# Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-beauty References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/fondazione-prada-recycling-beauty) & [fondazioneprada.org](https://www.fondazioneprada.org/project/recycling-beauty/?lang=en)  "Recycling Beauty" is an exhibition and study in material reuse. On view at [Fondazione Prada’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition) Milan flagship until February 27th, 2023, the show was curated by Salvatore Settis, Anna Anguissola, Denise La Monica and designed by Rem Koolhaas of [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit). "Recycling Beauty" is framed as an in-depth study "dedicated entirely to the [reuse of Greek and Roman antiquities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/many-lives-of-the-nakagin-capsule-tower) in post-antique contexts, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era." The curators frame classical antiquity as not just a relic of the past but also something that can affect the present and the future. Accompanying "Recycling Beauty" is a comprehensive and luxuriously bound book that explores the research further in 560 pages, featuring 16 critical texts, 356 illustrations, and other information. Image Credit: Roberto Marossi, courtesy of Fondazione Prada, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/fondazione-prada-recycling-beauty), [fondazioneprada.org](https://www.fondazioneprada.org/project/recycling-beauty/?lang=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Material Reuse in Art Exhibitions:** Exhibitions and studies that showcase material reuse in art can lead to innovative sustainability practices in the art world. - **Reviving Classical Artworks:** Efforts to showcase the relevance of classical art in post-antique contexts provide opportunities for disruptive innovations in the design and curation of art exhibitions. - **Comprehensive Study Publications:** The publication of luxuriously bound books that comprehensively explore art research can provide marketing opportunities for art institutions and inspirations for future scholars. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions and Curation:** The art world can explore innovative and sustainable practices by incorporating material reuse and showcasing classical artworks in post-antique contexts in their exhibitions. - **Luxury Publishing:** The publication of comprehensive and visually stunning books can provide marketing opportunities for art institutions and book publishers. - **Art Education and Scholarship:** Comprehensive studies of art in the past can inspire future scholars and contribute to the innovation of art education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-haller-reframed.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-and-the-louvre.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Giveaway Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giveaway-exhibition.md)