# Moon-Replicating Installations 'The Museum of Moon' is Set to Descend Over London, England By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-moon References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90130883/this-beautiful-replica-of-the-moon-is-floating-around-london?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [my-moon.org](https://my-moon.org/about/) Visitors of London, England will be able to add the moon to their list of must-see attractions with the introduction of 'The [Museum of Moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-london),' a 23-foot tall replica that was designed using [NASA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenian) photographs. This stunning instillation was created by British artist Luke Jerram as part of the annual London Festival of Architecture. The [inflatable moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) will descend over London's Greenwich Park with an accompanied soundtrack featuring the "archival audio from moon landings, created by the composer Dan Jones." Each centimeter of the installation represents 5km of the moon's actual surface, outlining the impossibly vast surface. This installation will temporarily transform the city, and invites guests to ponder the ways in which the moon has impacted culture both socially and historically, while providing the opportunity to gaze upon this surreal art piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Moon-replicating Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive and educational installations that replicate celestial bodies for artistic and cultural purposes. - **Inflatable Art:** Emerging trend of using inflatable structures to create large-scale art installations that captivate and engage audiences. - **Enhanced Cultural Experiences:** Growing demand for immersive experiences that merge art, culture, and history to provide visitors with a unique and memorable encounter. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new mediums and techniques in creating large-scale, immersive art installations. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for event organizers to incorporate unique and awe-inspiring art installations into festivals, exhibitions, and other public gatherings. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for tourist destinations and hotels to offer enhanced cultural experiences by hosting temporary art installations that attract visitors and boost tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [First-Ever Outer Space Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenian.md) - [Outdoor Light-Up Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moongarden.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Luminous Park Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon.md) - [Textured Moon-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp.md) - [Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delight-installation.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md)