Broken-Down Photography

Arthur Drooker's 'American Ruins' Features Lost American Worlds

Arthur Drooker's 'American Ruins' has caused quite a commotion due to its haunted portrayal of the lost world of the Americas. His photography included pictures of war-torn buildings, prisons and mansions, all hosting a haunting appeal.

Arthur Drooker's 'American Ruins' series had been released in 2007, but his large format book will be released in the Fall of 2011, including more haunting and phenomenal pictures of the old lost worlds.

Implications - As consumers continue to recover from the economic downturn, public demand for surrealistic imagery is at an all-time high as they look for diversions from their financial predicaments. Surrealistic imagery serves as a great distraction as it provides viewers with an escapist experience. Corporations looking to satiate consumer desire for distractions may consider incorporating surrealistic imagery into their product lines as design elements.

Surrealistic Imagery
Opportunity for businesses to incorporate surrealistic imagery into their product lines as design elements to satisfy consumer desire for distractions.
Haunted Portrayal
Opportunity to explore and create haunting and surrealistic imagery that captures the fascination with lost worlds.
Recovery Diversions
Opportunity to provide consumers with diversions from their financial predicaments through surrealistic imagery, which is currently in high demand.

Who This Affects Most

Art and Photography
Artists and photographers can tap into the demand for surrealistic imagery inspired by the fascination with lost worlds and haunted portrayal.
Consumer Products
Consumer product companies can incorporate surrealistic imagery into their designs to offer consumers an escapist experience and fulfill the demand for diversions.
Publishing
Publishing industry can explore the opportunity of releasing books featuring haunting and surrealistic imagery to cater to public interest.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 86%
Activity 60%
Freshness 8%

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