# Public Aquatic Art The Banpo Bridge Waterfall in Seoul By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfalls-as-urban-art-ii-the-south-korea-waterfalls-kick-nycs-installatio References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5067735/seouls-banpo-bridge-turns-into-gigantic-fountain-puts-nycs-waterfalls-to-shame) The [waterfalls that were installed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion) in The Banpo River in Seoul South Korea really kick ass. They certainly kick the behind of the lousy, fugly waterfall built recently under the historic and beautiful Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The 10,000 nozzle fountains built several feet apart on both sides of the [Banpo bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge) spurt out jets of water that periodically change color, turning the installation into a really attractive [water rainbow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery). The installation pumps out 190 tons of water per minute, sourced from the Banpo River below so that no potable water is wasted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Water Features:** The installation of interactive and visually appealing water features is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tourism and entertainment industry. - **Sustainable Water Usage:** The emphasis on using non-potable water sources for large-scale water installations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the water management and conservation industry. - **Urban Beautification:** The implementation of aesthetically pleasing installations like the Banpo Bridge waterfalls presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the urban planning and design industry. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism and Entertainment:** The installation of interactive water features can attract more visitors and enhance the overall experience in theme parks, resorts, and public spaces. - **Water Management and Conservation:** The focus on using sustainable water sources for large-scale water installations can drive innovation in water recycling technologies and efficient water usage practices. - **Urban Planning and Design:** The incorporation of visually appealing installations for urban beautification can revitalize public spaces, improve aesthetics, and enhance the overall livability of cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Public London Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-1.md) - [Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vondel-fountain.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Cultural Waterfront Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfall-festival.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Kinetic Waterfront Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md) - [Peace-Inspired Waterfall Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md)