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Phallic Designer Structures

These Monochromatic Helmut Lang Sculptures are Provocative

— May 10, 2012 — Art & Design
Designer extraordinaire Lang is once again in the spotlight with these Helmut Lang sculptures. The Austrian-born artist retired from the fashion scene in 2005 in order to pursue endeavors in fine art. After presenting other projects, for example his 2011 'Make It Hard' installation, Lang is at it again once again. The sculptures continue his tradition of using a monochromatic palette in both his fashion and other works.

Minimalistic in nature, these sexually charged sculptures do just enough to provide a phallic look. The pieces are made up of found objects combined with rubber, tar and plaster. The collection is being exhibited by curator Mark Fletcher in New York at 24 Washington Square North through until June 15, 2012.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Sexual Expression - Using found objects and minimalistic design, there is an opportunity to disrupt the art industry with provocative and sexually charged sculptures.
2. Controversial Art Trends - The utilization of monochromatic palettes in controversial sculptures presents an opportunity for the art industry to push boundaries and challenge social norms.
3. Fashion Artistic Crossovers - Helmut Lang's transition from fashion to fine art creates an opportunity for disruptors to explore other industries and bring new perspectives and innovation to their work.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Provocative sculptures made from found objects and unconventional materials could disrupt the fine art industry with its unconventional approach to sexual expression.
2. Sculpture - The monochromatic palette and minimalistic design of Helmut Lang's sculptures offer an opportunity for disruptors to create new and unconventional sculptures that challenge artistic norms.
3. Fashion Industry - The transition from fashion to fine art by Helmut Lang creates an opportunity for disruptors to explore artistic expression and bring new perspectives and innovation to fashion and other creative industries.
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