# Ethereal Letter-Based Sculptures Plensa's Talking Continents Exhibit Was Made from Nine Languages By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plensa References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jaume-plensa-talking-continents) In his latest installation in New York at the [Galerie Lelong](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-homeware-shop), Spanish artist and sculptor Jaume Plensa has created Talking Continents, composed of 19 [stainless steel structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj) that were made from letters from nine different countries. The [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection)-born artist is mostly known for his towering sculptures displayed in public spaces. In Talking Continents, he creates an intricate series of steel sculptures that are suspended mid-air by invisible cable cords. This latest exhibition displays a more minimalist side to Plensa's usual aesthetic. The result is the celestial weightlessness of the installations, creating a sense of zen and peace in the gallery space. According to Plensa, these structures represent humanity and the world as a whole, combining languages from all over the world to create human like figures, all in the name of global unity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multicultural Art:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate elements from various cultures to create meaningful and inclusive works of art. - **Minimalist Sculptures:** Potential for artists to explore simpler and more streamlined forms in their sculptural works, creating a sense of tranquility and harmony. - **Invisible Technology:** Room for innovation in the development of invisible cable cords and other technologies that can suspend sculptures in mid-air. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Galleries and museums can showcase multicultural artworks and minimalist sculptures, attracting diverse audiences and promoting cultural understanding. - **Design and Architecture:** Architects and designers can draw inspiration from minimalist sculpture techniques to create serene and harmonious spaces in buildings and public spaces. - **Technology:** Tech companies can explore the development of invisible and durable cable cords for various applications, including art installations and architectural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md)