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Curated Play

Exhibits turn to elements of play and interaction to diversify audiences

Implications - Museums are seeking out a more youthful demographic by incorporating aspects of play and interaction into displays. Utilizing personalization and child-like imagery to turn installations into fun and informative destinations, these venues allow kids to engage with art and culture through participatory yet educational means.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Exhibits - Museums and galleries are incorporating interactive exhibits to engage a more youthful demographic.
2. Playful Learning - Displays that use child-like imagery and personalization to make learning fun and informative are becoming popular.
3. Art as Play - Interactive public art sculptures are being installed to encourage exploration and physical activity in a fun, creative way.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can utilize interactive exhibits and playful learning techniques to engage students and make learning more enjoyable.
2. Art and Culture - Art galleries and cultural institutions can incorporate playful and interactive elements in their displays to attract a more diverse audience.
3. Recreation - Playgrounds and recreational areas can integrate interactive sculptures and installations to encourage physical activity in a fun and creative way.
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Featured Examples

Children-Interacting Art Installations
Children-Interacting Art Installations
The Color Me Exhibition Targets Kids' Boundless Creativity
The Color Me exhibition is geared specifically to children. As astutely observed on the event page of Sofia Design Week 2013, “Coloring books are never enough, their pages end too soon and the... MORE
Outdoor Workout-Encouraging Playgrounds
Outdoor Workout-Encouraging Playgrounds
Flexible by Darren Goins Promotes Art and Activity
Venice Beach is one of those rare places known for its encouragement of outdoor workouts, which is only natural considering the all-year round hot weather and now Flexible by Darren Goins hopes to... MORE
Suspended Canine Exhibits
Suspended Canine Exhibits
The Space Pups Ulster Museum Installation Features Hanging Dogs
The Ulster Museum Space Pups installation is currently on display within the Irish gallery. The suspended piece is a part of the Belfast Children’s Festival, hence its fun-loving and funky... MORE
play_circle_filledAmusing Musical Swing Sets
Amusing Musical Swing Sets
The Baloica Sound Exhibit Adds Some Swinging Musical Notes to Your Day
Designers Claudia Oliviera and Isabel Bournbon from studio Elas Duas installed a musical swing set entitled ‘Baloica,’ which loosely translates into ‘rocking,’ for the listening pleasure of... MORE
Playfully Informative Animal Exhibits
Playfully Informative Animal Exhibits
Ruff and Jeffers Appeal to a Boy's Curiosity Via Animal Art
Aaron Ruff and Oliver Jeffers have collaborated to put together this wonderful exhibit of animal art. The displays explore the fun side of animals in an educational format. Included in this multi-... MORE

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