# Reflective Urban Art Sculptures Anish Kapoor Unveils a Look at the Mini-Bean Sculpture in New York By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/422091/Anish-Kapoor-Finally-Unveils-New-York-s-Mini-Version-Of-The-Bean/) & [artnews](https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/anish-kapoors-mini-bean-sculpture-new-york-finally-opens-1234655953/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  British-Indian artist [Anish Kapoor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anish-kapoor2) unveils a look at its new [mini-Bean sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica) in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City. It is a project that has been in the works for years due to delays and it can be found along the tower at 56 Leonard Street. It is meant to be a smaller version of the iconic Cloud Gate and the construction of the artwork took 4 years including all of the setbacks. Although it is referenced as the Mini-Bean currently, there has yet to be an official name for the structure. It features [38 stainless steel plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj) that are placed on top of a custom supporting framework and all of this has been welded together, sanded down, and polished. Image Credit: Zhukovksy, Dreamstime.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Public Art Installations:** The rise of interactive public art installations can create more engaging experiences for viewers and provide opportunities for businesses to sponsor and showcase their brand in conjunction with the artwork. - **Sustainable Art and Architecture:** The use of sustainable materials and construction techniques in public art can encourage sustainability and eco-friendliness in urban landscapes. - **Artistic Collaborations in Urban Planning:** Collaborations between artists and urban planners can lead to the development of more aesthetically pleasing and culturally significant public art installations that enhance the beauty and ambiance of a city while also increasing local tourism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Engineering:** The architecture and engineering industry can benefit from creating more sustainable and visually appealing designs for public art installations. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage large-scale public art installations as a means to attract more visitors to a city or region. - **Branding and Marketing:** The branding and marketing industry can partner with artists and commission public art installations as a way to showcase their brand and establish a deeper connection with local communities and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)