Addi Somekh

Who is Addi Somekh?

Addi Somekh is self-taught balloon artist who has been twisting balloons since 1991. Best known for his wildly inventive balloon hats, Somekh’s other signature pieces include the balloon flower, balloon ring, as well as large-scale balloon sculptures. In addition to his balloon twisting, Somekh is also an author, and musician. With photographer Charles Eckert, Somekh traveled to more than 34 countries on 5 continents and across the United States creating balloon-hats for people of various backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs in an effort to demonstrate the universal power of joy and laughter. These journeys have been photo-documented in calendars, books, and films.