# Introspective Indian Installations 'Everything is Inside' Addresses Cultural Perceptions of India By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-inside References: [aestheticamagazine](http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/blog/everything-inside-subodh-gupta-national-gallery-modern-art-new-delhi/) & [mmk-frankfurt.de](http://www.mmk-frankfurt.de/en/ausstellung/current-exhibitions/exhibition-details/exhibition_uid/12894/) 'Everything is Inside' is an exhibition presented by Indian artist Subodh Gupta at MMK Frankfurt. The exhibition aims to address the contemporary conception and perception of India as a society in which tradition, spirituality and religious belief are equally important as the country's rapid modernization, economic growth and strength. Whether one considers the [sculptures, installations, paintings or performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host-exhibition), there is one common threat -- all of the works contemplate local Indian phenomena set in a global context. 'Everything is Inside' utilizes everyday and seemingly mundane and 'typically Indian' objects and investigates the cultural meaning attributed to them. For example, he uses an oversized [marble lunch box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) to ponder the difference in cultural understandings. Marble is considered a luxury product in the West but is a standard construction material in India, where it is often used for floors and bathrooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Perception:** Artistic installations that address cultural perceptions can disrupt traditional notions and provoke new thinking. - **Global-local Context:** Exploring the intersection between local phenomena and global context can inspire innovative approaches and cross-cultural understanding. - **Material Reinterpretation:** Reimagining the cultural meaning of everyday objects can lead to disruptive innovation and new perspectives on material usage. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** The art and culture industry can benefit from embracing installations that challenge cultural perceptions and foster dialogue. - **Tourism and Travel:** Incorporating installation art that explores the global-local context can enhance the cultural experiences of tourists and travelers. - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design industries can explore material reinterpretation to create innovative and culturally resonant spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md) - [South Asian Design Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-santal.md) - [Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space.md) - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Mid-Century Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncretic-voices-exhibition.md)