# Multi-Sensory Art Exhibits Into the Frame Allows Viewers to Experience Art in Multiple Ways By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/into-the-frame References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/02/haptic-paintings.html) & [mdx.ac.uk](http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/news-events/news/Into-the-Frame.aspx) Into The Frame is a unique kind of [art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum). This particular exhibit lets users interact with the art and experience visual art sonically as well as physically. Into the Frame brings the art to the viewer in a multitude of ways. Researchers at Middlesex University created the exhibit as both a display of art and an experiment. The exhibit is operated through a rotating pen on a ball type device that allows users to design much of the exhibit themselves. The textures in the painting are customized based on the resistance given through the pen. After that, a [3D sound interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) kicks in and adds the sound element to it. An example is that a user will hear a splash if they 'touch' the water. This exhibit shows that art can be infinitely more interesting with an [interactive element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena-abu-dhabi). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-sensory Art Experiences:** Combining visual, auditory, and tactile elements in art exhibits offers a new level of immersion and engagement for viewers. - **Interactive Art Exhibits:** Allowing users to actively participate in the creation and design of art installations enhances the overall experience and encourages creativity. - **Customized Sensory Experiences:** Tailoring the sensory elements of an exhibit based on user interactions creates a personalized and captivating art encounter. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions:** Incorporating multi-sensory elements into traditional art exhibitions can attract a wider audience and revolutionize the way art is experienced. - **Museum and Gallery Industry:** Implementing interactive and customizable exhibits in museums and galleries can drive visitor engagement and bring a fresh perspective to art appreciation. - **Experiential Entertainment:** Bringing together various sensory experiences in entertainment venues, such as art-themed immersive spaces, can offer a unique form of entertainment and create lasting memories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-sense-of-color.md) - [Multi-Sensory Sound Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-the-sound.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Collaborative 3D Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reframe-installation.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md)