# Giant VHS Tributes The David Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey Exhibit is Nostalgic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-herbert-2001-a-space-odyssey References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5745971/giant-vhs-tape-is-the-ultimate-2001-a-space-odyssey-tribute) & [pietmondriaan](http://pietmondriaan.com/2011/01/27/david-herbert/) After stumbling upon the David Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), I have concluded that we are a nostalgic species. Perhaps many of you have already come to that same conclusion; the plethora of [retro flashbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-oled) that span over almost all industries is undeniable proof of this fact. The David Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey installation is clearly a [giant VHS tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card). The piece was carved out of foam and Plexiglass by hammering it with a femur. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Nostalgic Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists to create large-scale nostalgic installations in various mediums. - **Retro Flashbacks:** Potential for businesses across industries to tap into nostalgia by reviving iconic products or designs. - **Nostalgia-driven Consumer Demand:** Growing trend of consumers seeking nostalgic experiences and products, creating opportunities for businesses to cater to this market. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to leverage nostalgia and create unique installations or sculptures that evoke memories. - **Entertainment:** Potential for movie studios and production companies to release remastered or reimagined versions of classic films to tap into the nostalgia-driven market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate nostalgic elements into their campaigns and products to resonate with consumers and evoke emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro VHS Tape-Resembling Vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tape.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Spaceship-Like Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-entertainment-system.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Archive Film Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-the-archives.md)