# Gallery Greenery Photography Mise En Green by Arden Sherman Explores Museum’s Plant Pieces By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-green References: [miseengreen](http://miseengreen.com/) & [ardensherman](http://ardensherman.com/) The Mise En Green blog by Arden Sherman showcases [vintage photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood) from a time when museum galleries were littered with plants. Part-nostalgic and part-informative, this photo series leaves one peering into the past at a time when greenery was just as much a part of installations as the art pieces themselves. With this collected imagery of retro galleries, one can long for a time when there was more life in the hallowed halls of museums. Mise En Green is the brainchild of Brooklyn-based curator, exhibition producer and writer Arden Sherman. His keen eye for collecting these vintage photographs make for blog filled with a tasteful minimalism that emotes with its simple beauty. Alas, Mise En Green provides context by contrasting with [modern gallery aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent) codes making for a refreshing throwback that is visually pleasing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gallery Greenery:** Opportunity for museums to incorporate more greenery in their installations to create a sense of life and nostalgia. - **Vintage Photography:** Interest in showcasing vintage photographs as a way to explore the history and aesthetics of museum settings. - **Tasteful Minimalism:** Growing appreciation for minimalism in curating exhibitions, emphasizing simplicity and beauty. ### Where This Applies - **Museums:** Opportunity for museums to redefine their aesthetic codes and incorporate greenery in their installations. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to showcase vintage photographs of museum settings and explore the intersection of art and nature. - **Curatorial Services:** Opportunity for curators and exhibition producers to offer services that incorporate tasteful minimalism and create visually pleasing throwbacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Biophilic Design Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenery-unlimited.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)