'Thalassa' by Swoon is a Godly Gallery Display in New Orleans
Emily Evans — June 17, 2011 — Art & Design
References: arrestedmotion & mymodernmet
Long gone are the days where museums were filled with tiresome artifacts and lackluster displays, especially as far as this 'Thalassa' by Swoon gallery exhibit is concerned. The exhibit was designed by a street artist named Swoon and is currently being displayed at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
At first glance, it is hard to decipher what exactly this marvel of a museum display is made of. Popular website My Modern Metropolis described 'Thalassa' by Swoon by saying "this installation is made from a combination of wood and paper. Its layered tentacles of scavenged materials stretching to the NOMA's mezzanine."
Some of Swoon's other work was previously featured at another exhibition titled 'Art in the Streets'. It is said that the 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit was developed as a reaction to the oil disaster at the Deepwater Horizon; this is one exhibit worth checking out!
At first glance, it is hard to decipher what exactly this marvel of a museum display is made of. Popular website My Modern Metropolis described 'Thalassa' by Swoon by saying "this installation is made from a combination of wood and paper. Its layered tentacles of scavenged materials stretching to the NOMA's mezzanine."
Some of Swoon's other work was previously featured at another exhibition titled 'Art in the Streets'. It is said that the 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit was developed as a reaction to the oil disaster at the Deepwater Horizon; this is one exhibit worth checking out!
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Museum Experiences - The 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit showcases the trend of immersive and interactive museum displays, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for museums to engage visitors on a deeper level.
2. Sustainable Art Installations - The use of scavenged materials like wood and paper in the 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit reflects the trend of creating sustainable art installations, presenting an opportunity for artists and galleries to promote environmental consciousness.
3. Street Art Influence in Traditional Spaces - Swoon's street art background and the display of 'Thalassa' at the New Orleans Museum of Art highlights the trend of incorporating street art aesthetics into traditional art spaces, opening up opportunities for collaboration between street artists and museums.
Industry Implications
1. Museum - The 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit demonstrates the potential for museums to embrace interactive and immersive experiences, attracting and engaging a wider audience.
2. Art - The use of unconventional materials in 'Thalassa' by Swoon offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art industry, encouraging artists to explore sustainable practices and alternative mediums.
3. Tourism - The unique and captivating 'Thalassa' by Swoon exhibit presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tourism industry, inspiring travelers to seek out cultural experiences beyond traditional sightseeing.
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