# Disappearing Buildings The Nomadic Museum By Cecilia Scharenberg | Published 2008-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-museum-gregory-colbert-ashes-and-snow-exhibition References: [ashesandsnow.org](http://www.ashesandsnow.org/thankyou.php) The Nomadic Museum, built for the Ashes and Snow Exhibition which displays the work of Canadian photographer, Gregory Colbert, is a [removable structure built mostly of bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova). The iron part of the architectural marvel is made partly of [shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colectivo-c733), so when moved to another destination, nothing is left behind, and no extra structure is needed when rebuilding in the new location. The Museum is constantly traveling. Its last destination was Mexico City, specially in the Zocalo, right in the middle of the historic centre of Distrito Federal. The concept is a museum that, unlike others, is [permanently moving around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-abu-dhabi), going to the people, instead of waiting for the people to come to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Architecture:** Opportunities for creating removable and movable structures using innovative materials, like bamboo and shipping containers, that can be easily transported and rebuilt in different locations. - **Nomadic Museums:** The concept of museums that are designed to travel and be accessible to people across different cities and countries, allowing for greater cultural exchange. - **Mobile Exhibition Spaces:** Exploring the potential for designing exhibition spaces that can be easily transported to different locations, providing opportunities for artists and creators to showcase their work in various settings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating lightweight and portable structures that can be easily transported and assembled in different locations. - **Museums and Cultural Institutions:** Opportunities to reimagine traditional museum spaces and introduce nomadic concepts that can engage audiences in different cities and regions. - **Art and Exhibition Industry:** Innovative ideas for designing flexible exhibition spaces that can be transported and set up in various locations, providing new opportunities for artists and curators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Nomadic Community-Themed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girjegumpi-the-smi-architecture-library.md) - [Demountable Events Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-bucky.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Port Building-Nestled Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colectivo-c733.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Honoring Art Restoration Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/many-lives-of-the-nakagin-capsule-tower.md) - [Airport Terminal Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-abu-dhabi.md)