# Melted Lighting Exhibits The Navid Nuur Exhibit at Max Hetzler Gallery Fuses Neon Light Bulbs By Erin Fox | Published 2015-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navid-nuur References: [maxhetzler](http://www.maxhetzler.com/index.php?id=1036&no_cache=1&tx_hetzlergallery_exhibitionlist) & [maxhetzler](http://www.maxhetzler.com/) At the Window Gallery in the Max Hetzler Gallery, the Navid Nuur 'Untitled (detail)' exhibit fuses together household lightbulbs to produce neon lighting. The gas-based project amalgamates a light show comparable to Olivia Steele and Tracey Emin. Navid Nuur hails from Tehran, Iran and lives in The Hague, Netherlands. The [BFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customdesigned-painting-kit) and double MA scholar is renowned for his breathtaking work using [repurposed material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection). From [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-upright) to trash, the artist uses it all to create his intricate designs. Navid Nuur describes his work as "interimodules," indicating their flexible identification and ability to function in different ways depending on the relation to other pieces. In this case, these "interimodules" are the fused light bulbs projecting neon light. Currently, the exhibit can be seen in Berlin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposed Material Art:** Opportunity for artists to create intricate designs using repurposed materials. - **Gas-based Lighting:** Potential for innovative lighting solutions using gas-based technology. - **Flexibility in Art:** Exploration of art forms that can function in different ways depending on their relation to other pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can leverage repurposed materials to create unique and environmentally-friendly artworks. - **Lighting and Illumination:** The lighting industry can explore gas-based technologies for creative and energy-efficient lighting solutions. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Curators and exhibition organizers can showcase artworks that offer flexibility and interactivity in their display. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Retrospective Lighting Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-hi-show.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md)