# Miniature City Exhibits Andre Saraiva's 'Andrepolis' Display at the Hole Immitates NYC Life By Jordy E | Published 2012-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-saraiva References: [nylonguysmagazine.tumblr](http://nylonguysmagazine.tumblr.com/post/24966671900/andre-saraiva-andrepolis-exhibition) & [monsieura](http://www.monsieura.com/) French artist [André Saraiva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva) has just unveiled his 'Andrépolis' exhibit at The Hole in New York City. Saraiva has been known for his artistic talent, as well as for his knowledge of urban nightlife. He has has here merged these two qualities by displaying a [miniature take on the metropolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji)' multitude of restaurants and clubs. The [fluorescent lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) used to illuminate Andrépolis is reminiscent of the very sights one would expect to find during a night time stroll through the big apple. Signs that read 'sex,' 'club' and 'ATM' speak to the hustle and bustle of the region's party hopping crowd. And while Saraiva is no stranger to the scene, he has also given it a pop cultural twist with references to Andy Warhol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature City Displays:** Miniature art exhibits showcasing intricate details and urban landscapes. - **Nightlife Art:** Exhibits that merge artistic talent with urban nightlife experiences. - **Pop Art References:** Art installations that pay homage to pop culture icons and trends. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums that could feature miniature city and nightlife displays. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants that could use miniature city displays to enhance the guest experience. - **Event Planning:** Event planners could incorporate miniature city displays as unique and creative centerpieces or decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Homeware Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-collection.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)