dusting pilot inspired by Kentucky’s agricultural heritage.
backstory opened on May 18 at Kentucky Kingdom. Flying
Every aspect of the experience was designed by Herschend
Fox, manufactured by Vekoma Rides, represents a $14 million
Creative Studios, the company’s in-house creative team, with
investment and brings the park’s coaster collection to six. The
a red barn-inspired queue, hand-painted murals, and audio
coaster reaches speeds of 37 mph and features more than
storytelling that reinforce the attraction’s agricultural theme
1,300 feet of track, including a below-ground tunnel element.
and family-focused narrative.
The attraction is themed around Jeb Fox, a fictional
kentuckykingdom.com
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Crystal Bridges Unveils Major
Museum Expansion
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville,
Arkansas, opened a 114,000-square-foot expansion in June,
marking the largest addition to the museum since its debut
in 2011. Designed by Safdie Architects, the project adds
new galleries, learning environments, and visitor amenities.
“By bringing art, architecture, nature, wellness, and education into closer dialogue across the campus, we are continuing to push the boundaries of what a cultural institution
can be,” says Crystal Bridges Board Chair Olivia Walton.
A new creative learning hub adds educational and
community-focused amenities, while a new north entrance,
a bridge gallery connecting the new spaces, and a café
overlooking the museum’s ponds, trails, and gardens round
out the additions. The first exhibitions to open in the new
gallery includes work from Keith Haring, Yayoi Kusama, and
Teresita Fernández.
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