# Nature Exhibited in Art Design and the Elastic Mind at MoMA By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-new-show-exhilarating-says-nyt References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/22/arts/design/22elas.html) The NY Times is raving about a new show, calling it "exhilarating," at the [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart). The exhibition titled "Design and the Elastic Mind" has a breathtaking opening sequence. A can of spray paint is moved by pulleys and cables in front of a blank wall. Guided by a computer, the can moves methodically the spell out the show's title. The show outlines how art can switch from atoms to cities, from historical to modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art and Technology:** The merging of art and technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in design and interactive experiences. - **Experiential Exhibitions:** The rise of experiential exhibitions offers potential for disruptive innovation in the event planning and entertainment industries. - **Sustainable Art:** The demand for eco-friendly materials and sustainable production methods in art offers opportunities for disruptive innovation within the manufacturing and recycling industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Design:** Design industries have opportunities for disruptive innovation through advancements in art-making technology and the fusion of art and design. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation through the creation of immersive, interactive exhibitions and installations. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industries can explore options for disruptive innovation by incorporating sustainable production methods and eco-friendly material sourcing for art and design production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md)