# Illusory Mirror Mazes The Luminato Festival Brings the House of Mirrors Installation to Toronto By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminato-festival1 References: [luminatofestival](https://luminatofestival.com/2019/Events/house-of-mirrors) The 2019 Luminato Festival brings a traveling installation to the Harbor Front in Toronto. Designed by Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney, the [House of Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar) is described as "a reality-bending, sensory-altering, mind-dizzying experience." The sculpture capitalizes on the perception-challenging qualities of [optical illusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) by arranging mirrors in a maze-like manner to stun and engage with audiences. The Luminato Festival brings the North American debut of this immersive installation which weighs over 55 tonnes. The mesmerizing experience is fit for all ages and it will surely be an exploratory opportunity for the public. Accented by [timely performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall), the House of Mirrors installation poses questions like what is and what is not real within the physical space. Photo Credits: Remi Chauvin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Art Installations:** Businesses can capitalize on the immersive art trend by creating experiences that challenge perceptions and engage audiences. - **Perception-bending Designs:** Innovators in industries such as architecture and product design can experiment with perception-bending designs to create unique experiences for their customers. - **Multi-sensory Exhibits:** Museums and other cultural institutions can create multi-sensory exhibits to provide visitors with an engaging and unforgettable experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and art institutions can explore the potential of immersive installations to create unique and thought-provoking art experiences. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create interactive installations to engage audiences and enhance the overall experience. - **Tourism:** Tourism organizations can leverage immersive installations to create unique and exciting attractions that draw visitors to a destination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Mirrored Hall Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internamente.md) - [Nostalgic Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-worlds-of-wonder.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Sensory Immersion Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium.md) - [Winter Light Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-lights.md)