# Deflated Disco Balls Rotganzen's 'Quelle Fete' 2012 Installation is Sad and Tired By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quelle-fete-2012 References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/03/03/melted-mirror-balls/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotganzen/) The Quelle Fete 2012 art installation is aptly titled. Meaning 'What Party' in French, it is comprised of various disco balls in a state of depletion. A sad little get together, to say the least, this art project is full of character as well as narrative. Created by Rotterdam-based art collective known as Rotganzen, the Quelle Fete 2012 installation was commissioned for Wenneker Pand in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Set in a brightly lit room, which is very uncharacteristic of a full-blown party backdrop, the disco balls appear to be taking a break rather than half-heartedly dancing the night away. As though commenting on the tired night scene, the Quelle Fete 2012 installation art installation is, at the end of the day, very playful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 74% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Depreciation of Celebration:** Creating art or products that depict the darker, sadder sides of traditionally happy events or objects can provide a unique and potentially disruptive perspective. - **Playful Despair:** Combining contrasting emotions or themes can create interesting and engaging installations or experiences that stand out from traditional offerings. - **Unexpected Spaces:** Turning traditional event spaces or environments on their head by featuring offbeat or unconventional installations can create memorable and disruptive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art world can take inspiration from installations like the Quelle Fete 2012 to create thought-provoking and unique pieces that challenge traditional notions of beauty or happiness. - **Event Planning and Production:** Offering clients unconventional or surprising event installations like the Quelle Fete 2012 can provide a memorable and exciting alternative to more traditional offerings. - **Hospitality and Nightlife:** Incorporating playful yet melancholy elements into nightlife and hospitality spaces can offer a unique experience that stands out from traditional party environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher.md) - [Mirrored Flower Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md)