Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Participatory
Curation
Exhibits expand in scale to offer audiences a more interactive experience.
2.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Participatory Curation trend?
Participatory Curation: Extending exhibits beyond the comfort of confined spaces, artists are turning to grandiose installations to offer greater interactive appeal. Allowing spectators to become part of the exhibit itself, these art shows reflect a turn towards more physically engaging sources of art and culture.
Trend themes
Themes within the Participatory Curation trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Participatory Curation
Artists are turning to grandiose installations to offer greater interactive appeal, reflecting a turn towards more physically engaging sources of art and culture.
02
Exploration of Form and Material
The relationship between form and material in architecture is being explored, with an emphasis on timeless techniques resulting in morphing design according to exterior influences.
03
Immersive Installations
Interactive installations are transporting people into different tactile realities, as seen with String Prototype by Numen/For Use.
Industry implications
What the Participatory Curation trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art and Culture
The trend towards more physically engaging sources of art and culture is disrupting traditional exhibition practices.
For
Architecture and Design
Exploration of the relationship between form and material is disrupting traditional construction practices.
For
Technology and Photography
New technology, such as Sony's high-zoom cameras, is disrupting traditional viewing experiences by offering unique and interactive opportunities.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Participatory Curation
Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 27%, activity 42%, freshness 8%.
Popularity27%
Activity42%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Participatory Curation trend
6 featured examples from May 29 to Jul 22, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Rope Matrix Installations
String Prototype by Numen/For Use is a Futuristic Interactive Experience
Event planning professionals can utilize interactive installations, like the String Prototype, to create unique and memorable experiences for attendees, like product launches, bra…
CategoryArt & Design
Transparent Labyrinth Installations
This See Through Glass Maze's Path Isn't as Clear as its Walls
Incorporating transparent mazes as a new attraction in amusement parks.
CategoryArt & Design
Paradoxical Maze Installations
This Wooden Maze Brings Clarity Instead of Convolution
Incorporate maze-like elements into building designs for unique and interactive visitor experiences.
CategoryArt & Design
Transitional Finnish Pavilions
'The Resilient of Architecture' Exhibit Stands the Test of Time
There is an opportunity to create sustainable and contemporary architecture by exploring the relationship between form and material.
CategoryArt & Design
Giant Bamboo Installations (UPDATE)
The Starn Brothers Complete Another Big Bambu Exhibit
The use of natural materials in creating large-scale installations creates opportunities for artists and designers to explore environmentally-conscious installations that connect…
CategoryMarketing
Lakeshore Art Shows
Sony's Outdoor Art Show Had People in Canoes Try to Spot Waldo on a Canvas
The photography industry could create more opportunities for interactive photography experiences.
