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Levitating Mountain Installations

'Castle of Vooruit' by Ahmet Ögüt is a Floating Frenzy

— May 11, 2012 — Art & Design
One might think floating castles and mountains are just a fantasy, but Castle of Vooruit by Ahmet Ögüt is an attempt at creating a levitating castle atop a mountain.

From afar it looks like a castle on a mountain, but it's actually an outdoor installation of a massive helium-filled balloon. Kurdish-Turkish artist Ahmet Ögüt created this sculpture for the a Belgian art festival entitled 'TRACK.' The balloon is at a height of 11 meters with a diameter of 8 meters. The building that sits on top is a replicate of the city's historic public arts center.

The artist is well-known for his work that revolves around humor and pseudo-documentary styles. Castle of Vooruit by Ahmet Ögüt starts in May and runs to September.


Photo Credits: designboom, ahmetogut
Trend Themes
1. Levitating Installations - The use of levitating installations, such as the Castle of Vooruit, opens up opportunities for creating unique and eye-catching artistic displays.
2. Outdoor Art Sculptures - Creating large-scale outdoor sculptures, like the helium-filled balloon castle, offers a disruptive innovation in the field of public art and installations.
3. Humor-inspired Art - Artworks that incorporate humor and pseudo-documentary styles, like Ahmet Ögüt's Castle of Vooruit, have the potential to disrupt the traditional art scene with their playful and unconventional approach.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore the use of levitating installations and outdoor art sculptures to create immersive and awe-inspiring experiences for audiences.
2. Event Planning - The event planning industry can incorporate levitating installations, such as the Castle of Vooruit, into their events to create a unique and memorable experience for attendees.
3. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can leverage levitating installations, like the helium-filled balloon castle, to attract tourists and enhance their destinations with visually captivating landmarks.
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