# Flipped Houses Erwin Wurm's 'House Attacks' Lays Seige to the Museum of Modern Art By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erwin-wurm-s-house-attacks References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pic-house-attack-at-germanys-mumok-museum.html) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwin_Wurm) When I first set eyes on Erwin Wurm's ['House Attacks' sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage), I couldn't help but think of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Unless you haven't watched this must-see classic (insert appalled gasp), you would be reminded of the tornado scene and the death of the Wicked Witch of the East when looking at this installation. I'm not sure exactly what inspired Erwin Wurm's 'House Attacks,' but I wouldn't be surprised if there was reference to Oz. Attacking Vienna's [Modern Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art), however, may not be as devastating as killing a Witch -- no matter how wicked she is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Installations:** Exploring new ways to create impactful and thought-provoking installations in the art world. - **Architectural Interpretation:** Reimagining traditional architectural forms and structures in a disruptive and unconventional manner. - **Cultural References:** Incorporating elements of popular culture and storytelling to create engaging and relatable art experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Expanding the boundaries of traditional art mediums and techniques through innovative and unconventional approaches. - **Architecture:** Integrating artistic interpretations and concepts into architectural designs to create unique and visually striking structures. - **Entertainment:** Utilizing cultural references and immersive experiences to captivate audiences and create memorable entertainment experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Sculptural Ruin Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hundred-acre-wood.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md)