# Knotted Airplanes Adel Abdessemed's Amazing Aeronautic Art Exhibitions By TrendHead | Published 2009-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tied-up-airplane-sculptures-the-amazing-art-installations-by-adel-abdesseme References: [we-make-money-not-art](http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2009/05/chelsea-afternoon.php) & [davidzwirner](http://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/189/) Okay I’ll admit it, I am greatly impressed by size. I love [massive art sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calder-rver-en-quilibre)! And these contorted [airplane installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) made by the Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed simply take my breath away. The symbolism of tying up airplanes in knots might be an environmental statement, or perhaps there is a personal reason for doing so. The visual result, however, is grand. And I would love to camp outside the exhibition for a couple of days to really take it in. Adel Abdessemed was born in Constantine, Algeria and now lives and works in New York. The [Adel Abdessemed exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) RIO is on at the David Zwirner gallery in New York and ends today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Massive Art Sculptures:** Opportunity to create larger-than-life installations that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. - **Environmental Statements:** Innovative ways to use art to raise awareness about environmental issues and spark conversations. - **Personal Symbolism in Art:** Exploration of individual narratives and emotions through unique artistic expressions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity to offer immersive, thought-provoking experiences through unconventional art installations. - **Environmental Activism:** Potential for collaboration between artists and environmental organizations to engage the public and inspire action. - **Contemporary Art Market:** Demand for unique and visually striking artwork that pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Airport Terminal Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-abu-dhabi.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md)