# Metallic Ballooon Art Argentinean Artist Tomas Saraceno Has Transformed Paris' Grand Palais By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argentinean-artist References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/12/10/tomas-saraceno-aerocene-hovering-air-filled-orbs-installation-grand-palais-paris/) Argentinian Artist Tomas Saraceno has transformed the interior of Paris' Grand Palais with a series of enormous suspended metallic orbs. Made from Aerocene, the pair of air-filled metallic orbs are an interesting exploration of science, given that the suspended balloons are engine and fuel-free. The Argentinean artist, who maintains that Aerocene will have an important role as a material in the post-fossil-fuel age, has the goal of becoming the first person to circle the globe without an engine or fuel, which he plans to do inside an Aerocene bubble filled with hot air. According to Saraceno, the Aerocene bubbles could also travel along natural jet streams. The unique art installation rooted in science will be on display in Paris during the ongoing climate conference. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aerocene Technology:** The application of Aerocene technology offers disruption in sustainable energy innovation and transportation. - **Engine-free Travel:** Engine and fuel-free travel presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry. - **Suspended Architecture:** Suspended architecture presents an opportunity for innovative public art and immersive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Energy:** Aerocene technology could be applied in the renewable energy and clean energy sectors. - **Transportation:** Engine-free travel presents an opportunity for innovation in the transportation industry, particularly in sustainable travel. - **Art and Design:** Suspended architecture presents a new and innovative way to create public art and immersive experiences for the arts and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Space-Exploration Artful Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosmos-exhibition.md)