# Suspended Skeleton Art This Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum Features Fake Baiji Dolphin Bones By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baltimore-museum References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/23/suspended-fake-dolphins-skeletons-installation/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [jonathanlatiano](http://www.jonathanlatiano.com/flight-of-the-baiji.html) This exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art in Maryland suspends fake dolphin skeletons from the ceiling to create a [haunting installation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). The work, by American installation artist Jonathan Latiano, is called 'Flight of the Baiji.' The Baiji were a variety of dolphin that lived in the Yangtze River in China. They are now extinct. The viewer has the experience of walking among the [hanging dolphin "skeletons," suspended](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation) as if they were frozen in time, still floating in the water. The Baiji skeletons are in fact [replicas made out of driftwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition) collected from local rivers -- although the effect is stunningly realistic. The Baltimore Museum 'Flight of the Baiji' exhibit is a sobering reminder of the animal species that have been forever lost from Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Installation Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to use installation art to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences in museums and galleries. - **Extinct Species Awareness:** The exhibit highlights the need for increased awareness and conservation efforts to protect endangered species and prevent further extinctions. - **Sustainable Material Replicas:** There is potential for innovation in creating realistic replicas using sustainable materials, such as driftwood, to reduce the environmental impact of art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Museums:** Museums can utilize installation art exhibits like 'Flight of the Baiji' to engage and educate visitors about social and environmental issues. - **Conservation:** The exhibit emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and can inspire organizations and individuals to take action in protecting endangered species. - **Art Supplies:** The use of sustainable materials like driftwood in creating art installations can drive demand for eco-friendly art supplies and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [AI Sound Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-sound-piece.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md)