# Apocalyptic Artwork Captures Apocalypse in Art Portrays Doomed Buildings By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apocalypse-in-art References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/apocalypse-in-art-architecture-vitaliy-and-elena-vasilieva-07-29-2014/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/tasioev) Apocalypse in Art is a series by the photographing duo Vitaliy and Elena Vasilieva. The images show various popular buildings on the edges of cliffs or stuck in a desert landscape. Each image is done in black and white, which adds to the disastrous atmosphere of the artwork. The buildings depicted in the scenes are actually famous museums found all around the world, including the Guggenheim from New York. The images make one think about the future of the planet, and whether or not most pieces of architecture found today will eventually be nothing more than piles of brick and metal. This is what Apocalypse in Art is all about: making people think about the consequences of actions we take today. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/apocalypse-in-art-architecture-vitaliy-and-elena-vasilieva-07-29-2014/), [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/tasioev) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apocalyptic Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore and depict the consequences of societal actions through apocalyptic-themed artwork. - **Disastrous Atmosphere:** Potential for creating immersive experiences or themed environments that evoke a sense of impending doom and raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Future Consequences:** Opportunity for architects and urban planners to incorporate sustainable design principles and mitigate future apocalyptic scenarios. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can leverage apocalyptic motifs to create impactful and thought-provoking artwork that highlights social and environmental issues. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industries can incorporate apocalyptic themes into movies, TV shows, and video games to engage audiences and prompt discussions on sustainability. - **Architecture:** Architects can utilize apocalyptic scenarios as inspiration to design resilient buildings and cities that account for potential future disasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.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) - [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) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md)