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Creating experiences that relate to the grandeur of nature, the concept of the sublime, and our place within the natural world. Examples: Robert Smithson's 'Spiral Jetty', Walter De Maria's 'The Lightning Field'.

Artworks that require or involve interaction with the environment, often to make a statement about nature or the impact of human activities on the world. Examples: Olafur Eliasson's 'The Weather Project', Andy Goldsworthy's ephemeral natural sculptures.

Installations featuring whimsical, nonsensical, or dream-like elements inspired by surrealism. Examples: Salvador Dalí's 'Mae West Lips Sofa', René Magritte-inspired surreal settings.

Incorporating auditory elements as a central aspect of the experience, often creating a soundscape to accompany the visual components. Examples: Janet Cardiff's 'The Forty Part Motet', Max Neuhaus' sound installations.

Installations conveying political messages, critiquing structures of power, or commenting on social issues. Examples: Ai Weiwei's 'Sunflower Seeds', Banksy's 'Dismaland'.

Utilizing light, shadow, and reflection to shape spaces and create visual narratives. Examples: James Turrell's 'Skyspaces', Olafur Eliasson's 'Room for one colour'.

Art that surrounds viewers and involves them in a sensory way, offering a complete and often multisensory experience. Examples: Yayoi Kusama's 'Infinity Mirror Rooms', James Turrell's light installations.

Using common household items to create installations that comment on themes of domestic life or consumerism. Examples: Claes Oldenburg's 'Floor Burger', Sarah Sze's assemblages of everyday items.

Incorporating digital media, interactive software, or electronic components to create responsive and engaging installations. Examples: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Pulse Room', teamLab's digital environments.

Installations that engage with religious themes, spirituality, or create spaces for contemplation and ritual. Examples: Bill Viola's video installations, Marina Abramović's 'The House With The Ocean View'.

Works that explore the concept of memory, the passage of time, or the historical dimension of spaces. Examples: Christian Boltanski's 'Les Archives du Cœur', Rachel Whiteread's 'House'.

Art designed for or inspired by urban environments and architectural forms, exploring the dialog between art, cityscapes, and architectural heritage. Examples: Richard Serra's steel sculptures, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Wrapped Reichstag'.

Art that reframes historical artifacts, styles, or events in a contemporary context, inviting reflection on history's relevance and impact today. Examples: Fred Wilson's 'Mining the Museum', Kara Walker's silhouette installations.

Utilizing words, letters, and literary references to create visual, spatial representations of language. Examples: Jenny Holzer's 'Truisms', Barbara Kruger's text-based works.