# Exploding Hearts as Art Beating Heart in a Box By Ayman | Published 2008-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beating-heart References: [billychasen](http://billychasen.com/) The unique **Beating Heart** art by [Billy Chasen](http://billychasen.com) was presented at the American Heart Association's 2008 *Heart of New York* Gala at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. I am not sure how to describe it, watch the video above as the heart sprays blood all over the inside of a [glass cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube) and come up with your own revelation... Billy Chasen is the man behind the famous "Exploded iPod Cube" art. See that and more at his [site](http://billychasen.com). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Beating Heart Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new mediums and techniques in art to create immersive and interactive experiences. - **Blood-based Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize unconventional materials and methods in art to challenge traditional norms and provoke emotional responses. - **Exploding Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with explosive elements in art installations to create dynamic and visually stunning experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and unconventional materials into traditional art forms to create unique and engaging artworks. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the connection between art and medicine to promote healing and emotional well-being in patients. - **Event Planning and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate immersive and interactive art installations into events and venues to enhance guest experiences and create memorable moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Loved-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-keith-haring.md) - [Heart-Shaped Decorative Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbreak-crystal.md) - [Evolving Hybrid Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-one.md)