# Oversized Hat Exhibits Erwin Wurm Creates a Giant Police Hat for Vienna's Law Enforcement By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erwin-wurm References: [wewastetime.wordpress](http://wewastetime.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/polizeikappe/) & [erwinwurm.at](http://www.erwinwurm.at/) Well-known Australian artist Erwin Wurm has come up with some creative executions for personal projects and advertising campaigns. His latest one is a unique piece done for Vienna’s Law Enforcement. The art installation, labeled 'Polizeikappe,' is an oversized police cap similar to the one worn by the law enforcers of Vienna. Erwin Wurm's idea was to have [giant police caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap) installed in Vienna's Hero's Square, providing shelter for those who are caught in the rain. The [Vienna Police Department](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-capsule) didn't buy the proposal but let the art installation live on in museums and exhibits. If you happen visit any Vienna museums any time soon, you may just come across this humungous hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Oversized Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create large-scale, attention-grabbing artworks that provoke thought and engage audiences. - **Functional Public Art:** Potential for artists to create art installations that serve a functional purpose, such as providing shelter or enhancing public spaces. - **Creative Advertising Campaigns:** Chance for advertisers to collaborate with artists to develop unique and memorable campaigns that capture public attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore innovative approaches to create oversized installations and functional art pieces. - **Public Sector:** Government agencies and public institutions can commission or collaborate with artists to enhance public spaces and provide functional art installations. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Ad agencies and marketers can partner with artists to create captivating and unconventional campaigns that leave a lasting impression on audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Pupper Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-puppets.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Iconic Bag-Inspired Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md)