A Birthday Visit to Art Omi
Dua Lipa spent part of her 31st birthday weekend exploring the 120-acre grounds of Art Omi in Ghent, New York. The singer-songwriter shared details of the excursion on social media Monday, posting photos and video clips of herself and her husband, Callum Turner, wandering through the outdoor sculpture and architecture park.
Lipa turned 31 on August 22. Her post included a note to followers regarding her milestone. “Birthday weekend, thank you for all the love and the wishes. Ready for my next lap around the sun…it just keeps getting better,” the singer wrote on Instagram.
Touring the Grounds and Basketball Courts
The documentation of the couple's visit captured several specific installations located across the expansive site. Lipa appeared in photos interacting with Alexandre Arrechea’s work titled “Orange Functional,” which features a dense collection of basketball hoops mounted on a single pole. The singer successfully made a basket during her time at the installation.
Other works featured in the social media update included Alicja Kwade’s “TunnelTeller” and “Day Trip” by artist Sarah Braman. These pieces are among the dozens of outdoor sculptures that define the park’s layout in Columbia County. The site remains a frequent destination for visitors seeking to view art installations in a natural setting.
The Hudson Valley as a Cultural Hub
Management at Art Omi noted the visit as part of a larger trend of high-profile individuals visiting the region. Jess Maxwell, communications director for the organization, issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the singer’s presence at the park. The location is open to the public year-round without an admission fee.
“Art Omi is delighted to welcome all who wish to connect with art and nature— from our neighbors in the Hudson Valley, to travelers from around the world, to the occasional familiar face,” Maxwell said. The park aims to remain an accessible space for those looking to experience art outside of traditional gallery settings. Lipa’s visit adds to the growing profile of the Hudson Valley as a recurring point of interest for touring celebrities and weekend travelers alike. Her stop in Ghent highlights how these local cultural spaces now serve as common ground for global figures and regional residents.