# Ski Gondola Sculptures The Revisiting a Swiss Icon Exhibit Focuses on Iconic Swiss Cable Cars By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revisiting-a-swiss-icon References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672852/retro-swiss-ski-gondolas-creatively-reinvented-by-artists) & [mountainclimbers.ch](http://www.mountainclimbers.ch/) Switzerland may be best, or at least readily, known for the Swiss Alps, which is reflected in the Revisiting a Swiss Icon exhibit. It revolves around seven [retro ski gondolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair). The iconic Verbier cable cars were going to be dismantled by ski company Televerbier. Considering that they are around 40 years old, that shouldn't come as a shock. Nevertheless, Albert Schrurs, an architect and co-founder of Verbier Mountain Climbers, along with Inès Flammarion and Nicolas Bernheim, decided to invite a group of [seven enterprising Swiss designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yrj-kukkapuro) to give them a second lease on life. Thus, the Revisiting a Swiss Icon exhibit was born. Whether the boxy, hexagonal shell was taken apart or filled with objects, their interpretations are entertaining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Design:** The Revisiting a Swiss Icon exhibit showcases the trend of upcycling old objects, like retro ski gondolas, to create innovative designs. - **Sustainable Art:** The exhibition highlights the trend of using sustainable materials and repurposing them into unique art installations. - **Nostalgic Revival:** Revisiting a Swiss Icon taps into the trend of reviving nostalgic elements and giving them a modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The Revisiting a Swiss Icon exhibit presents opportunities for artists and designers to explore innovative ways to repurpose old objects into art. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The exhibition can attract tourists interested in sustainable tourism experiences and unique cultural attractions. - **Ski and Outdoor Recreation:** The exhibit inspires the ski industry to reconsider the potential of old ski gondolas, opening doors for creative and sustainable ski infrastructure design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md) - [Alpine-Inspired Fine Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakob-sprenger.md) - [Chalet-Inspired Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstaad-house.md) - [Holiday Mountain Village Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-day-house.md) - [Architecturally Reimagined Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1.md) - [Modern Mountain Lodges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm.md) - [Icon-Honouring Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hritages-exhibition.md) - [Contemporary Ski Home Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-ski-chalet.md)