Luna Luna for The Washington Post

Falling in love with art as a toddler

Through the eyes of a 2-year-old, the New York exhibition of “Luna Luna” is pure magic.

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Photo Editor: Lauren Bulbin

This touring exhibition features fairground rides and amusements adapted by artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Salvador Dalí.

At Luna Luna, guests are invited to play, dance and even embrace the creatures that emerge from the darkness.

Misha Shammas, 3, in Salvador Dalí's Dalídom, a mirrored "geodesic surrealist funhouse."

A plush flower brandished by one of the performers attracts a kaleidoscope of butterflies.

Tall puppets loom over onlookers beside the painted swing ride by Kenny Scharf.

Arik Brauer’s fantastical carousel features a selection of characters including a mermaid.

The fairground features an original soundtrack by composers including André 3000, David Byrne, and Philip Glass.

The rides and amusements at Luna Luna were thought to be lost, since 1987.

After its mysterious disappearance, the fairground was recently found in an array of shipping containers in Texas.