# Imaginary City Installations The Strange City at the Grand Palais has an Air of Mystery By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-strange-city References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/ilya-emilia-kabakov-strange-city-monumenta-2014-grand-palais-06-12-2014/) & [grandpalais.fr](http://www.grandpalais.fr/en) The Strange City at the Grand Palais in Paris is a work done by Ilya and Emilia Kabako, two artists from Russia. The "immersive neighborhood constructed within the glass vaulted monument aims to question the [human condition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition) and ‘the great visions of progress, science, and human upliftment that could have led to the brink of disaster,’" as stated by Kabakov on DesignBoom. The installation is like a house within a house, with the city-like design placed within the large glass dome at the Grand Palais. People visiting the installation are able to walk inside this glass area, and then mingle in between the structures the artists have set up, with some sections open for guests to also go inside and explore. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/ilya-emilia-kabakov-strange-city-monumenta-2014-grand-palais-06-12-2014/), [grandpalais.fr](http://www.grandpalais.fr/en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive installations that question the human condition and explore the intersection of art and technology. - **Interactive Art:** Potential to develop interactive art experiences that allow visitors to engage with the artworks and explore different structures. - **Exploring Human Upliftment:** Disruptive potential in exploring the concept of progress, science, and human upliftment through art installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Culture:** Artists, galleries, and museums can embrace immersive installations to enhance visitor experiences and provoke deeper contemplation. - **Event Planning and Tourism:** Event planners and tourism industry can leverage interactive art installations to attract visitors and create unique experiences. - **Technology and Design:** Opportunity for technology and design professionals to collaborate with artists to create innovative interactive art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-time.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)