# Explicit Cyclette Snapshots Girls on Bikes Questions One's Perception of Such Scenes By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-09 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-on-bikes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/09/insa-girls-on-bikes-project/) & [insaland](http://www.insaland.com/portfolio/special-projects/girls-on-bikes-2/) On the surface, what's not to love about the Girls on Bikes series? You've got attractive, scantily clad women, [stylish bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson) and a backdrop of awesome [abstract street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Some may never look past this superficial appreciation of these photographs, though they have of course been staged quite deliberately. Graffiti artist INSA has placed a pair of hot pop culture icons together in front of his arresting murals. By doing so, the dynamic of the three bold elements initiates a conflict of the viewer's attention, resulting in the inevitable depreciation of his own graphic masterpieces. The choice of incorporating two-wheelers as mainstream commodities and models as over-sexualized subjects brings about themes of consumerism, sexuality and the [possession of public space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) in Girls on Bikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Consumerism and Artistic Expression:** The Girls on Bikes series highlights the clash between consumerism and artistic expression, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Reimagining Public Spaces:** The use of public spaces as backdrops in the Girls on Bikes photographs opens up possibilities for reimagining and transforming urban environments. - **Challenging Gender Stereotypes:** Girls on Bikes challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, creating space for disruptive innovation in promoting diverse representations and inclusive messaging. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The Girls on Bikes series calls for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry, encouraging new approaches to incorporating and challenging societal norms. - **Fashion and Advertising:** Fashion and advertising industries can harness the disruption sparked by Girls on Bikes to explore new ways of promoting products and messages that challenge conventions. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** Girls on Bikes offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fields of urban planning and architecture, encouraging the reimagining of public spaces and the integration of street art in cityscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Colorful Cycling Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)