# Towering Bike Installations Stacked by Ai Weiwei Will Resonate with Both Cyclists and Non-cyclists By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-by-ai-weiwei References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/01/stacked-by-ai-weiwei-760-stacked-bicycles-at-galleria-continua/) & [galleriacontinua](http://www.galleriacontinua.com/italiano/mostra.html?id_mostra=236) Stacked by Ai Weiwei is the Chinese contemporary artist's first sculpture installed at the Galleria Continua in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy. Similar to his [Forever Bicycle](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-bicycle1) installation, there are slight differences that make one stand out from the other. For instance, as the name of the recent artwork suggests, the bikes have been stacked rather than fanned as with its predecessor. Made up of 760 [bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), Stacked by Ai Weiwei has been physically attached to create a single cohesive structure. Part of a larger exhibition at the gallery, it will be accompanied by a number of other [sculptures, installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time), video and photographs. On display until mid-February, 2013, Stacked by Ai Weiwei is a visually striking art installation that will resonate with avid cyclists and non-cyclists alike, if for different reasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bicycle Sculptures:** There is a growing trend of artists creating large-scale sculptures using bicycles as the main material. - **Stacked Installations:** Art installations that involve stacking objects to create visually striking structures are gaining popularity. - **Mixed Medium Exhibitions:** Exhibitions that incorporate a variety of sculptures, installations, videos, and photographs are becoming more prevalent in the art world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to explore how bicycles can be used as a unique medium for creating sculptures. - **Design:** Design professionals can take inspiration from the concept of stacking objects to create innovative and visually captivating installations. - **Events:** Event organizers can consider incorporating a mix of different art forms in their exhibitions to create a more immersive and diverse experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md) - [Clock-Shaped Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-installation.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md)