# Retro-Futuristic Art Exhibitions Low Bros' '98 Windows' is About the Future & Past of Technology By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-art References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/low-bros-98-windows-exhibition) & [mirusgallery](http://www.mirusgallery.com/exhibitions/project/3214/) German creative duo Low Bros produced yet another retro-futuristic art exhibition that debuted at the Mirus Gallery in San Francisco, California. Dubbed '98 Windows,' the [mixed media paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) are an intricate commentary on how technology has affected the user and shaped him in the context of today. The pieces entertain a vibrant and colorful aesthetic with strong ties to suggestive dynamics and abstract shapes. The retro-futuristic art exhibition perfectly blurs the line between the past and present in technology, shaping a coherent but conceptually complex path of development. A lot of the paintings in Low Bros' lineup welcome the [vintage aesthetic of old computer displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art) with their multiple dimensional surfaces and the small "x" detailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-futuristic Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating art that combines elements of the past and future, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. - **Technology and User Impact:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exploring the effects of technology on users and shaping new experiences and interactions. - **Abstract Shapes and Vibrant Aesthetic:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating abstract shapes and vibrant aesthetics into various creative mediums, pushing boundaries in design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in curating art exhibitions that showcase unconventional artistic styles, merging past and future concepts. - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing technologies that enhance user experiences and reshape interactions with digital devices. - **Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in design industries by adopting abstract shapes and vibrant aesthetics in product development and marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Vibrant Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerry-haha-cherry.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md)