# Art Appreciation Scanners The Acclair Art Valuation Service Displays Brain Patterns in Gallery By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acclair-art-valuation-service References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/gallery-scans-art-buyers-interests.html) & [strp.nl](http://www.strp.nl/strp/content/artist/197) Although the [appreciation of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art) is highly subjective, the purpose of the unique Acclair Art Valuation Service is to determine a buyer's interest based on their brain activity. Created by Eyal Fied and Luther Thie, the Acclair Art Valuation Service is part of the [tech-art STRP Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery). Essentially, visitors are asked to don a [EEG brain scanning device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwi-brain-scanner) that later displays their brain patterns in real-time on the gallery walls, showing what their response was to each piece of artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Brain Activity Analysis:** Using brain scanning technology to analyze individuals' brain patterns as a tool for understanding their preferences and interests in various domains, including art. - **Subjective Experience Measurement:** Developing innovative methods to measure and quantify subjective experiences, such as art appreciation, by analyzing individuals' brain activity. - **Tech-art Integration:** Integrating technology and art to create immersive and interactive experiences that enhance the understanding and enjoyment of artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Valuation Services:** Incorporating brain scanning technology into the art valuation process to provide insights into potential buyers' preferences and interests. - **Neuroscience:** Applying insights from brain activity analysis to various fields, including the study of human behavior, psychology, and consumer preferences. - **Experiential Art Exhibitions:** Creating art installations that integrate brain scanning technology to create unique and interactive experiences for gallery visitors, enhancing their understanding and engagement with the artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aigenerated-art-gallery.md) - [AI Art Exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artlas.md) - [Artist-Assisting AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourart.md) - [Sensory Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombay-sapphire-art-auction.md) - [AI Art Evaluators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalcritic.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [AI-Powered Art Auction-Focused Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auction-data.md) - [3D Art Presentation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-art-presentation.md)