The Museum of Glass recently opened in Shanghai one week ago and contains an extensive collection of glass installations that document the history of glass. The Museum of Glass stands on more than 3,500 square meters and chronicles centuries of history of glass from "ancient glassmaking to present day applications for astronautics."
The values and philosophy behind the Museum of Glass revolve around "sharing the countless possibilities of glass." The Museum showcases thousands of collections and installations of shining, shimmering glass including ancient art and contemporary art glassworks. The building housing the Museum of Glass is entirely glass itself and welcomes visitors to come and enjoy the structural beauty and astonishing artwork. Long-term plans for the Museum include the construction of a Glass Theme Park.
Gigantic Glass Installations
Shanghai's Museum of Glass by Tilman Thuermer Sparkles and Shines
Trend Themes
1. Glass Art Installations - The increasing popularity of glass art installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for galleries and museums to showcase unique, eye-catching exhibits.
2. Structures Made of Glass - The trend toward using glass in building design creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to explore new materials and building techniques.
3. Interest in Glassmaking - The renewed interest in ancient glassmaking techniques presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for craft artisans to offer unique, handmade glass items to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to invest in and promote glass artwork and installations as a growing trend.
2. Construction and Architecture - The construction and architecture industry can take advantage of the trend towards structures made of glass to create innovative and sustainable building designs.
3. Craft Industry - The craft industry can capitalize on the renewed interest in glassmaking to provide unique, handmade glass items to consumers eager for one-of-a-kind décor and accessories.