# Artwork-Inspired Bicycles These Bike Installations Resemble Famous Works of Art at the MIA By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-03 | Updated 2015-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-installations References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/art-meets-transport-stylish-bikes-inspired-works-art/) & [new.artsmia.org](http://new.artsmia.org/) These bike installations are designed after [famous works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) exhibited in the [Minneapolis Institute of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentair) (MIA). To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the museum collaborated with 'Handsome Cycles' to produce bikes that give nods to a classic 1940's car, a famous French painting and a 1960's geometric image. The first bicycle resembles Hans Ledwinkas's Tatra's 1948 sedan with smooth silver metal and a semi-circle hubcap on the back wheel. The second has a much more whimsical look, inspired by Claude Monet's 'Sun in the Mist' impressionist painting. Finally, the third sports a fun color-block design reminiscent of Frank Stella's 1960s minimalist prints. Bikes have become a popular medium with which artists have been working with, as seen in L.A. with the #UnchainMe bike installations. With growing interest in cycling and the environmental narratives that go along with it, these vehicles are a modern way to exhibit art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art-inspired Transportation:** Creating vehicles inspired by art pieces can lead to new products that combine functionality with creative expression. - **Art Integration in Urban Mobility:** Combining art and urban mobility can create unique experiences for the consumer and generate revenue streams for museums. - **Green Transportation Art Installations:** Creating green transportation options that are also designed after famous artworks can provide a new way for artists to express their message. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Adopting art-inspired designs in transportation can produce a unique product that stands out in a crowded market. - **Tourism:** Art-inspired transportation can become a tourist attraction, promoting both the artwork and the city where the installation is located. - **Art Museums:** Collaborating with transportation companies to create art-inspired vehicles can become a new revenue source for museums while expanding their reach beyond traditional exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Limited-Edition Two-Speed Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twospeed-folding-bike.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md)