# Sensual Furniture Exhibitions Najla El Zein's Exhibit Embraces the Features of Provocative Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provocative-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/04/najla-el-zein-transition-friedman-benda-new-york/) & [najlaelzein](http://www.najlaelzein.com/) Provocative design and sensual aesthetics are an area of interest for Najla El Zein who had her first solo exhibition at the [Friedman Benda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham) gallery in New York City. The Lebanese creative tapped her own personal experiences as the main driving force for the silhouettes of the objects. The main topics she covers within the exhibition revolve around pregnancy and seduction. The [provocative design presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes) offers a number of striking objects available to audiences — from [lump-accented benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him) that refer to the changing pregnant body to the stacked pillars that refer to human foundation and appear slightly unstable. In addition to producing a number of highly impactful and provocative designs, Najla El Zein shares that the endeavor was also "quite therapeutic as well." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Provocative Design:** Exploring bold and controversial design concepts that challenge traditional aesthetics. - **Sensual Aesthetics:** Embracing designs that evoke a strong sensory experience and appeal to the senses. - **Personal Experience Inspiration:** Using personal stories and experiences as a driving force behind design creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Showcasing provocative and sensory-driven design installations that captivate audiences. - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating provocative and sensual elements into furniture creations to create unique and captivating pieces. - **Therapeutic Design:** Exploring the therapeutic potential of design by using personal experiences as inspiration for creating emotionally impactful objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voluptuous Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voluptuous-seating.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-reappropriation.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selene-exhibition.md) - [Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-public-use.md)