# Pop Culture Sculptures Teppei Kaneuji's ‘Melting City/Empty Forest' By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-object-grouping-teppei-kanejis-solo-exhibition References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/6035/teppei-kaneujis-first-solo-exhibition-melting-city-empty-forest-at-yokohama-museum-of-art-japan.html) & [yaf.or.jp](http://www.yaf.or.jp/yma/jiu/2009/exhibition/kaneuji/) We have waited a long time for Teppei Kaneuji’s first solo exhibition, and it most certainly does not disappoint. Entitled ‘Melting City/Empty Forest,’ it is being shown at the Yokohama Museum of Art, Japan. From these images I have to say it looks awesome. The key style in Keneuji’s work is certainly the grouping of the pop culture icons and miscellaneous objects he selects. Now if I tried this it would look like a jumbled mess, but Kaneuji’s style turns these into really amazing sculptures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Sculptures:** Exploring the trend of creating sculptures that incorporate pop culture icons and miscellaneous objects, offering opportunities for innovative and unique artistic expressions. - **Grouping of Objects:** Showcasing the trend of grouping diverse objects to create visually captivating sculptures that challenge traditional artistic boundaries and concepts. - **Museum Exhibitions:** Highlighting the trend of hosting solo exhibitions in museums to showcase groundbreaking artworks, providing opportunities for emerging artists to gain recognition and exposure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can leverage the trend of creating pop culture sculptures to attract a new audience and push the boundaries of traditional artforms. - **Entertainment and Pop Culture:** The entertainment and pop culture industry can collaborate with artists to create unique sculptures that celebrate iconic characters and symbols, offering new merchandise and collectible opportunities. - **Museums and Galleries:** Museums and galleries can take advantage of the trend of hosting solo exhibitions to curate innovative and visually striking artworks, attracting new visitors and engaging with the contemporary art scene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-sees-kyoto.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)