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# Woven Dance Posters
The Dutch National Ballet 'Theme Variations' Campaign

By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-16 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-national-ballet-theme-variations
References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2bvwtu9) & [het-nationale-ballet.nl](http://www.het-nationale-ballet.nl/index.php?lang=uk)

The [Dutch National Ballet &#8216](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain);Theme Variations’ posters are a great example of meaning through images. The poster was created by Martin Pyper and is made of [woven pieces of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), creating an image in squares.

There is a perfect unity of the title ‘Theme Variations’ and the weaving of paper. It as if the strips of paper are the ideas expressed within each dance. The Dutch National Ballet ‘Theme Variations’ posters are a great example of [marketing experimentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Visual Storytelling:** Woven Dance Posters demonstrate the power of visual storytelling using woven pieces of paper to convey meaning and create a captivating image.
- **Interactive Advertising:** The Dutch National Ballet 'Theme Variations' Campaign showcases the potential for interactive advertising through the unique use of woven paper, engaging viewers in a tactile experience.
- **Artistic Collaborations:** The collaboration between Martin Pyper and the Dutch National Ballet in creating the woven posters highlights the trend of artistic collaborations that bring together different creative disciplines for impactful marketing campaigns.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Advertising:** The unique approach of Woven Dance Posters presents disruptive innovation opportunities for advertising agencies, encouraging them to explore non-traditional materials and techniques to grab audience attention.
- **Art and Design:** The use of woven paper in the Dutch National Ballet 'Theme Variations' Campaign opens up possibilities for innovative approaches in art and design, inspiring artists and designers to experiment with different textures and mediums.
- **Performing Arts:** The collaboration between the Dutch National Ballet and Martin Pyper demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovations that combine dance and visual arts, paving the way for unique experiences and marketing opportunities in the performing arts industry.

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