Air is a fully immersive, multi-sensory art installation that plays with light, reflection, and space in a way that expands your senses, perception of New York, and your own identity. Created by artist Kenzo Digital, the experience blends nature, cityscape, and digital illusion to create a dream-like reality.
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Connect with nature & explore your senses with Air by Kenzo Digital at One Vanderbilt
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Air is an unforgettable multi-sensory experience created by artist Kenzo Digital, set high above Manhattan at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. If you’re visiting NYC, this is where art, city views, and technology come together to bring a surreal encounter you don’t want to miss.
What is Air
Why is Air a must-do at SUMMIT
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Unmatched views with illusion
Air amplifies the panoramic NYC skyline using floor-to-ceiling mirrors that multiply the view infinitely. It’s an illusionary and mind-bending way to experience the city, like you’re floating in the clouds with Manhattan all around you.
Multi-sensory immersion
Experience light, sound, and space, unlike any other art installation in the city. Air isn’t just something you look at, it’s something you feel. Air combines mirrored visuals, ambient music, temperature shifts, and movement-responsive lighting to create a completely immersive environment that taps into your senses and emotions.
Unique artistic vision
Kenzo Digital brings a fresh take on immersive art rooted in emotion and connection. He created Air not just as an art piece but as a journey through mood and perception. His storytelling blends high-tech design with human emotion, offering a rare kind of escapism that stays with you long after your visit.
A top NYC photo spot
It’s easily one of the most photogenic and Instagram-worthy places in New York. Whether you’re capturing sunset selfies, mirrored illusions, or aerial shots in the glass boxes, Air gives you one-of-a-kind visuals that are impossible to recreate anywhere else. It’s tailor-made for social media and travel memories.
What to expect
Transcendence
The most popular mirrored space at Air is where floors, walls, and ceilings are fully reflective. It stretches the NYC skyline in every direction you look—up, down, and sideways—turning the space into a dreamlike, floating city that shifts with every step you take.
Affinity
A room filled with hundreds of reflective, silver balloons that bounce and move with you. It’s playful, tactile, and oddly calming—like walking through a slow-motion cloud of bubbles suspended in the air.
Unity
A digital installation that captures your face in real time and projects it onto a massive LED screen alongside others creates a shared, living artwork that’s constantly evolving. It’s about connection, identity, and being part of something bigger.
Ascent
A high-speed, all-glass external elevator that takes you up the side of One Vanderbilt. It’s the tallest elevator ride in the world and gives you 360-degree views as you ascend into the clouds.
Sound design
The entire experience is scored with a custom soundscape that shifts with each room. The music is designed to sync with your emotional state and the changing visuals, deepening the immersive experience.
Interactive tech
Sensors and reactive surfaces throughout the exhibit respond to your movement and touch, creating a personalized, ever-changing experience. You’re not just walking through it—you’re shaping it.
Sunsets & night views
The mirrored design completely transforms with the time of day. As the sun goes down, the mirrored surfaces reflect the shifting colors of the sky, transforming the space dramatically. At night, the city lights sparkle in every direction, making for an otherworldly nighttime experience.
About Kenzo Digital, the artist behind the experience
Kenzo Digital is a New York-based artist and creative director known for large-scale, immersive storytelling. He blends cinematic language with digital technology to turn physical spaces into emotional narratives. Air is a reflection of human consciousness and nature’s fluidity, designed to evoke awe, presence, and introspection.
- Art style: Immersive storytelling with digital, audio, and physical installation
- Years active: 2006–present
- Best known for: Air at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Beyoncé’s visual album projections
- Based out of: New York City
Maximize your moment: Tips to elevate your Air experience
- Book sunset or twilight slots: Go around golden hour or just after dusk to catch the best of daylight and nighttime reflections.
- Wear solid, dark colors: Mirrors are everywhere, and busy prints can get visually lost. Solid colors, especially black, make you pop in photos and reflections.
- Avoid skirts, dresses, or loose accessories: With reflective floors and gusts of air from elevators and exhibits, wardrobe malfunctions are possible. Stick to pants or jumpsuits for a stress-free experience.
- Arrive early: Get there at least 15–20 mins before your slot to clear security, check in, and explore without feeling rushed.
- Charge your phone: Photos and videos are a huge part of this experience. So make sure your phone is fully charged.
- Explore at your own pace: There’s no time limit inside the exhibit, so don’t rush. Spend time in each room; some experiences take a while to fully absorb.
- Keep your hands free: Skip the heavy bag. You’ll want to move freely and interact with the space without juggling items.
- Use the restroom before you enter: Once you’re in, there’s no bathroom until after the experience. Plan ahead to avoid breaking the flow.
- Mind the weather: Cloudy days can dim the reflections, while clear skies enhance them. Check the forecast if you want a full visual impact.
- Bring sunglasses: Some rooms, especially during bright daylight, reflect intense light. A pair of shades can help you enjoy it more comfortably.
Too surreal to be real: What you'll experience on your visit
Infinite skies
A mirror illusion that makes NYC feel endless.
Frequently asked questions about the Kenzo Digital experience at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
No, Air is part of your general admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Most visitors spend around 60–90 mins inside.
Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Some areas (like glass floors) may not be suitable for those with a fear of heights.
Yes, all areas of Air and SUMMIT One are fully accessible.
Absolutely. Photography is encouraged, but tripods and drones are not allowed.
Visit around golden hour or sunset for the most dynamic visual experience.
Avoid wearing skirts or dresses due to mirrored floors. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Yes, Air is a permanent part of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and is open throughout the year.
