Edith Kollath's 'Things' installation is comprised of a series of 'breathing' books. Each of these books opens and closes in a rhythmic fashion to mimic breathing. According to the video's narrator, Kollath had a terrible time getting these books past TSA officials at the airport.
'Things' by Edith Kollath reminds me of the 'Monster Book of Monsters' textbook from the Harry Potter movies, minus the teeth and bloodthirsty demeanor--a coincidence Neatorama has also noticed.
Breathing Books
Real-Life Harry Potter Textbooks?
Trend Themes
1. Breathing Books - Creating books that mimic breathing could potentially disrupt the traditional reading experience and enhance user engagement.
2. Interactive Literature - Interactive and sensory features in literature could create new opportunities for engagement and storytelling in the publishing industry.
3. Artistic Installations - Using technology to create interactive installations that blend art and literature could disrupt the traditional gallery experience and create new opportunities for immersive storytelling.
Industry Implications
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2. Art - The creation of interactive installations that blend art and literature could potentially disrupt the traditional gallery experience and create new opportunities for artists to showcase their work.
3. Tech - The integration of technology to create interactive and sensory features in literature and art installations could create new opportunities for tech companies to partner with the publishing and art industries.