# X-Rayed Playthings ‘Scan Toys' is a Visual Arts Exhibition By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-toys References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31720/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/scantoys/) This really cool visual arts exhibition, [Scan Toys](http://www.scantoys.com.ar), shows the inner workings of your favorite toys. The exhibit is by Monica Rojas and Hernan Eliaschev who are visual artists with some serious talent. I love seeing how things work, and these toys are no exception. The Scan Toys exhibit has everything from Barbies in some precarious positions and dinosaurs from the past. I think this is such a great idea for an [artistic endeavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko), everyone loves [childhood toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-grand-exhibition) but the Scan Toys exhibit gives them a fresh new perspective. Check out the [Scan Toy’s flickr page](http://www.flickr.com/photos/scantoys) for more images! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Visual Art Exhibitions:** This trend presents an opportunity for artists to explore new ways to showcase their work and create immersive experiences for viewers. - **Toy Exploration:** This trend provides an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create toys that showcase their internal mechanisms and provide a new level of interactivity for children. - **Nostalgia-driven Art:** This trend allows artists to tap into people's nostalgia for childhood toys and create artwork that evokes feelings of nostalgia and familiarity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Visual Arts:** This industry can benefit from incorporating technology and interactive elements into art exhibitions to generate more engagement and interest from viewers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** This industry has the opportunity to create innovative and educational toys that not only entertain but also provide insights into how they work. - **Art Galleries:** This industry can embrace the trend of nostalgia-driven art and curate exhibitions that appeal to people's love for childhood toys and evoke emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Life-Size In-Store Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-asia.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md)