# Surreal Retrospectives Tim Burton Honored With Show at Museum of Modern Art By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-museum-of-modern-art References: [artinfo](http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/32156/a-sneak-peek-inside-tim-burtons-head-and-momas-show/) & [moma.org](http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/313) Tim Burton fans will get a treat this fall when the [Museum of Modern Art's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-2) 'Tim Burton' retrospective opens on November 22. The collection will include over 700 works from throughout Tim Burton's career, including puppets, costumes, drawings, paintings, storyboards, and moving-image works. The Museum of Modern Art's [Tim Burton retrospective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) will run until April 26, 2010, and is a must-see for Tim Burton fans. Additional Image Credits: [6](http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2009/07/30/burton-moma-exhibit.html) | [7](http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/06/tim-burton-gets-a-show-at-new-yorks-museum-of-modern-art/) **Implications** - Personally, I can't wait to explore exhibits dedicated to such classics as 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'A Nightmare Before Christmas.' After all, we've already seen what the creations look like on a silver screen, it'd be great to see what they looked like during conception. I simply can't get enough of these quirky Tim Burton illustrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retrospective Exhibitions:** Opportunity for other artists and filmmakers to have their own retrospective exhibitions and showcase their body of work. - **Fan Culture:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the passionate fan bases of artists and filmmakers, offering merchandise and experiences related to their work. - **Artistic Inspiration:** Opportunity for aspiring artists and filmmakers to draw inspiration and learn from the works and career progression of established creators. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Museum:** Opportunity for art museums to host retrospective exhibitions and attract a diverse range of visitors. - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity for film studios and entertainment companies to collaborate with artists and filmmakers in creating immersive experiences based on their work. - **Merchandising and Collectibles:** Opportunity for businesses to create and sell merchandise related to popular artists and filmmakers, catering to the fan culture and collector market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-light-trail.md) - [Archive Film Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-the-archives.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Art-Focused Retail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-2.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-beauty-1.md)