# Bullet Proof Glass Installations Nate Lowman's 'Trash Landing' Exhibits Celebrity Culture By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-05-19 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nate-lowmans-trash-landing References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2011/05/18/installation-view-nate-lowman-trash-landing/) & [maccarone.net](http://www.maccarone.net/) Nate Lowman's 'Trash Landing' is the latest exhibit from the controversial and popular artist, which features a widely divergent collection of paintings, drawings and physical installations. The exhibit features oddities like a bulletproof glass installation, parodies of fanzines, artwork and photos of celebrities like Joan Rivers, Scarlett Johansson and Jane Fonda, as well as a painting of Marilyn Monroe. Nate Lowman's 'Trash Landing' is a homecoming of sorts for the artist. Born and bred in New York, Lowman developed into a celebrity when he began dating Mary-Kate Olsen in 2008. The video attached to our gallery of some of the highlights from Nate Lowman's 'Trash Landing' showcases a vast, eclectic group of friends who clearly have the utmost respect for him. Nate Lowman's 'Trash Landing' is on display at Gavin Brown's Enterprise and the Maccarone until June 18th, 2011. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive experiences that challenge the idolization of celebrities and expose the absurdity of celebrity culture. - **Bulletproof Glass Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced bulletproof glass technology for various industries, such as high-security facilities, transportation, and retail. - **Physical Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing interactive and immersive physical installations in the art world, bridging the gap between traditional artwork and technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating new mediums, technologies, and concepts into the art industry to challenge traditional notions of art and engage viewers in unique ways. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing security systems by developing innovative bulletproof glass solutions that are not only effective but also aesthetically pleasing. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive celebrity-themed experiences and attractions that offer a critical reflection on society's obsession with fame and celebrity culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Artist-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-honoring-exhibition.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Appointment-Basis Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-tears-im-lovin-it.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md)