# Literary In-Street Events Luzinterruptus' Light in Winter Show Was Staged on the Road By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-winter References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/luzinterruptus-literature-vs-traffic-light-in-winter) & [luzinterruptus](http://www.luzinterruptus.com/?p=1357) The Luzinterruptus art collective group put on a vibrant in-street performance at Melbourne's Light in Winter festival. The Spanish team aimed to halt Australian traffic with over 10,000 [abandoned books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail). The gigantic outpouring of novels, donated to Luzinterruptus by libraries and the [Salvation Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-michael-symon), drew in massive crowds. Thousands of [mini lights shone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights) on Luzzinterruptus' display. Illuminated phrases were read and evaluated by visitors who were invited to take books of their choosing home on the closing night of Light in Winter. The groups blog shows just how well-received the gigantic presentation was as the onlookers danced and rejoiced in the heaps of paper. And so, the once discarded pieces of literature found new loving homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-street Performances:** Opportunity to create immersive and interactive experiences in public spaces through artistic performances. - **Community Engagement:** Opportunity to involve local communities in artistic projects to create a sense of ownership and pride. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity to repurpose and give new life to discarded items, promoting a more sustainable approach to art and culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arts and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and memorable artistic experiences for audiences. - **Public Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in transforming public spaces into immersive and interactive environments through art installations. - **Sustainable Practices:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in finding creative ways to repurpose and upcycle materials for artistic purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1.md) - [Book-Inspired Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-down-to-read.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Mobile Reading Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-us.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md)