# Serpentine Skyscraper Sculptures Artist Remixes Iconic New York Landmarks in Public Sculptures By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Public-Sculpture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/no-limit-exhibition-in-new-york-by-alexandre-arrechea/) & [alexandrearrechea](http://alexandrearrechea.com/) This stunning [steel public sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) series takes on ten [iconic New York buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc) and puts a unique spin on them. The works were created by Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea. The collection ‘No Limits’ takes on New York tourist favorites such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, the [Flatiron Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house), the Helmsley and Metlife buildings as well as the metropolitan life insurance company tower and the US courthouse. The sculptures, some of which are over 20 feet tall, are to be enjoyed by the public when they are shown at Park Avenue Malls around New York from March 1st. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/no-limit-exhibition-in-new-york-by-alexandre-arrechea/class=FourteenG), [alexandrearrechea](http://alexandrearrechea.com/class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Public Art Sculptures:** There is a trend in creating large public artworks that bring a unique interpretation of iconic landmarks, resulting in great opportunities to collaborate with governments, public art entities and prominent artists. - **Interactive Public Art:** Public art is moving beyond a visual experience, by also allowing touch, interaction and new technologies, offering exciting potential for artists, urban planners, and businesses. - **Revitalizing Landmarks:** The trend of bringing a new twist to iconic sites or buildings is gaining popularity, proving to offer opportunities for architects, developers, and artists to leverage existing and historical sites to create something new and exciting. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** Artists and creatives can address the rising demand for public art and innovate around spaces and landmarks to create unique experiences for locals and tourists alike. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Innovative public art and interactive sculptures offer landmarks and urban areas great potential to attract visitors and boost local tourism businesses. - **Real Estate and Urban Development:** Revitalizing iconic sites with modern twists and new technologies creates real estate opportunities and enhances development and regenerations projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md)