# Kinetic Art Exhibitions 'ADA' is an Interactive Sculpture That Lets Visitors Create Art By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-art-exhibition References: [urdesignmag](http://www.urdesignmag.com/art/2015/08/12/ada-kinetic-sculpture-by-karina-smigla-bobinski-at-the-lowry/) & [thelowry](http://www.thelowry.com/event/extraordinary-everyday-objects-and-actions-in-contemporary-art) The Lowry is currently featuring a series of kinetic art exhibitions that focus on everyday objects that are transformed into art pieces. One piece in the exhibit by Karina Smigla-Bobinski is a unique and interactive sculpture that creates a sensory experience for audiences. 'ADA' is inspired by Ada Lovelace, the first person to program a computer and is essentially a large clear ball filled with helium and covered with spikes of charcoal. The ball is left to roam freely in a plain white room and can be bounced and played with by visitors. This kinetic art exhibition allows its visitors to personalize a space by moving its sculpture until charcoal imprints cover its surrounding walls. Starting out with a blank slate, visitors play with the installation to add their person touch. The imaginative, interactive art piece results in a large, abstract black and white mural. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 59% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kinetic Art Installations:** The trend of transforming everyday objects into interactive installations can create new opportunities for artists and designers to bring their work to life. - **Interactive Sculptures:** Interactive sculptures provide an immersive experience for audiences and create new opportunities for artists to engage with their viewers. - **Personalized Art Spaces:** The trend of allowing visitors to personalize art spaces provides a unique and engaging experience and creates new opportunities for artists and galleries to differentiate themselves. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Exhibitions:** Art exhibitions can leverage kinetic and interactive art installations to attract new audiences and provide unique experiences for visitors. - **Event Planning:** Interactive kinetic art installations can be used to enhance event design and provide attendees with a memorable experience. - **Retail Design:** Retail stores can incorporate interactive and kinetic art installations to create a unique shopping experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-perspectives.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Interactive Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md)