The art installations at Coachella 2025 have triggered a sharp split in fan reactions on r/coachella. Some attendees slammed this year’s displays as underwhelming, tagging them “inflated flowers” and a “windmill thingy” that fall short compared to standout works from past festivals like the cube or playground structures. Many speculate that budget cuts forced a downgrade in the scale and creativity of this year’s art.
On the flip side, a portion of festival-goers praised the whimsical vibe of the current pieces, highlighting the interactive bean bag seating integrated into the floral designs as a fun touch. Nostalgia threads surged with fans calling for a revival of larger, more immersive works like roaming astronauts, hippos, giant robots, and land sharks — hallmark icons of Coachella’s art legacy.
Budget transparency remains a hot topic, with speculation that money shifted towards new attractions such as Travis Scott’s fright-themed “Knott’s Scary Farm” experience. This debate underscores a core fan expectation: that Coachella’s art direction needs to reclaim its signature “wow factor” to elevate the festival atmosphere.
With the festival now in its second weekend, fans are watching closely to see how art installations fare across both weekends and hoping organizers heed the community calls for a creative comeback next year.
Source: r/coachella