# Peeing Public Statues 16 Weird Outdoor Sculptures From Around the World By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-strangeness-weird-public-sculptures References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/03/sculptural-weirdness-in-public-places.html) This strange collection of public sculptures includes really iconic pieces such as *The Angel Of The North*. Then again, I guess out of context, and in the UK, that could still be slightly puzzling. I adore the hanging rhino sculpture as it excites and intrigues me, with just a hint of danger. It's everything an edgy public art sculpture should be. **Implications** - Public sculptures manage to draw tourists in because they are unusual and randomly placed. Tourists will most likely take a photo beside it and then post it online. This then gains exposure for the city as unusual statues will spark tourists to find them and further expose the city and its culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Public Art:** Opportunity for cities to commission unique and edgy sculptures to attract tourists and add to their cultural identity. - **Interactive Tourist Attractions:** Opportunity for sculptors to create public art pieces that allow for interaction and engagement with visitors, providing an unforgettable experience. - **Social Media-friendly Statues:** Opportunity for cities to commission sculptures that are visually striking and shareable on social media, increasing exposure and promoting the city's tourism industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** Opportunity for tourism boards to promote and highlight the unique public sculptures in their cities as a major draw for visitors. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists and sculptors to create unconventional and interactive public sculptures that make a statement and increase exposure for their work. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketing agencies to create social media campaigns and strategies around unique and shareable public sculptures to promote tourism in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md) - [AI-Generated Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md)