# Crammed House Installations Bridging Home by Do-Ho Suh Brings Different Cultures Together By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridging-home References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/do-ho-suh-bridging-home) & [lehmannmaupin](http://www.lehmannmaupin.com/) The Bridging Home art installation looks like a giant decided to plop his souvenir from Korea down for a break during his travels only to get it stuck between two large homes in a Northern English City. Lodged in at an uncomfortable angle, the Bridging Home installation is the work of Korean artist Do-Ho Suh. As a replica of a typical [Korean house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host-exhibition), the Bridging Home art installation literally bridges homes while bringing cultures together. My Modern Met notes, "The juxtaposition of one's personal, safe space, located within a very foreign and impersonal environment raised questions of cultures and traditions." While the image created is quite jarring, the Bridging Home installation provokes thought in a way that might positively change people's perceptions of who they are, where they come from and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cross-cultural Installations:** Creating installations that bridge or juxtapose different cultures or traditions to provoke thought and understanding. - **Unconventional Art Spaces:** Using unlikely or unexpected locations as a canvas for creative expression, such as placing an art installation in a cramped space between two larger buildings. - **Conceptual Installations:** Producing thought-provoking art that challenges viewers' assumptions and encourages them to question their surroundings and beliefs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** Creating unique experiences that invite people to engage with art and culture in non-traditional ways can draw new audiences and create buzz for museums, galleries, and other cultural organizations. - **Architecture and Design:** Collaborating with artists and other creatives to incorporate innovative and unconventional concepts into building designs can help architects and designers stand out in a competitive industry. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Promoting cultural exchange and understanding through unique art and cultural installations may provide opportunities for hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations to attract visitors seeking meaningful and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Japanese Craftsmanship-Inspired Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Cage-Inspired Arch Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-weiweis-work.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Hanging Portal-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-installation.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md)