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# Prodigious Paper Fan Installations
The FANtastico Huge Paper Fan Features Thousands of Cutouts

By M | Published 2013-06-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-paper-fan
References: [wandabarcelona](http://www.wandabarcelona.com/icff?lang=en) & [wandabarcelona](http://www.wandabarcelona.com/)

To celebrate design week in New York, Spanish design firm [Wanda Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) created a huge paper fan window installation for the W Hotel Union Square’s display.

The FANtastico huge paper fan took Wanda Barcelona over 6,000 paper pieces to create, and was inspired by Spain’s opulent history with the feminine fan accessory. A collection of several styles of [paper cutouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst), the FANtastico fan includes square, diamond, oval and circular shapes with varying edge styles from rigid to serrated. The frame is completely handcrafted out of wood shaped into lovely curved and arched pieces. Literally the size of a store-front window, the FANtastico is fully functional and can open and close like a real fan.

An alluringly angelic, but fragile, work of art, this huge paper fan is definitely a remarkable design feat.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Paper Installations:** Design firms can explore the potential of creating unique paper installations for events and displays.
- **Handcrafted Art:** Artisans can embrace traditional skills and craft handmade designs to showcase in modern settings and attract new customers.
- **Functionality in Art:** Incorporating practical uses into art installations provides a new medium for artists to explore while appealing to a wider audience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate unique paper designs to add a striking feature to their clients' spaces.
- **Event Planning:** Event planners can commission paper installations to create a memorable experience and elevate the ambience of their events.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with alternate materials and techniques to create innovative and unique works of art.

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