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# Censored Cardboard Cut-Outs
Von Brandis Creates Inappropriate Situations With White Board Outlines

By Ifeoma Amaechi | Published 2011-02-25 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cut-Out-Intimate-Moments
References: [weirdexistence](http://www.weirdexistence.com/censored-photos/?utm_source=avalanchers.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=avalanchers)

Artist Von Brandis uses explicit acts between a man and a woman that are commonly viewed as inappropriate in the public eye and turns it into a form of [creative art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) expressing the natural bond of mankind.

These Cut-Out Intimate Moments pieces by Von Brandis take away from the intimate bond between the two people and focuses the lens on the natural and normal act itself. Check out these works for yourselves in the featured gallery.

**Implications** - The featured images are an interesting example of [advertising that captures the attention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-billboards) of people, but businesses need to be careful about what they show in public because one wrong advertising move could land them in trouble. There is a thin line between [risque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/censored-truth) and going overboard and advertisers need to know which side their ad is sitting on.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Controversial Art:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with controversial artists to create attention-grabbing campaigns.
- **Risqué Marketing:** Opportunity for advertisers to push the limits of acceptable marketing while still staying within legal and ethical boundaries.
- **Attention-grabbing Advertising:** Opportunity to utilize shock value or controversial elements to capture the audience's attention and create buzz for a brand.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Advertising:** Opportunity to create edgy and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns with a controversial edge.
- **Art:** Opportunity for artists to push boundaries and create thought-provoking pieces that generate buzz and controversy.
- **Legal Services:** Opportunity for legal professionals to advise businesses on what is acceptable advertising and how to avoid crossing legal and ethical boundaries.

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