# Bold Statement Sculptures The EXSTINCTOR Project By Street Artist Kidult Is Extreme Concept Art By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exstinctor-project References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/09/18/kidult-exstinctor-sculpture/) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/tag/kidult/) Controversial street artist Kidult has placed ten of his [limited sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) across the world in fulfilment of his EXSTINCTOR Project. The EXSTINCTOR Project is inspired by the desire to allow access to art anywhere despite corruption, restriction and other boundaries set by certain nations. Kidult has been known for his controversial past: tagging the [Marc Jacobs SoHo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-jacobs1) location in 2012, knocking 'Supreme' NYC with his free 'Suepreme' box logo t-shirt, and generally voicing his dislike to major corporations and institutions that essentially bind and restrict human action and autonomous behavior. There is very limited information on this particular project (see video,) but we may assume it follows the same theme. The golden ribcage fire-extinguisher is left up to your own interpretation. Images have been released online as the first was found in New York. There are nine other pieces somewhere in the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Street Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art world by challenging norms and pushing boundaries. - **Limited Edition Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation potential in the collectibles market, offering unique and exclusive art pieces. - **Freedom of Artistic Expression:** Opportunity to disrupt oppressive systems and promote artistic freedom through unconventional art projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Market:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the art market through unconventional and controversial artworks. - **Collectibles Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the collectibles industry by offering limited edition and unique art pieces. - **Street Art Scene:** Disruptive innovation potential in the street art scene by challenging traditional notions of public and private art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Striking Wearable Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sculpture-1.md) - [Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawsholiday.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md)