Installation

January 5, 2026

Iconic Gaudí Building Welcomes Labyrinth of Art by One of Europe’s Top Sculptors

The work of Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias feels right at home in La Pedrera, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most celebrated buildings. Just like the famed architect, Iglesias finds inspiration in nature to build structures of her own. This sentiment is at the heart of Iglesias’ first solo retrospective in Barcelona, titled Pasajes (Passages), which highlights her singular vision and establishes a creative dialogue between the artist and Gaudí.

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December 23, 2025

Colorful Field of 8,800 Mirrored Flowers Celebrates the Diversity of the Netherlands

During Dutch Design Week 2025, Ulrike Jurklies and Paul Bas of studio mo man tai presented Reflecting Diverseness, a vibrant installation made up of 8,800 mirrored flowers crafted from upcycled waste materials. Each flower represents one in every 2,000 Dutch residents, coming together to form a colorful portrait of a society that is richly diverse and interconnected.

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December 16, 2025

Memorial Phone Booth in Japan Offers People a Place To “Call” Deceased Loved Ones

In 2010, a man named Itaru Sasaki lost his beloved cousin to cancer. A garden designer by trade, Sasaki incorporated his expertise into a memorial; one that not only honored his relative, but also allowed him to process his pain. The result became known as a Wind Phone, a disconnected public phone that allows you to “call” a deceased loved one.

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December 2, 2025

Best of 2025: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From monumental sculptures in city squares to immersive environments in deserts and oceans, the top art installations of 2025 reveal how creativity continues to shape our world. This year, artists expanded their creative boundaries, embracing technology, sustainability, and collective participation. From poetic reflections on light to powerful acts of environmental activism, these installations ask us not just to look, but to listen, feel, and take action.

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