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# Anatomical Art Toy Exhibits
Jason Freeny's XXRAY Creations Will Be Showcased in Hong Kong

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxray
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/jason-freeny-outside-in-art-toy-experience-store-k11-hong-kong) & [kka.k11](https://kka.k11.com/en/event/4971/?utm_campaign=ChristmasCampaign2020&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_source=k11website&utm_content=preorder&utm_term=EN)

Jason Freeny, an American artist that's known for his eerie anatomical adaptions of pop culture figures, is hosting the 'OUTSIDE IN: An Unconventional World of Art Toys' exhibit in Hong Kong, where he'll feature some of his popular XXRAY creations.

The exhibit will take place in Hong Kong's K11 Art Mall, a museum and retail concept. Freeny will feature over 100 different toys in the space, and visitors will have the chance to pre-order his work from the experience store. A few notable pieces will include his XXRAY Luffy, [Elmo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-leather), Dissected POPek, and the [Squatting Balloon Dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons).

OUTSIDE IN: An Unconventional World of Art Toys will be open from November 21st until February 28th, 2021 in the K11 Atrium and chi K11 art space.

Image Credit: K11 Art Mall

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Anatomical Art Toys:** Designing anatomically accurate toys based on popular culture figures can create a unique and memorable customer experience.
- **Experiential Retail:** Combining a museum-like exhibit with a retail experience can attract consumers looking for an immersive and interactive shopping experience.
- **Pre-ordering:** Offering pre-order options during an exhibit can create buzz and allow customers to feel like they are receiving limited edition items.

### Where This Applies

- **Art Toys:** The art toy industry can benefit from creating unique and unconventional products that stand out from traditional toys.
- **Retail:** Retailers can incorporate exhibits and events into their stores to attract customers and create memorable experiences.
- **Pop Culture:** The pop culture industry can tap into the trend of anatomical adaptations to create new and innovative products that appeal to fans.

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