# Apocalyptic Metropolises Andreas Shabelnikov Depicts the End of It All By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-shabelnikov References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/digital-apocalypse-7-scenes) & [andreasworks](http://www.andreasworks.com/) Though quite dark, these Andreas Shabelnikov images are still hard to look away from. The talented artist has depicted the [end of the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia) in the worst possible scenarios. Whether it's a [new ice age](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect) over New York City or a [volcanic explosion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) in front of the Eiffel Tower, these scenarios prove that Shabelnikov has a scary imagination when it comes to the apocalypse Andreas Shabelnikov may not have you looking forward to 2012, but his work is still impressive and striking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apocalyptic Art:** Opportunity for artists to create dystopian and apocalyptic artwork that captivates viewers ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new themes and mediums to depict apocalyptic scenarios - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for filmmakers and writers to create apocalyptic stories and movies that resonate with audiences - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Opportunity for designers to create apocalyptic-inspired clothing and merchandise for a niche market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md)