# Prompt Postcard Art Sarah Musi's Mailbag Art Museum Blog is Artistically Original By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mailbag-art-museum References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/17/mailbag-art/) & [mailbagartmuseum.blogspot](http://mailbagartmuseum.blogspot.com/) For her blog Mailbag Art Museum, artist Sarah Musi sent out a simple request to 45 famous fellow artists. This request was to take the [postcard she sent out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress) to them and create an [original piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art), then send it back to her. So far, she has received just over 30 postcards back, which she has documented on Mailbag Art Museum with a blurb about each artist it was from. Check out a selection of the work received in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mailbag Art:** Exploring the trend of artists creating and exchanging original artwork through mail, presenting opportunities for collaboration and creativity. - **Digital Curation:** The trend of curating and showcasing artwork online, offering innovative platforms for artists to exhibit their work and reach a wider audience. - **Community Engagement:** The trend of fostering artistic communities through interactive projects like Mailbag Art Museum, enabling artists to connect, share inspiration, and support each other's work. ### Where This Applies - **Artistic Collaboration:** Opportunities for platforms or services that facilitate artist-to-artist collaborations through mail, enabling shared creativity and exploration of new art forms. - **Online Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation potential for platforms that curate and showcase artwork online, providing artists with new avenues for exposure and connecting art enthusiasts with unique pieces. - **Social Networking for Artists:** Potential for social media platforms or specialized networks that connect artists, allowing them to engage in collaborative projects, share their work, and build supportive communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum-Owned NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-art-postcards.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Hybrid Mail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co.md) - [Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcards-from-peets.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)