# Dripping Ceilings as Art The UN's ‘Room XX' Features Multicolored Stalactites By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-multi-colored-ceiling-art-room-xx-by-miquel-barcelo References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/miquel_barcelo.html) & [miquelbarcelo.org](http://www.miquelbarcelo.org/) The Spanish government recently unveiled to the world a new and extensive art installation called ‘Room XX’ that adorns the ceiling of the [UN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-of-play)’s [Palace of Nations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-purple-label-japan) in Geneva. The beautiful [multicolored dripping landscape of the ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) is made by Spanish painter Miquel Barceló. There has been much controversy over this piece of artwork, mostly concerning how much the artist was paid for his work and how the funds for that commission were obtained. The scale of ‘Room XX’ is astounding. The installation took 13 months to complete, and the plaster and paint covers 4,600 square feet. I think it is a shame that the artistic work seems to be overshadowed by the artist’s paycheck. He must have bent his back like a banana for over a year. Give the man a break, please. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art Installations:** The extensive art installation in the UN's Palace of Nations showcases the potential for unique and immersive artistic experiences. - **Controversial Art:** The controversy surrounding the artist's payment highlights the growing demand for transparency and ethics in the art world. - **Large-scale Creations:** The massive size of the installation demonstrates the potential for creating impactful and visually stunning works on a grand scale. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Culture:** The art industry can explore new ways to create immersive experiences and engage audiences through large-scale installations. - **Transparency and Ethics:** The controversy surrounding artist payments presents an opportunity for the art industry to reassess its practices and adopt more transparent and ethical approaches. - **Architecture and Design:** The innovative use of materials and design in the installation opens up possibilities for architects and designers to create unique and visually striking structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Raindrop-Inspired Hospital Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-installation.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md)