# Sizable Wooden Puppet Exhibitions Ventura Centrale Boasts Absurd Wooden Puppets & a Pop-Up Diner By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-puppets References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/14/ventura-centrale-milan-design-week-giant-puppets-pop-up-diner/) & [venturaprojects](http://www.venturaprojects.com/ventura-future-2018#line-up-16) For its second presentation at Milan Design Week, the [Ventura Centrale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca) venue boasts architect Stephan Hürlemann and Swiss furniture manufacturer Horgenglarus' wooden puppets, as well as Surface Magazine and David Rockwell's contemporary take on the American Diner. The creative project with the wooden puppets is dubbed 'Rissen mit Zwerg,' which translates to "Giants with Dward" from German. It compromises seven odd-looking "wooden giants" that are three meters tall. The sculptures are manufactured with century-old furniture pieces from Horgenglarus' archive and are fully movable through a series of pulleys. The second aspect of Ventura Centrale's exhibit is more interactive. Surface Magazine x David Rockwell's [pop-up dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustaf-westman-in-new-york) is a place for visitors to sit, rest, socialize and have a snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exhibition Innovations:** Incorporating unusual materials or themes into exhibition design, such as wooden puppets or contemporary diners, can create a memorable and engaging experience for visitors - **Interactive Sculptures:** Making large-scale sculptures or installations that are fully movable or interactive can add an element of surprise and interactivity to public spaces - **Pop-up Dining:** Integrating food and beverage offerings into a temporary dining pop-up in a non-traditional space or venue can create a unique and memorable experience for customers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Incorporating innovative design elements into public art installations or museum exhibits can create a memorable and engaging experience for visitors - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Creating unique and immersive dining experiences in non-traditional spaces such as museums or exhibitions can drive traffic and revenue for hospitality businesses - **Event Planning:** Incorporating interactive or unusual design elements into event spaces can add a unique and memorable touch to conferences, trade shows, and other events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md) - [Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-signature.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Digital Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperrealistic-digital-exhibitions.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Wooden Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedrali-pavilion.md)