# Plastic Surgery Sculptures The Marc Quinn Exhibition Takes Art to Insane Measures By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-marc-quinn-exhibition References: [tressugar](http://www.tressugar.com/Marc-Quinn-Exhibit-Features-Sculptures-Pamela-Anderson-Thomas-Beatie-Michael-Jackson-8338526#read-more) & [whitecube](http://www.whitecube.com/exhibitions/MQ) Within the [Marc Quinn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-jacobs1) exhibition, "Allanah, Buck, Catman, Chelsea, Michael, Pamela and Thomas," McQuinn's well-known interest and fascination with [body transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) is thoroughly expressed. The exhibit portrays famous characters who have undergone major body alterations, making a point towards how the public's obsession with their physical shape and form. These [extreme sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) within the Marc Quinn exhibition definitely gets this intensifying issue across. **Implications** - The Marc Quinn exhibition makes a bold statement about the public's obsession with having the perfect body. Ads and commercials have depicted many images of models that can be detrimental to the consumer's self-image. Knowing that shoppers are growing weary of this imagery, brands should realize there is a shift occurring that idolizes "real beauty." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shift Towards Real Beauty:** The Marc Quinn exhibition highlights a shift in society towards valuing and idolizing 'real beauty' instead of the 'perfect body.' - **Consumer Weariness of Unrealistic Imagery:** Shoppers are becoming tired of advertisements and commercials that depict unrealistic body standards, creating an opportunity for brands to embrace authenticity and inclusivity in their marketing campaigns. - **Body Acceptance Movement:** The exhibit reflects the growing body acceptance movement, presenting an opportunity for brands to promote body positivity and cater to a more diverse range of consumer needs and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions:** Art exhibitions, like the Marc Quinn exhibition, can serve as platforms for social commentary and sparking conversations around body image and beauty standards. - **Beauty and Fashion:** The beauty and fashion industry can disrupt traditional beauty norms by embracing and celebrating diverse body shapes, sizes, and forms. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can capitalize on the shift towards real beauty by promoting authenticity and inclusivity in their campaigns, resonating with consumers who are tired of unrealistic imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Syringe-Based Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injectable-billboard.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md)