# Lifelike Limb Installations The Dutch Silver Museum by Tinker Features Floating Arm Sculptures By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-arm-sculptures References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/dutch-silver-museum-by-tinker) & [tinker.nl](http://www.tinker.nl/) The Dutch Silver Museum by Tinker lets its silver trinkets come to life with the help of these floating arm sculptures. Erik Bär and Joost Luk of Tinker Imagineers redesigned the exhibition space that is home to countless silver objects. The pieces are a collector's dream and range from tableware to jewelry pieces. Displeased with the museums existing shelving that "lacked meaning or context" to them, the designers created these floating arm sculptures that add a whimsical touch to its [silver product displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-joost). From its 14 meter table to its still life paintings and dimly lit mannequin libs, the Dutch Silver Museum by Tinker boasts a [sensory and experiential design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-signature). Its displays come alive and showcase the intricate detail and beauty of their silver objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experiential Design:** Creating immersive and interactive experiences to enhance the display of products and engage visitors. - **Whimsical Sculptures:** Using playful and imaginative sculptures to add artistic and aesthetic value to product displays. - **Contextual Display:** Designing displays that provide meaning and context to products, enhancing the overall experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Museum and Exhibition Design:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative and engaging displays for museums and exhibitions. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring new ways to incorporate sculptures into art displays to create an enhanced sensory experience. - **Home Decor and Retail:** Applying immersive and contextual design techniques in product displays to create unique shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Hopeful Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-harmony.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md)