# Skyscraping Product Photography The Alain Delorme 'Totems' Display is Truly Overwhelming By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alain-delorme-totems References: [alaindelorme](http://alaindelorme.com/?p=works&ga=totem) & [mutualart](http://www.mutualart.com/Events/Exhibitions/Alain-Delorme--Totems/2D9EAAC6DB1C53D9#Info) The Alain Delorme 'Totems' exhibit in Paris, France is a display of [vivid imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) and underlying social commentary. The slightly unsettling images of Alain Delorme's 'Totems' is actually a representation of "migrants' pressures" in other countries. The Alain Delorme 'Totems' exhibit presents the "increasing fetish with objects" within the series, providing an interesting outlook towards consumerism. **Implications** - Art is the Trojan horse of social commentary because it covertly (or overtly) informs viewers while simultaneously amusing or impressing them. With that in mind, creations like these Alain Delorme artworks represent the power of creative imagery in order to communicate what is an otherwise unremarkable point to audiences that might not otherwise be receptive to influence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Imagery for Social Commentary:** Alain Delorme's 'Totems' exhibit highlights the power of creative imagery for social commentary. - **Increased Fetish for Consumerism:** The Alain Delorme 'Totems' exhibit sheds light on the trend of increased fetish for consumerism within its series. - **Migrant Pressures Representation:** The Alain Delorme 'Totems' exhibit represents the migrant pressures of other countries, emphasizing the trend of migration in today's world. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Art and sculpture industries can use creative visuals to create social commentary, similar to the Alain Delorme exhibit. - **Consumer Goods:** The Alain Delorme exhibit highlights the trend of increased fetish for consumerism and provides an opportunity for consumer goods industries to reflect on their marketing strategies. - **Migration Services:** The Alain Delorme exhibit provides an opportunity for migration service industries to reflect on the current migrant pressures in the world and how to better support those affected. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md)