The Oltre Terra exhibition is on display at the National Museum of Norway in Oslo from May 26th until October 1st. Design duo Formafantasma, comprised of designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, is responsible for the exhibit while Hannah Eide was tasked with curating it.
The Oltre Terra exhibition unravels the story of the relationship between humans and sheep, both in the past and in the present. Sheep are one of the first domesticated animals and their relationship with humanity began approximately 11,000 years ago. By extension, of course, the exhibit touches upon processes of wool production. Some of the most striking artifacts on display are "a 1,700-year-old tunic and a carpet made from waste fibers."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Textile Production
- Opportunity to explore innovative and eco-friendly ways to produce textiles.
- Heritage-based Exhibitions
- Opportunity to showcase historical relationships and interactions between humans and animals.
- Upcycling and Waste Fiber Utilization
- Opportunity to repurpose waste fibers and create new products with sustainable materials.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Textile
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable material sourcing, production processes, and circular fashion models.
- Museum and Exhibition
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in curating immersive and interactive experiences that explore human-animal relationships.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing eco-friendly and sustainable home furnishings utilizing waste fibers and natural materials.
