http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Live Arts en Copyright 2009 2009-07-10T20:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pak-sheung-chuen-breathing-in-a-house-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Artist Pak Sheung Chuen breathed new life into the Venice Art Biennale ‘09 festival with his ‘Breathing in a House’ installation. ‘Breathing in a House’ is a pretty simple idea: Pak Sheung Chuen rented… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pak-sheung-chuen-breathing-in-a-house-art 2009-07-09T15:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipiano-apple ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The iPiano is a concept design for Apple addicts. This futuristic looking keyboard is simply a design to show what a piano would look like if Apple decided to make musical instruments. With built-in musical… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipiano-apple 2009-07-08T16:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-bach-chamber-hall ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Famed architect Zaha Hadid has designed the JS Bach Chamber Music Hall which will be hosted by the Manchester Art Gallery. The Music Hall will house live performances in honour of the legendary composer.… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-bach-chamber-hall 2009-07-08T12:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-sims-comic-depressing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Chris Sims noticed a trend in comics - while their goal is to be funny, even they can't find much humor in the recession. From going to a pawn shop, to fights over money, to other sadness like buried… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-sims-comic-depressing 2009-07-08T09:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-lake-shimmer ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Swarovski is known for their shimmering designs, and didn't disappoint with their three-stories-tall Lake of Shimmer, displayed at Baselworld 2009. The Lake of Shimmer uses remote-controlled mirrors… Luxury Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-lake-shimmer 2009-07-07T21:59:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-berzerk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Cirque Berzerk is an amazingly macabre twist on the world of the often cheery live circus acts. Their new show, Beneath, is an amazingly macabre twist on Cirque Berzerk. The LA-based circus has upped… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-berzerk 2009-07-07T11:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-doubt-premium-concert-tickets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The American band, No Doubt, is giving away a free download of its seven album digital audio catalog to this summer’s top-tier concert ticket holders. In addition to the catalog of music, the band’s newest… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-doubt-premium-concert-tickets 2009-07-06T12:50:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/body-paint ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Body paint is at once beautiful, titillating and extraordinary. Body painting turns human skin into a canvas, 'clothing' and moving art. These body paint features showcase body painting at its best.… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Naughty Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/body-paint 2009-07-05T18:49:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-conductive-body-paint-music-box ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bare is an innovative body paint which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo. The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-conductive-body-paint-music-box 2009-07-04T20:19:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-roots-erykah-badu ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Michael Jackson tributes keep coming and Erykah Badu and The Roots are joining in. They have collaborated for a cover of the classic Michael Jackson song, ‘I Wanna Be Where you Are.’ The Michael Jackson… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-roots-erykah-badu 2009-07-04T00:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-for-food-mcdonalds ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Three singers were documented in New Zealand ordering from a McDonald's by way of song. Apparently the singers are part of an association called the Family Life Education Pasefika (FLEP), which uses various… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Videos Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-for-food-mcdonalds 2009-07-03T21:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-koons-exhibit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jeff Koons is a celebrated artist, and while his artwork is well known, it’s never been seen like this. The Serpentine Gallery in London, UK is showing a collection of private and public pieces by the… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Live Arts Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-koons-exhibit 2009-07-02T15:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-europe-tour ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Kanye West is about to start the European leg of his tour and has released images of the stage set proofs and lighting rehearsals for the show via his blog. I love this gold set. It looks amazing even… Celebrity News Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-europe-tour 2009-07-01T17:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-musical ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Debuting at the Hilton Theatre in February 2010 is a new ‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark’ musical. While this may seem like a risky idea, many top Hollywood names are agreeing to be in the cast, such as… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-musical 2009-06-30T01:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phill-wilkinson-keith-mcintyre-oh-no-he-didnt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These shots from photographer Phill Wilkinson's 'Oh No He Didn't...' shoot are peculiar, to say the least. What's even more curious is that these photos are actually of artist Keith McIntyre's interactive… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phill-wilkinson-keith-mcintyre-oh-no-he-didnt 2009-06-28T20:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-smooth-criminal-dance ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ dance is one of the King of Pop’s many celebrated performances. A patent Michael Jackson filed in 1992 reveals how he executed the gravity-defying lean towards the end… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-smooth-criminal-dance 2009-06-28T15:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filipino-prisoners-michael-jackson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Remember the Filipino prisoners that danced to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ a few years ago? Upon the news of Michael Jackson’s death, the group created a 10-minute tribute to the King of Pop that is every… Celebrity News Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filipino-prisoners-michael-jackson 2009-06-27T18:09:19Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/michael-jackson-moonwalk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This cluster gives you 53 dancetastic innovations that have revolutionized the way people bust a move from all over the world and would make the late Michael Jackson exceedingly proud. The gallery features… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/michael-jackson-moonwalk 2009-06-27T00:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-inaba-pool-noodle-chair ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As part of No Soul for Sale, an art exhibition currently happening in New York City, Jeffrey Inaba created ‘Pool Noodle Roof.’ ‘Pool Noodle Roof’ is made of 150 chairs made of pool noodles. Jeffrey Inaba's… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Live Arts Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-inaba-pool-noodle-chair 2009-06-25T16:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sing-london-street-piano ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As part of the Sing London Festival, Luke Jerram created ‘Play me, I’m Yours,’ an art installation and song-worthy idea. ‘Play me, I’m Yours’ is a simple idea—set up 30 pianos throughout London, UK, and… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sing-london-street-piano 2009-06-25T13:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-flying-bars-to-biervertising-tents-4-unique-ways-of-promotion-at-festi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The German Outdoor Festival Summer comes along with some interesting promotions. Jägermeister, one of the most famous German digestifs, is traveling around with a flying liqueur bar which allows festival… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-flying-bars-to-biervertising-tents-4-unique-ways-of-promotion-at-festi 2009-06-19T13:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandra-chui-huynh ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sandra Chui Huynh of PopYou Design has created a visual expression of identity throughout Minneapolis. Her ‘Balloon Hunt’ collection expresses identity without her actual presence, but instead with balloons.… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandra-chui-huynh 2009-06-18T20:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppet-farm-wolf ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It can be safely assumed that when you see a giant wolf on top of a car, you stop and look. Puppet Farm decided to put this thought into practice when they mounted a giant fake wolf on top of a car in… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppet-farm-wolf 2009-06-18T19:50:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/FAILE ]]> (TrendHunter.com) FAILE is an artist collective that has released a new line of artwork called ‘Lost in the Glimmering Shadows.’ ‘Lost in the Glimmering Shadows’ by FAILE is a group of screenprinted work, as well as sculptures… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/FAILE 2009-06-18T18:59:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetuum-jazzile ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You might think that a choir just sings standard written music, but the Perpetuum Jazzile choir would prove you wrong. The video above shows the choir performing a bit of percussion in which they are using… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetuum-jazzile 2009-06-17T22:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-year-beard-growth-time-lapsed ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Christoph Rehage planned to walk about 5,000 km from China to Germany, taking a photo of himself every day for one year—and not shaving once. You will see in the video that he grew a “mighty long beard”… Life Stages Youth Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-year-beard-growth-time-lapsed 2009-06-17T16:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibari-london-festival ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Seeking to dispel the image of seedy, back-street bondage pornography, London’s first-ever ‘Festival of Japanese Bondage,’ or Shibari, seeks to celebrate this unique and personal practise in its many forms:… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Romance and Dating Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibari-london-festival 2009-06-14T13:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-edwards-dancers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This amazing photo set by Josh Edwards really highlights the inherent beauty of dancers and their craft. Image after image, the athleticism of each dancer shines through, and Edwards' expert photography… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-edwards-dancers 2009-06-13T13:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gina-marie-incandela-7-year-old-overcomes-speach-disability-to-release-cd-a ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At the age of 2, Gina Marie Incandela was diagnosed with an autistic disorder that left her unable to speak. Now, at the age of 7, with the help of music therapy among other treatments, Gina Marie Incandela… Life Stages Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gina-marie-incandela-7-year-old-overcomes-speach-disability-to-release-cd-a 2009-06-13T13:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-perschke-redball-project-toronto-luminato ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Luminato 2009 in Toronto offered a variety of innovative arts, but one that really made an impression was what looked like a giant exercise ball in the heart of downtown, the Kurt Perschke Redball project.… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-perschke-redball-project-toronto-luminato 2009-06-13T01:49:50Z