# Illuminated Holocaust Memorial Installations Daan Roosegaarde's Sculpture Boasts Luminescent Rocks By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorial-installation References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/17/daan-roosegaarde-levenslicht-memorial/) & [studioroosegaarde.net](https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/stories) Daan Roosegaarde creates an [interactive memorial installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains) for Dutch Holocaust victims — 104,000, in total. Located on the banks of the Maas in the Netherlands, the designer arranges the space in a circle. The memorial installation features quite interesting materials. It is compromised by stones that are doused in [fluorescent pigments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity) and therefore, emit a [soft luminescence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light). The piece is intended to be viewed under ultra-violet light. Daan Roosegaarde has titled the Holocaust memorial installation 'Levenslight,' which means "light of life" in Dutch. It is inspired by a Jewish custom. Another key difference of this sculpture — in comparison with others of its kind — is that it is completely interactive, unlike "traditional static monuments in which people are purely observers." Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Interactive Memorial Installations:** Creating memorial installations that engage viewers through interactivity presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the art and memorial industries. - **Luminescent Material Usage:** Incorporating luminescent materials like fluorescent pigments in artworks and installations opens up new possibilities for creative expression and sensory experiences. - **Cultural Symbolism in Art:** Exploring cultural symbolism, such as Jewish customs in artwork, provides opportunities for artists to create meaningful and inclusive narratives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can leverage interactive memorial installations to create immersive and emotionally resonant experiences for visitors. - **Memorial:** The memorial industry can adopt innovative materials like luminescent substances to enhance the visual impact and contemplative aspects of commemorative spaces. - **Cultural Tourism:** Cultural tourism can benefit from incorporating cultural symbolism in art installations, attracting visitors interested in exploring and engaging with diverse narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md)