New Yorkers are seeing naked sculptures of Antony Gormley around the city--31 to be exact. For his public art debut for the art show Event Horizon, the sculpture artist has placed cast iron statues of his naked body around the city.
Antony Gormley's naked statues can be found around Madison Square Park, on sidewalks and even on rooftops such as New York's iconic Flatiron Building. While I don't live in New York, I'd imagine Gormley's buck naked behind would be a welcome change of scenery--at least for some.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Public Art Displays
- Displaying public art installations in cities to highlight the work of artists and stimulate cultural experiences.
- Sculptural Self-representation
- Creating sculptural representations of oneself can have value for artists and serve as disruptive innovation opportunities for art enthusiasts.
- City-wide Exhibits
- Using public urban spaces to showcase art installations to create novel experiences and spark public discourse.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Sculpture
- Opportunities for sculptors and artists to create public installations and enhance their reach to wider audiences.
- City Planners and Civic Development
- Opportunities to develop civic spaces and city-wide exhibits to make cities more inviting and culturally rich.
- Tourism Industry
- Opportunities to promote cultural tourism and city-wide art trails that showcase public art displays.
