# Improv Art Installations Ultra-Groen is a Danish Art Duo That Plays with Public Space By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-groen References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=22&ArticleID=8057&PageNum=1) & [ultragroen.dk](http://www.ultragroen.dk/) Ultra-Groen (Ultra-Green in English) is a group of two artists from Denmark. Morten Leck Plesner and Christian Elovara Dinesen use [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall) to play with passersby and their notion of the public versus private distinction. Ultra-Groen says that what they do is about "[simple ideas that say a lot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) with very few words." Ultra-Groen's latest endeavor is the Trailerpark festival located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Expect more of the same reactionary pieces from the brilliant duo. **Implications** - Though art can often feel frivolous or meaningless, some amazing [art works add meaning and beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures) to the world in a way that enriches our daily lives. Ultra-Groen doesn't necessarily see their art this way, or intend for it to convey this to viewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Public Art:** Morten Leck Plesner and Christian Elovara Dinesen are pioneering a new trend of using public spaces for interactive installations and performances, disrupting traditional ideas of art and public space. - **Minimalist and Irreverent Art:** Ultra-Groen's approach to art is characterized by simple yet powerful ideas, aimed at conveying a message with few words and in an unconventional way. - **Art That Challenges Public-private Divide:** Through their work, Ultra-Groen is challenging the dichotomy between public and private spaces, paving the way for more inclusive and playful cityscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Artists and curators can learn from Ultra-Groen's work and push the boundaries of traditional art, inspiring new generations to embrace creativity and playfulness. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** The use of public space as a canvas for interactive art opens new opportunities for architects and urban planners to create more vibrant, inclusive, and unconventional spaces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The innovative and attention-grabbing nature of Ultra-Groen's installations could inspire marketers and advertising professionals to engage in more playful, creative, and unexpected campaigns that invite audiences to participate and interact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Subversive Artist Massage Parlours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmgreen-dragset.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Interactive Purposeful Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture1.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)