While London is already chock-full of iconic landmarks for the average tourist, the art installation titled Citihenge by Tommy Gun brings a bit of Wiltshire into the mix for those who would rather stay in the heart of the city than travel a bit into the country. A replica of Stonehenge, it is made out of cars instead of stones.
Put together over a span of three months, Citihenge by Tommy Gun is located at London's South Bank near the Tower Bridge. Heralding in the summer solstice, it also unveils Czech car company Skoda's new Citigo car. Made up of 18 junk cars, each one was carefully painted to resemble the stones they are supposed to be replicating.
Strong enough to withstand a Force 12 hurricane, Citihenge by Tommy Gun will be traveling around the United Kingdom.
Car-Copying Landmarks
The Citihenge by Tommy Gun Replicates the Iconic Stonehenge
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Replication - Opportunities to create art installations that replicate iconic landmarks using unconventional materials such as cars.
2. Urban Homage - The trend of bringing elements of nature and rural areas into urban spaces through creative art installations, such as the Citihenge by Tommy Gun.
3. Branding Through Art - Using art installations as a way to promote and unveil new products, like Skoda's Citigo car through the Citihenge by Tommy Gun.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunities for car manufacturers to explore innovative ways to showcase their brand and products through art installations.
2. Tourism - The tourism industry can leverage art installations of famous landmarks to enhance tourist experiences in urban areas.
3. Fine Arts - The fine arts industry can explore new techniques and materials to create unique and disruptive art installations, like Citihenge by Tommy Gun.