# Contemporary Clock Art Real Time by Netherlands Artist Maarten Baas By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-time References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2009/12/03/real-time-by-maarten-baas.php) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46UYoM4hsT0&feature=related#watch-main-area) Sometimes [modern art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) can astound, amaze and inspire. Other times—actually most of the time—it confounds, confuses and annoys. I’m not going to say which one of these categories Maarten Baas ‘[Real Time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-fc-27)’ falls in. I’m leaving that up to you. The Real Time exhibit is a series of artwork that plays with the [idea of time and clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock). Check out all these videos from the exhibition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 88% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Clocks:** Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of unique and artistic clocks that challenge traditional notions of time - **Interactive Exhibits:** Discover opportunities to create interactive exhibition experiences that engage and captivate audiences - **Conceptual Time:** Explore innovative ways to conceptualize and represent the concept of time through art and design ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of artistic clocks to create unique and visually stunning pieces that attract collectors and enthusiasts - **Museum and Exhibition:** The museum and exhibition industry can incorporate interactive elements in their displays to enhance visitor engagement and create memorable experiences - **Digital Media and Technology:** The digital media and technology industry can explore ways to integrate technology into art installations, allowing for interactive and immersive experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Venn Diagram Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlag-clock.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md)