# Anatomical Monkey Art 'Age of Anxiety' By Troels Carlsen Celebrates the Apes By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomical-monkey-art-age-of-anxiety-by-danish-artist-troels-carlsen-at-vol References: [kopenhagen.dk](http://www.kopenhagen.dk/interviews/interviews/interview_troels_carlsen/) & [ny.voltashow](http://ny.voltashow.com/5137.html) Danish artist, Troels Carlsen, recently exhibited a brilliantly interesting series of artworks under the title, *Age of Anxiety* at the VOLTA NY 09 [art fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) in New York City. The artworks revolve around themes of [anatomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu), social and biological heritage, Darwin and varieties of monkeys. The title of the exhibition, *Age of Anxiety*, refers to a book by W. H. Auden in which four people sitting in a bar in New York try to find their place in a changing world with [industrial and technological evolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore). The paranoia theme seems apt for our current situation with the financial crisis, global environmental issues, new power structures and the various collapses dominating this era. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anatomical Art:** There is a growing trend of artists incorporating anatomical elements into their artwork, creating unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Social and Biological Heritage:** Art that explores themes of social and biological heritage is gaining popularity, allowing viewers to reflect on their own place in the world. - **Paranoia and Anxiety:** The portrayal of anxiety and paranoia in art is resonating with audiences in an era dominated by global issues and uncertainty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can take inspiration from anatomical elements and themes of heritage to create innovative and impactful artwork. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** The exploration of anxiety and paranoia in art can spark discussions and innovations in the mental health industry. - **Technology and Innovation:** The use of industrial and technological evolution in art can inspire new ideas and advancements in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md)