# Modern Hibernation Experiments Abraham Poincheval is Living in a Fake Bear for Two Weeks By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abraham-poincheval References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/abraham-poincheval-lives-inside-bear-04-09-2014/) & [poincheval.chassenature.org](http://poincheval.chassenature.org/) Abraham Poincheval is taking the idea of modern art to a whole new level, by situating himself inside a [fake bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) for two weeks. People wanting to see what it's like for this man in a very small space can check out the live feed, which features a camera inside the structure. The artist is taking part in this project to "understand his own physical limits and experience animal nature, a symbolic image of the 'inside out' of a bear during hibernation," as stated by DesignBoom. The amazing part is how Abraham Poincheval has everything he needs in such a [confined space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space), and has even figured out a way to go to the bathroom. One thing's for sure: he will definitely want to go for a nice long walk when the modern art piece is complete. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/abraham-poincheval-lives-inside-bear-04-09-2014/), [poincheval.chassenature.org](http://poincheval.chassenature.org/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Art Experimentation:** The use of unconventional and immersive experiences for modern art that explore human and animal nature. - **Extreme Performance Art:** The use of intense and risky methods by performance artists to push boundaries and convey experiences to their audiences. - **Transhumanism:** The exploration and enhancement of human physical and mental capabilities through technological advancements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Art institutions and galleries can incorporate unconventional experiences and performances to engage audiences and attract new visitors. - **Entertainment and Events:** Event organizers can provide unique and memorable experiences that cater to adventurous and curious consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Medical practitioners and researchers can learn from extreme experiments such as this to study human physical and mental endurance and resilience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Controlled Chamber Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spruce-time.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Evolving Hybrid Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-one.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Environmental Awareness NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burly-bears.md) - [One-Star Hotel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-hotel-riklin.md)