# Artistic Water Bars Sydney's Latest Beverage Pop-Up Features a Vast H20 Offering By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-bars References: [buro247.au](http://www.buro247.com.au/culture-lifestyle/food-and-drink/hit-the-h20-at-a-pop-up-water-bar-this-weekend.html) & [janetlaurence](http://www.janetlaurence.com/) Following in the footsteps of cocktail and cold pressed juice pop-ups, water bars are gaining more and more popularity among Millennial audiences. [Sidney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidney) H20: Water Bar is a captivating art installation that consists of glass beakers and complex pipes. arranged to create a bold sculpture. This piece is created in partnership with photographer Janet Lawrence who is known for covering social and environmental subject matter. The artist's images often comment on where our water comes from and illustrate the fragility of our planet. Appealing to environmentally conscious art lovers, this [pop-up installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-add-water) is unlike other water bars -- a recent pop-up by French retailer Colette let guests sample artisanal water bottles while shopping for clothes -- and instead makes a social statement about the importance of water preservation and the many political debates that surround it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water Bars:** The trend of water bars is gaining popularity among Millennial audiences, offering unique beverage experiences. - **Art Installations:** Art installations, like Sydney's H20: Water Bar, are captivating audiences and creating immersive experiences. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Water bars that make social statements about water preservation appeal to environmentally conscious art lovers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of water bars to create unique experiences and attract Millennial consumers. - **Art:** Art industry professionals can explore the use of art installations, like Sydney's H20: Water Bar, to engage audiences and convey social messages. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can tap into the environmental consciousness trend by promoting water preservation and sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Water Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-shakeel.md) - [Artful Alkaline Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-thirsty.md) - [Hydrating Festival Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-hydration.md) - [Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-touch-of-colour-popup.md) - [Water-Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-water-of-life-eau-de-vie.md) - [Stylish Soda Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-world.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md) - [Floral Champagne Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perrier-jouet-house-of-wonder.md) - [Celestial Self-Help Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercury-retrograde-shelter.md)