Tribute is being paid to dilapidated structures and locations
Implications - Consumer culture has become more polarized, with emphasis placed on the run-down and less fortunate. In particular, artists are documenting images of abandonment by seeking out desolate locations, structures and people, insinuating a societal need to withdraw from material possessions, extravagant lifestyles and the shiny and new.
Trend Themes
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Abandoned Places Photography — There is a growing trend of photographers taking pictures of abandoned places, from shopping malls to psych wards, which evoke sense of sadness and nostalgia.
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Exploring the Beauty in Dilapidation — A trend in consumers moving away from material possessions and the shiny and new is resulting in emphasis placed on the run-down and less fortunate, with artists, photographers, and designers creating work that focuses on the beauty of abandoned structures and locations.
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Humanizing Abandoned Buildings — There is a trend in creating artwork that adds a human face to urban portraits in abandoned places photography, featuring expressive human models that add spice to the mix.
Industry Implications
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Photography and Art — These industries have seen a rise in demand for photographers and artists that capture the beauty in dilapidation and evoke feelings of nostalgia in consumers.
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Design — Designers are exploring how to repurpose and reimagine abandoned structures, highlighting sustainability trends and pushing boundaries in terms of unconventional designs.
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Urban Planning — Exploring the beauty in abandoned structures is opening up opportunities for urban planners to rethink spaces that may have been neglected in the past.
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Date Range:
Dec 09 — Jun 10
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