Curvy Lines and Balloons

Curvy Space

The new American Museum of Natural History takes the use of curving lines to an extreme.  How do you think it would feel to be in this space?

Images of the museum:  https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/see-into-the-american-museum-of-natural-historys-new-canyon-like-building-032822

We talk about why curves are good for our brains in other articles, have you read them? Either search “curves” in the top right search bar, or try these links, this one, or this one for instance.

Balloon Time

As we’ve all started to emerge from our burrows (either because it’s Spring, COVID restrictions are falling or some other reason), we’re seeking comfort in balloons as this article reveals (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/style/how-balloons-blew-up.html).

The rise of the balloon might have been anticipated—if only we’d purchased stock in balloon manufacturers—we find curving forms comforting and relaxing to view, although a space that’s entirely curvilinear feels odd, like a still image from a cartoon brought to life.  Interestingly, many of the balloon installations visible at the linked to article in the last paragraph, feature the not very saturated and light colours that humans find relaxing to view.  Yeah for consistency!