# Artist-Engaged Automobiles Piston Head II Explores the Connections Between Iconic Autos and Art By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piston-head References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/piston-head-ii-venus-gallery-los-angeles) & [venusovermanhattan](http://venusovermanhattan.com/) An array of renowned artists adapted [classic car models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) for 'Piston Head II,' an event that takes place in Los Angeles, California at Adam Lindemann’s 'VENUS' gallery. The event follows a similar concept that was done in 2013 in Miami, however Piston Head II features a variety of artists whose talents weren't previously employed for the project. Included in the VENUS gallery are installations by Olivier Mosset, Katherine Bernhardt, Will Boone, and a French sculptor known as César, among others. The VENUS gallery describes Piston Head II by saying it is an "exhibition which explores the relationship and parallels between [art and the automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-experience), featuring new works in which the car is considered as both a [cultural icon and sculptural form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2025)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artist-engaged Automobiles:** Opportunity to engage artists to adapt classic cars and explore the connections between art and automobiles. - **Iconic Car Art Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive art installations using classic car models as the central theme. - **Art and Automotive Collaboration:** Opportunity for artists and automotive industry to collaborate in creating unique experiences and products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore new experiences by incorporating classic cars and automotive-themed artwork. - **Automotive Design:** Automotive designers can collaborate with artists to create innovative and visually captivating car designs. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create unique experiences by incorporating art and automotive elements in their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Charitable Artist Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md)