# Brilliant Bamboo Art Mike and Doug Starn's Bamboo Exhibit Integrates Audience Interaction By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Big-Bambu References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/05/03/a-bamboo-wave-rolls-in-at-the-met/) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-news/7636985/Big-Bambu-Met-visitors-climb-on-bamboo-exhibit-in-NY.html) The [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop) has a new exhibit featuring audience participation. The exhibit, entitled the 'Big Bambu' by designers Mike and Doug Starn is a crested wave of bamboo which the visitors are able to walk through via elevated internal pathways. The bamboo wave is set to measure 50 feet and is placed on the [roof of the MET](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art) overlooking central park. The coolest thing about the [bamboo exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome)? The Big Bambu structure was created entirely by hand with no scaffolding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Audience Interaction in Art Exhibits:** Art exhibits that incorporate audience interaction and participation to enhance the visitor experience. - **Sustainable Materials in Art Installations:** Art installations that use renewable and eco-friendly materials such as bamboo to create unique and visually stunning works of art. - **Handmade Art Installations:** Art installations that are created entirely by hand without the use of machinery or scaffolding, highlighting the beauty and skill of traditional craftsmanship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries and Museums:** Art galleries and museums can incorporate more interactive and sustainable exhibitions to attract new audiences and promote awareness of eco-friendly art. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can focus on producing eco-friendly materials such as bamboo to cater to the growing demand for sustainable and renewable materials in various industries, including art installations. - **Traditional Craftsmanship:** The promotion of handmade art installations can revive the appreciation for traditional craftsmanship and provide opportunities for skilled artisans to showcase their talents in the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northeast-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Glowing Bamboo Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi.md)