Mall of America® announces a new large-scale, interactive art installation now on display for a limited time

Local artist, Neal Peterson, showcases Mall of America like you’ve never seen it before

 

BLOOMINGTON, MN — February 28, 2023

Mall of America® is excited to announce its next large-scale art installation with artist Neal Peterson is now on display for visitors to experience and enjoy. 

In partnership with Mall of America, Peterson photographed every detail of the Mall to capture the vibrancy of Minnesota's top retail and entertainment destination. The Mall of America Mandala is a unique geometric configuration of images and symbols, much like a kaleidoscope. This colorful and eye-catching art piece stretches across more than 45 feet of the Mall’s North Atrium. It is made up of 29 repeating architectural elements that can all be found throughout Mall of America. Hidden inside the intricate art piece, guests can also expect to find 11 different Mall of America icons such fan-favorite characters and popular landmarks.

“At Mall of America we love collaborating with local artists to showcase their work for our millions of guests, so we are thrilled to have Neal Peterson lend us his talents and share his unique perspective of the Mall. I can safely say nobody has seen the Mall like this before,” said Chris Grap, Vice President of Experiential. “The Mall of America Mandala is truly one-of-a-kind and encompasses so many details and iconic elements making it tricky for guests to find them all in one visit. With a circumference of more than 140 feet, this must be seen in-person to fully appreciate the intricate artwork. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also an amazing photo op.”

Minneapolis-based artist and photographer, Neal Peterson, has been creating unique digital collages for his mandala-inspired series showcasing iconic cities around the world. Peterson has photographed 25 cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, and many more. He incorporates elements that are local to the city he is capturing such as iconic sculptures, architecture, vegetation, public art, and graffiti.

The Mall of America Mandala will be on display in the North Atrium on Level 1 from now until April 9 during Mall hours. This is a free installation for guests to enjoy, photograph, and explore as they attempt to connect the dots of all the featured landmarks.

 

Photo credit: Mall of America

 

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

 

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