# Inflatable Toy Installations Jeff Koons Shows Shiny Undies & Blow-Up Sea Creatures By Rachel | Published 2009-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-koons-exhibit References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/jeff-koons-popeye-series-exhibition-london/) & [jeffkoons](http://www.jeffkoons.com/) Jeff Koons is a celebrated artist, and while his artwork is well known, it’s never been seen like this. The Serpentine Gallery in London, UK is showing a collection of private and public pieces by the artist that include the use of inflatable toys, garbage bins and shiny underwear. The work by Jeff Koons is a great (if not slightly eccentric) re-imagining of [found objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light). As an example--a chair, garbage bin, and [inflatable lobster toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) create [one of the sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko). Definitely not an exhibit for fine art lovers, the collection by Jeff Koons is wildly colorful and definitely whimsical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inflatable Art Installations:** The trend of using inflatable toys in art installations is growing as artists seek to create whimsical, eye-catching exhibits. - **Found Object Art:** Jeff Koons' use of found objects like garbage bins and shiny underwear in his art exhibit highlights the trend of repurposing unlikely materials in artistic ways. - **Whimsical Art:** The use of bold colors and playful subject matter in Koons' art exhibit illustrates the trend of creating whimsical and attention-grabbing artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend of using inflatable toys in art installations to create immersive environments that attract a wider audience. - **Fashion:** The use of shiny underwear in Koons' exhibit highlights the opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate bold, attention-grabbing materials into clothing designs. - **Retail:** The trend of using found objects in art installations can inspire retail businesses to repurpose their own discarded materials to create visually striking window displays and store decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Transformed Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md)