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American Dream said April 21 it partnered with street painter and author Tracy Lee Stum to open the first-ever TiLT Museum at American Dream megamall in East Rutherford, bringing art and enjoyment to all through hand-painted, experiential three-dimensional artworks.

The new interactive art space will open outside of American Dream’s Garden Court on April 22, and will feature one-of-a-kind artwork designed to amaze, including the following vignettes:

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  Scaling Liberty: A new way to get to the top of Lady Liberty. Imagine a rope dropped down from her crown to help you ascend, so if you are a climber, this illusion is for you.

• TiLTed Space Station: Experience zero gravity when stepping into this sideways space station, and let the flight control guide the way while enjoying a view of the cosmos from the flight deck.
• Gamer: Ever wish you could really be part of your own arcade video game?  Step inside the video screen and it’s you against your player while trying to score points.
• Invaders of Area 51: En route to a secure facility, these crates somehow wound up at TiLT and its aliens, inspired by actual micro-animals, want to get out to join the fun.
• Cabinet of Curiosities (The Illusion Room): Cabinets of Curiosities were the precursors to museums. This particular cabinet has some very strange specimens, but the most interesting one is right in the mirror.
• Who’s A Good Boy?: Man’s best friend is looking for some love and a special treat—the only problem is, you’re the treat. Man bites dog, or dog bites man?

“At American Dream, we’re always looking for new ways to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, and with Tracy’s extraordinary vision, we’ve raised the bar to new heights,” said Don Ghermezian, chief executive officer of American Dream. “The TiLT Museum is one-of-a-kind, and we’re looking forward to sharing this revolutionary interactive concept with art lovers of all ages,” he added.

“Opening TiLT’s flagship location at American Dream is truly a dream come true,” noted Stum. “I am thrilled to see this unique museum concept come to fruition through the American Dream brand. American Dream as a brand represents a fun, colorful, artistic and inviting lifestyle, which synchronizes beautifully with TiLT’s brand,” she added.

Besides showcasing the 3D art, TiLT Museum at American Dream will also host onsite workshops and special events geared toward the exploration of artistic expression for all ages. The museum will be home to an artist-in-residency program, which will invite international talent to create unique installations in the space on a rotating basis.