# Motorized Monuments Stonehenge and Detroit Collide in New Work from Mr Toledano By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-toledano References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2010/02/16/mr-toledano-photographer/) & [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/2449-mr-toledano) Mr Toledano is a photographer based in London, who captures some of America’s most [unusual pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/object-usa-2024) in his 'The United States of Entertainment' series. I know, I know, the lead picture is a [re-creation of stonehenge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture), but it is actually here in the States. Take that UK! Mr Toledano started the project in 2005, and has captured some unbelievable pictures along the way. Check out other [fantastic photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth) on Trend Hunter below. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are no longer as easily shocked as shoppers from past eras. Products that feature an unconventional aesthetic are appealing to those who want to push the limits on creativity. Companies looking to increase their appeal could focus on this desire when coming out with new items for the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Aesthetic Products:** Appealing to those who want to push the limits on creativity. Companies can focus on this desire when coming out with new items for the market. - **Capturing Unusual Pastimes:** Photographers can explore unique ideas by capturing ordinary people doing extraordinary things. - **Recreating Monuments:** Creating replicas of popular landmarks can bring a piece of culture to different parts of the world. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can continue to create unique ideas for capturing ordinary people doing extraordinary things. - **Retail:** Retailers can create unconventional aesthetic products that appeal to consumers who want to push the limits on creativity. - **Tourism:** Creating replicas of popular landmarks can bring a piece of culture to different parts of the world, providing a unique tourism opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md)