# Immense Magnum Installations Guns by David Cerny Shows the Needlessness of Violence By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guns-by-david-cerny References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/guns-by-david-cerny-in-prague) & [photoblog.msnbc.msn](http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/09/8242828-museum-goers-view-guns-by-david-cerny-in-prague) With the unrest that many cities are experiencing in the world of late, the art installation titled Guns by David Cerny demonstrates the absurdity of these unfortunate situations. By shedding light on the prevalence of such weapons, this project shows that many individuals and societies judge their power on owned weaponry, and this perception must be changed. Arranged in a sort of [Mexican standoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness), the art installation Guns by David Cerny also shows that such violence often leads to an impasse with no foreseeable win for any party involved; hate and violence is thus pointless. The art installation Guns by David Cerny is currently suspended in the courtyard of the Artbanka [Museum of Young Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank) in Prague, Czech Republic, for public viewing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## 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 - **Anti-violence Art Installations:** Opportunity for artists to create installations that promote peace and non-violence through art. - **Challenging Perceptions of Power:** Opportunity for businesses to create products and services that challenge the idea that power comes from owning weapons. - **Promoting Dialogue:** Opportunity for organizations to create platforms that encourage conversations on peace and conflict resolution. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Culture:** The art industry can produce more thought-provoking installations that promote peace and anti-violence. - **Security:** The security industry can create non-lethal alternatives that can resolve conflicts without resorting to violence. - **Education:** The education industry can create programs that promote conflict resolution and peaceful dialogue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md)