# Sculptural Style Galleries The Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum Exhibit is Avant-Garde By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-van-herpen-groninger-museum References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/12969/1/iris-van-herpen-groninger-museum) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/19/12969/0/iris-van-herpen-groninger-museum) The [Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-ceramica-group) exhibit features a series of the bold fashion designer's most memorable looks. Referred to by some as a "fashion scientist," the fearless creator's work aims to push the boundaries of traditional fashion and to break free from routine. Collaborating with [architects, artists and sculptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition), the edgy and innovative designer looks to other design disciplines for inspiration, fusing fashion, art and design. From skeleton-inspired silhouettes to rich nature-infused textures, these artful and alluring ensembles exude an air of mystery. These distinctive pieces are visually appealing, imaginative and act as art that one can wear. The Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum exhibit shines a spotlight on the designer's conceptually [avant-garde creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 45% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Developing futuristic and unconventional fashion designs that challenge traditional norms and aesthetics offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Exploring innovative collaborations between fashion designers, architects, artists, and sculptors opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation across various design disciplines. - **Wearable Art:** Creating visually captivating and imaginative pieces that blur the lines between fashion and art presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the realm of wearable art. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating avant-garde concepts and unconventional materials into fashion design processes can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art and design through interdisciplinary collaborations offers disruptive innovation opportunities in both fields. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Curating exhibits that showcase avant-garde fashion as wearable art presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the museum and exhibition industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Hopeful Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-harmony.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [4D Designer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-visions.md)