# Auto Cash Combinations David Lachapelle's New Works Consist of Cars and Money By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-and-money-new-works-by-david-lachapelle References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/12/07/cars-and-money-new-works-by-david-lachapelle/#more-80586) & [wrpfineart](http://www.wrpfineart.com/html/exhibitions.asp) ‘Cars and Money: New Works by David Lachapelle’ is the most current exhibition of the infamous artist’s work. It is currently being shown at Wolfgang Roth and Partners Fine Art but was also available for viewing at Art Basel Miami. A completely new body of work is shown in ‘Cars and Money’ that involves [wall-mounted sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) and [large, altered images of currency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-pearl). These are placed beside examples of Lachapelle’s more famous past works-a definite must see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wall-mounted Sculptural Pieces:** The trend of creating wall-mounted sculptural pieces opens up opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and create unique installations. - **Altered Images of Currency:** The trend of using altered images of currency in art allows for commentary on the relationship between money and society, and offers opportunities for artists to provoke thought and challenge traditional notions of value. - **Exhibition of Past and Present Works:** The trend of showcasing past and present works in exhibitions provides a platform for artists to show their evolution and growth over time, while also allowing viewers to appreciate the breadth and depth of their artistic practice. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can benefit from the trend of wall-mounted sculptural pieces as it offers artists and collectors new and innovative ways to showcase and enjoy artwork. - **Print and Publishing:** The print and publishing industry can explore the trend of altered images of currency as a means to create thought-provoking book covers, magazine layouts, or editorial illustrations that challenge conventional design norms. - **Gallery and Exhibition:** The gallery and exhibition industry can leverage the trend of showcasing past and present works to attract a wider audience and engage visitors in a deeper understanding of an artist's body of work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Charitable Artist Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md)