In my part of the world we got all crazy this past weekend celebrating Halloween. In Mexico, however, they are getting jiggy to their Day of the Dead festivities. Two years ago Mexico opened The National Museum of Death, an exploration into that nation’s fascination with death and dying.
With Mexican culture being steeped in all things death related, its art abounds with this macabre theme. The National Museum of Death showcases such things as jewel-encrusted skulls and a collection dedicated to ‘Saint Death’, a grim reaper style saint worshiped in poorer neighborhoods.
Death-Loving Collections
Mexico's National Museum of Death Explores One Country's Fascination
Trend Themes
1. Death-related Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can explore new ways to depict death and dying, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
2. Cultural Festivals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Event planners can design immersive experiences and unique attractions for cultural festivals that embrace the fascination with death.
3. Alternative Spirituality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Entrepreneurs can create new products and services catering to the growing interest in alternative spirituality centered around death, such as offerings for the worship of 'Saint Death'.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Art galleries and museums can curate exhibitions that challenge perceptions and showcase death-related artwork, attracting a diverse audience.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Event planning companies can specialize in organizing immersive cultural festivals that celebrate the fascination with death, providing a unique and memorable experience.
3. Spirituality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Businesses in the spirituality sector can offer new products and services that cater to the growing interest in alternative spirituality centered around death, providing individuals with meaningful and personalized experiences.