# Incisive City Art Installations Doug Aitken Shows Space and Minimal Human Presence in Cities By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-05-27 | Updated 2011-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-doug-aitken References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/doug-aitkens-light-installations.aspx) & [dougaitkenworkshop](http://www.dougaitkenworkshop.com/) Los Angeles-born artist Doug Aitken is one of the most prolific and creative artists in the field of [installations, sculpture and sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation). His body of work is so vast and varied that he has been featured in over 150 [solo exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko). As an artist, Doug Aitken does not limit himself to a certain installation style. Some of his smaller ones include an installation that reads "99 cent dreams" in big, gaudy lettering, while another displays the word "vulnerable" with a shot of major airplanes in the background. Doug Aitken's idea of finding a new way to describe the West Coast migration experience is with [large, text-based installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) that allow viewers to draw their own inferences from work that features little to no human presence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Text-based Installations:** Opportunity to explore the use of large, text-based installations to evoke emotion and interpretation in art. - **Minimal Human Presence:** Possibility to create art installations that focus on minimal human presence, allowing viewers to contemplate the absence. - **Varied Installation Styles:** Potential to experiment with different installation styles to convey diverse narratives and engage audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to redefine traditional art forms through unique installations and sculpture techniques. - **Exhibition and Event Planning:** Chance to incorporate innovative art installations to enhance exhibitions and events, creating immersive experiences for attendees. - **Urban Design and City Planning:** Scope for integrating city art installations into urban design plans, transforming public spaces and fostering creative communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md)