# Collaborative Design Restaurant Exhibits Studio Davidpompa Joins Contramar to Showcase an Exhibit By Amy Duong | Published 2025-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidpompa References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/01/29/davidpompa-mexico-city-restaurant-art-week-exhibition/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gabrielacamara/?hl=en)  Lighting design firm [Davidpompa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar) works in collaboration with restaurant Contramar to create a special exhibit as a part of the Mexico art work to explore the balance of traditional Mexican weaving and seafood preparation. Nestled in the Roma Norte neighborhood, the [Woven Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-side-table) exhibition features the dishes along the a Cilia lighting capsule by the firm. The restaurant is headed by Gabriela Camara. The founder of the studio David Pompa spoke to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-us-with-love-2), "We decided to do this collaboration since Contramar is the place where we spend most of our Saturdays – it's a place for inspiration, for cultural materials. We have a long admiration for the work of Gabriela." The team added, "Woven Kitchen transforms these cultural threads into a sensory experience of sculptural lighting, experimental cuisine, and an exhibition that documents the creative dialogue behind this collaboration." Image Credit: Studio Davidpompa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 36% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Cultural Exhibitions:** Cross-industry collaborations in cultural showcases offer a platform for unique artistic expressions and deepen the customer engagement experience. - **Sensory Dining Experiences:** Integrating sensory elements such as lighting and experimental designs into dining experiences creates immersive environments that captivate patrons. - **Traditional Craft-inspired Design:** Utilizing traditional art forms like weaving as inspiration for modern design can generate innovative product offerings that resonate with cultural heritage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality and Dining:** The fusion of art and dining offers new avenues for restaurants to differentiate themselves by elevating customer experiences. - **Lighting Design:** Creative collaborations in lighting design open doors to integrate cultural themes and enhance the ambiance of urban spaces and venues. - **Arts and Exhibitions:** Curating exhibitions that blend culinary arts with design aesthetics presents novel opportunities for interactive and thematic storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discarded Shell-Based Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Brightly Designed Studio Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mestiz.md) - [Dishwashing Station Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pit.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Mexican Designer Collaborative Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-mixtape.md) - [Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living.md)