# Hat Art Installations The Hirata No Boshi Exhibit Pays Tribute to Akio Hirata By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirata-no-boshi References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/06/27/akio-hiratas-exhibition-of-hats-by-nendo/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/detail.php?y=2011) The Hirata No Boshi art exhibit pays tribute to the first internationally known Japanese milliner Hirata Akio’s 70 years of work. A sea of white hats, this art installation is truly a humbling homage to a true fashion artist. Created by [Japanese design studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing) [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display), the Hirata No Boshi art installation boasts about 4,000 mass-produced, non-woven fabric hats that have been strung from the ceiling in an undulating formation. Like a scatter of clouds, it beautifully diffuses light throughout the space, transforming the entire room. The visitor simply wanders beneath them or through them to physically experience the creative freedom that underlines all of Hirata’s legendary work. A spiraling garden, the Hirata No Boshi installation is a must-see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Installations:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative materials and techniques to create immersive art experiences. - **Fashion Art:** Potential for collaborations between fashion designers and artists to create unique installations that merge fashion and art. - **Creative Freedom:** Encouragement for artists to explore unconventional methods and concepts in their art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to push boundaries and create innovative installations. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion industry professionals to explore new ways of showcasing their designs through art installations. - **Event and Exhibition:** Growth in the demand for immersive and visually striking installations as part of events and exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-sees-kyoto.md) - [Japanese Craft Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suninspired-art-exhibitions.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Pleated Lighting Art Exhibtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typexiii-atelier-o.md)