The Nike World Cup sculpture is quite the piece of art. Serving as a tribute to the world sporting event, Nike has created this giant sculpture in the Johannesburg mall made entirely out of soccer balls, or as they say in everywhere but North America, footballs.
The giant sculpture is called the ‘Nike Ballman’ and features a soccer player mid-stride chasing a soccer ball. The Nike World Cup sculpture is quite the piece of art, reminding people of the power of sport in bringing the world together.
What's Driving This Trend
- Soccer Ball Art
- Creating art out of soccer balls presents a disruptive opportunity in the art industry.
- Sports-based Art
- Combining sports and art to create unique sculptures presents a disruptive opportunity for art galleries and sports retailers.
- Upcycling Sports Equipment
- Reusing sports equipment to create art and furniture presents a disruptive opportunity in the sustainable design industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- The art industry can benefit from incorporating sports-based art into galleries and exhibits.
- Sports Retail
- Sports retailers can benefit from creating and selling limited edition sports-based sculptures.
- Sustainable Design
- Upcycling sports equipment to create art and furniture can disrupt the sustainable design industry by providing eco-friendly alternatives.
