# Sketched Travel Columns Christoph Niemann Illustrates His 72 Hours in Venice for the Biennale By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-hours-in-venice References: [niemann.blogs.nytimes](http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/02/72-hours-in-venice/) & [christophniemann](http://www.christophniemann.com/) In his June 2 column for The New York Times Magazine, artist Christoph Niemann chose to illustrate his 72 hours in Venice for the Biennale. In place of photos, lengthy descriptions or video, Niemann illustrated scenes from his trip and added a time stamp, location and a brief description of what went on. This quick snapshot gives viewers an intimate glimpse into Christoph Niemann's three-day trip to Venice in an easy-to-digest, highly visual manner. The illustrations take readers to spots like Piazza San Marco, a [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-and-family-collection) near Niemann's hotel, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Sculpture Garden, the [Instituto Veneto di Scienze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infonavit) and the Ponte del Sepolcro. Christoph Niemann's illustrated 72 hours in Venice is a minimalist yet exceptionally expressive way to experience the beauty of Italy and the Biennale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visual Travel Documentation:** Opportunity for businesses to create visual travel guides or platforms that showcase destinations through illustrations. - **Minimalist Expression:** Potential for businesses to offer minimalist design services or products that convey a powerful message using simple visuals. - **Intimate Glimpses:** Opportunity for businesses to develop personalized travel experiences that offer customers unique and intimate glimpses into destinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative travel experiences that prioritize visual documentation and personalized moments. - **Design and Illustration:** Opportunity to disrupt the design industry by offering minimalist design services or products that prioritize powerful expression. - **Digital Platforms:** Opportunity for digital platforms to showcase travel destinations using illustrations, providing viewers with a more intimate and visually engaging experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wooden-figures.md) - [Intricate Site-Specific Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea.md)