# Artistic Monument Postcards Landmarks Dressed Up by Artist Markus Georg By TrendHead | Published 2009-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-monument-post-cards-sightseeing-dressed-up-by-artist-markus-georg References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/04/30/the-power-of-images/) & [markusgeorg](http://www.markusgeorg.com/) The Berlin-based artist Markus Georg has made a whole series of [postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress) with artistic versions of [famous monuments and sightseeing attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-collection). In the gallery above, you can spot his versions of Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower and the Matterhorn. These powerful images are best viewed from a distance or while squinting your eyes. Marcus Georg also did a recreation of 9/11 using black bin liners and orange paint. Very inventive indeed. **Implications** - These crafty cards would be the perfect present for art lovers or travel fiends alike. They will definitely bring some magic into the mailboxes of your friends and family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Monument Postcards:** Creating artistic versions of famous landmarks and attractions on postcards to add a touch of magic to the traditional souvenir. - **Reimagined Landmarks:** Transforming well-known landmarks and sightseeing attractions into artistic representations to offer a unique perspective and enhance visual appeal. - **Inventive Artistic Recreation:** Using unconventional materials and techniques to recreate famous events and landmarks for artistic expression and creative storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of creating artistic versions of famous landmarks and attractions to offer unique products and experiences for consumers. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of reimagining landmarks and attractions to create innovative souvenirs and attractions that attract and engage visitors. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can explore the trend of inventive artistic recreation to create immersive, thought-provoking experiences and installations that captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Iconic Bag-Inspired Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md)