The Istanbul Blues outdoor sculpture takes the form of a crouching man made out of musical notes. Quite like the art installation made out of laser-cut alphabet letters, the Istanbul Blues sculpture has a latticed surface that is visually stunning even though it is inspired by sound.
Created by Jaume Plensa, an artist born in Barcelona, Spain, the Istanbul Blues outdoor sculpture is one of three pieces exhibited at this year's International Contemporary Art Fair in Paris, France. Displayed at Place Vendôme, the giant white figure, which soars six and a half meters (or approximately 21 feet) into the sky, represents the artist's belief that "music is part of a universal language that allows the entire humanity to communicate," according to My Modern Met.
Musical Note Man Sculptures
Istanbul Blues by Jaume Plensa Reps Music as a Universal Language
Trend Themes
1. Musical Note Art Installations - The success of Jaume Plensa's musical note sculptures present opportunities for similar art installations that use musical notes as its medium.
2. Interactive Outdoor Sculptures - Adding an interactive component to outdoor sculptures can attract more visitors and bring a new level of engagement to the artwork.
3. Integration of Sound in Art - The integration of sound in art allows artists to create innovative art pieces that not only capture the beauty of visual art, but also auditory art.
Industry Implications
1. Art Installation - Art installation companies can take advantage of the trend in musical note sculptures to create pieces that are both visually stunning and interactive.
2. Outdoor Advertising - Outdoor advertising companies can create interactive outdoor sculptures with integrated sound to engage audiences and create unique brand experiences.
3. Music Production - By collaborating with artists and art installation companies, music production companies can create pieces that highlight the beauty of music and expose audiences to new sounds and experiences.