# Giant Metal Hamburgers The Top Secret Hamburger by Liao Yibai is a Hard Oath to Keep By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-secret-hamburger-by-liao-yibai References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/top-secret-hamburger/) & [virginiamiller](http://www.virginiamiller.com/artists/LiaoYibai/LiaoYibai.html) Have you ever thought to yourself that there needs to be a giant metal hamburger in the world? Don’t worry if you didn’t, someone already got to it. The Top Secret Hamburger by Liao Yibai is probably the greatest example of [modern art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art) ever seen. Drawing inspiration from Cold War-era propaganda and personal experiences, the Top Secret Hamburger by Liao Yibai is a contrast in what was thought to be American decadence and Maoist fearmongering. And at the end of the day, it is an awesome giant metal hamburger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Metal Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials and sizes to create eye-catching art installations. - **Cultural Hybridization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements from different cultures to create thought-provoking art pieces that challenge traditional perceptions. - **Political Satire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use art to express social and political commentary in a playful and thought-provoking way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional forms and mediums in the creation of sculptures and installations. - **Modern Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcase contemporary art that pushes boundaries and sparks conversations. - **Public Art Commissions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to bring unconventional and provocative art pieces to public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icon-1.md) - [Fan-Made Burger Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-mac-signature.md) - [Inventive Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-char.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Chef-Crafted Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-belly-burger.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Playful Hamburger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgercuda.md)