EXPLORATION OF FICTIONAL SPACES IN ART & DESIGN: INSTALLATIONS

Abstract

Art and communication have always been related ever since the dawn of humanity craving to 
find new ways to convey diverse messages. Artist creativity has explored undiscovered 
territories with the concern of reflecting inner self, thoughts and ideas to others through the use 
of various techniques. In search of finding the original, installation art became an approach 
mostly used in biennales, exhibitions, museums and galleries in order to mirror the 
expressiveness and imagination of the content creator. Rethinking the facts that constitute the 
space in terms of the message, unique creations coherent with cognitive abilities and individual 
perception are displayed with the practice of installation.
The usage of the approach in theatric display, artistic implementations and on nature carries a 
precious social awareness value. The study explores the approach of installation art with its 
reasons of existence, goals and properties as well as describing the impact it makes on society. 
Connection with architectural space and play like scenography is explained and compared in the 
study to be able to provide a point of reference related to the keywords presented. Globally 
renowned examples of installations are provided in order to determine the relation to the 
emerging sociological and cultural aspects of the practice