The depictions of violence collected for this cluster are sure to shock anyone. The many ways that violence can be portrayed are amazing to me.
From revealing the realistic brutally of violence to glamorizing and glorifying hurtful behavior and weapons, violence clearly leaves quite an impression on our minds, and these depictions of violence will surely do just that.
Implications - When applied to the world of advertising, violence is a powerfully provocative aesthetic. Ads that suggest conflict and turmoil are eerily effective when it comes to generating consumer interest. Although this can at times lead to shocking and uncomfortable marketing efforts, companies which are struggling to get their ads noticed should take note of this realization.
53 Depictions of Violence
From Vividly Violent Portraits to Disturbing Nollywood Photos:
Luisa Amanda Gomes — Apr 22, 2010 — Social Good
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Racy Horror Shoots
Lady Gaga is a Naked Vamp in Out Magazine
50
Dolce & Gabbana Gets Overly Sexual in New Controversial Ads
49
Bad Girl Playground Fashion
The Forum Fall Winter 2010 Campaign with Lara Stone Sizzles
48
Disturbing Nollywood Photos
Pieter Hugo Captures the Reality of the Nigeria's Films
47
Aggressive Advertising
Triton Goes Psycho Killer for their Spring 2010 Ad Campaign
46
Violent Advertising
Amnesty International Furious at Dolce & Gabbana Ad
45
Shockvertising
Does It Work? Jury Still Out
44
Glamorized Editorial Violence
Vogue Hommes Int'l Gets into Shocktography With Lara St
43
Banned Shockvertisements
Overly-Morbid Print Ads
42
Barbie Torturetography
Is This a New All-American Pastime?
41
Torture Games
Online Video Games Getting More Violent
40
Explosive Body Art
Tattoos Inked With A Bang
39
Violent & Offensive Video Games
'Rapelay' Removed From Amazon After Public Objects
38
Glamorizing Violence
Obscure Roller Derbies Taking Off in UK
37
Porcelain War
Charles Krafft Disasterware
36
Kid Soldier Photo Shoots
Steve McCurry's Child Combatants Will Break Your Heart
35
Vividly Violent Portraits
The Explicit Grant Schexnider Paintings
34
Gruesome Shockvertising
A Texting While Driving PSA Shows Horrific Realism
33
Hitting With Words
Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse
32
Offensive LEGO Figures
Shocking Toy Terrorists and Nazis
31
Anti-Terrorist Fashion
The First Ever Pakistan Fashion Week Defies Politics
30
Women Attacking Men
Seth Rogen Gets Screwed by a Beautiful Model for Arena
29
Self-Hurting Editorials
A Dazed & Confused Nicolas Rippol Strangles Himself
28
Gangster School Supplies
Gun-Shaped Rulers Bring Unnecessary Violence to Classrooms
27
Controversial Handbags
James Piatt's Machine Gun and Brass Knuckle Bags
26
Powerful PSAs
Smoking is Murder
25
Painful Fashion Ads
Tyson Ballou Gets Stepped On for FCUK S/S '09 Campaign
24
Chocolate Pistols
'2Sweet2Kill' by Yvonne Lee Schultz Shows Kids Playing With Edible Toys
23
Gun-Inspired Shoes
Violent Footwear Featuring Ammunition and Pistol Shapes
22
Domestic Violence Ads
City of Hope
21
Knife-Wielding Fashion Spreads
Badass Bijou Phillips Scowls in DT Magazine
20
Passionate War Editorials
‘Make Love Not War' for Italian Vogue
19
Beautified Weapon Art
The ‘Moments of War' by Mariusz Kozik is Disturbing but Beautifu
18
Fashion Slave Editorials
'Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down' in Fantasticsmag
17
Brutal Advertising
Fear Net Twisted & Scary Ads
16
Assault Rifle Crosses
The Military-Minded China Collection by Ena Macana
15
Upcycled Weapon Necklaces
B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project
14
Porcelain Hooligans
Barnaby Barford Depicts Children Performing Chilling Acts of Violence
13
Decadent Art Videos
Tyler Shields Shows The Dirty & Sexy Sides of Glamour
12
Controversial Crystals
Domestic Violence Collection
11
Anti-Abuse Beauty Kits
City of Hope Women's Shelter 'It's Time You Spoke'
10
Gratuitous Violence
Ireland Bans Video Game for Being Gross
9
Gory Pinatas
Abel Saucedo's Macabre Sculptures Comment On Mexico Drug War
8
Controversial Anti Rape Posters
Telefono Donna Ad Causes Uproar
7
Black & White Play-Fighting
Models Playing Rough Nicely in "Echec & Mat" for The Amuser
6
Charcoal Domestic Violence
'Wrest' by John Pusateri Illustrates the Masculine and Feminine
5
Aggressive Building Blocks
Tomm Velthuis's Ratata is a Full-Sized Wooden Gun
4
Controversial Wood Carvings
Ben Turnbull Recreates the Horrors of War as Children's Toys
3
Handgun Hooks
Rakuten Creates Unfriendly Clothing and Accessory Hooks
2
Violent Appliques
Sinister “Bloodbath” Clothing Depicts Swords, Blood and Violence
1
Bullet Coat Hooks
Anderson Horta's Violent Design Makes Us Think As We Undress
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Muted Desires Chapter 5 “Shapes We Take” Capsule Explores Archetypes
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adidas x Thug Club Spring 2026 Collection Mixes Football and Streetwear
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Schiaparelli's Fetish Sunglasses Capsule Represents a Bold Evolution
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Design in West Africa: Unity in Multiplicity is on at Palais de Lomé
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Gucci Presents the Tiger as a Cinematic Collection Debut
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Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
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Analia Saban's Flowchart Exhibition Highlights Woven Paint and Carved Pieces
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