# Psychedelic Flying Costumes Quixotic Lux Esalare is a Ballet on Acid By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quixotic-lux-esalare References: [sarah-nelsen](http://www.sarah-nelsen.com/quixoticluxesalare.html) & [blogs.pitch](http://blogs.pitch.com/wayward/2009/06/quixotic_lux_esalare.php) Kansas City isn’t usually thought of as the theater center of the world -- by most people. However, the Quixotic Lux Esalare show is evidence to the contrary. Quixotic, a performance group founded in 2004 by Anthony Magliano and Keelan Whitmore, put on [dazzling shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience). The latest of which was Quixotic Lux Esalare, with [costume design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) by Sarah Nelsen. Maybe Kansas City is going through some kind of renaissance, or maybe this is just a midwest fluke. Either way, the pictures are only a clue as to the quality of the show. The photos are by Philip Koenig and Nicole Reinertson. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Psychedelic Performance Art:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating immersive and visually stunning performances that push boundaries. - **Innovative Costume Design:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating technologically advanced and visually captivating costumes for performances. - **Theatrical Renaissance in Kansas City:** Emerging opportunity for disruptive innovation in transforming Kansas City into a thriving theater and performance arts hub. ### Who This Affects Most - **Performance Arts:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in redefining traditional performance arts through immersive and experimental experiences. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Potential for disruptive innovation in merging fashion design and technology to create cutting-edge and interactive costumes. - **Entertainment and Events:** Emerging opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and mesmerizing experiences that combine elements of theater, dance, and multimedia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Immersive Light Show Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llumi.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Music Festival Fabric Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-mushrooms.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md)