Art and culture
Inflatable tube installation for the HEAD Geneva book fair
Digital Inflatables made custom blue, translucent inflatable tubes in 2024 for an installation at P.A.G.E.S., the Geneva Print & Art Book Fair run by HEAD – Genève. Designed by SAPID Studio, an architecture and interior design studio in Geneva, the installation combines an aluminium frame with TPU inflatables. The glossy tubes fill the cells of a grid of silver profiles and catch the light of the fair.
What did Digital Inflatables make for the HEAD Geneva art book fair?
Custom blue, translucent inflatable tubes, mounted in an aluminium frame.
The inflatables are made of TPU, a soft plastic that suits taut shapes and see-through effects.
In the image, the glossy, slightly creased tubes fill the cells of a grid of silver profiles and catch the light along their whole length.
What is P.A.G.E.S. at HEAD – Genève?
P.A.G.E.S. is the Geneva Print & Art Book Fair of HEAD – Genève, the Geneva school of art and design.
Publishers, artists and designers show and sell art books, prints, zines and posters there.
The installation was designed by SAPID Studio, an architecture and interior design studio in Geneva.
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Request a quoteHow do custom inflatables work with an aluminium frame?
The frame sets the geometry and the fixing points; the inflatables are made to the frame’s dimensions and fill its volumes.
This approach suits fairs and exhibitions: the inflatable parts deflate for transport and go back into the frame during installation.
For an artwork or a set design, the guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer helps prepare the brief: drawings, materials, samples and schedule.
Full specifications
| Event | P.A.G.E.S., Geneva Print & Art Book Fair (HEAD – Genève) |
|---|---|
| Object | inflatable tube installation |
| Design | SAPID Studio |
| Materials | aluminium frame and TPU inflatables |
| Location | Geneva |
| Year | 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the HEAD Geneva inflatable installation?
SAPID Studio designed it, and Digital Inflatables made the custom blue inflatable tubes.
What material are the inflatable tubes made of?
The inflatables are TPU, mounted in an aluminium frame.
Can an inflatable be translucent?
Yes: the tubes of this installation are a translucent blue that lets light through and reflects it.
Can a frame-and-inflatable installation be set up again elsewhere?
Yes: the inflatables deflate and fold for transport and the frame comes apart, so the whole piece can be rebuilt for another exhibition, as long as the dimensions stay the same.
How long does it take to make a custom inflatable art installation?
It depends on the number of parts, the materials and the samples; the guide to custom inflatable lead times gives benchmarks.
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