# International Camouflage Art This New Liu Bolin Piece Features the Flags of the 193 United Nations By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-art References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/liu-bolin-united-nations-global-goals) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/liu-bolin-united-nations-global-goals-campaign-09-02-2015/) Renowned artist Liu Bolin is channeling his astounding talent to create camouflage art to the cause of global unity. Known as "The Invisible Man," Liu Bolin is internationally famed for his camouflage art, where he skillfully paints himself to blend into the background of various scenes. This time, Bolin's camouflage art is created in support of the [United Nations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future)' Global Goals initiative. In the piece, the artist stands against a collage of the 193 flags of the [UN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathieu-lehanneur-created) member nations. His body is painted in part of the flag patchwork so that he is indistinguishable against the background. Bolin says his goal in creating this particular work of camouflage art was to "make people think about the future of human beings." Photo Credits: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/liu-bolin-united-nations-global-goals), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/liu-bolin-united-nations-global-goals-campaign-09-02-2015/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Camouflage Art in Support of Global Unity:** Opportunity to incorporate camouflage art in branding and advertising campaigns for companies that support global unity. - **Art as an Advocacy Tool for Global Goals:** Artists can use their skills to create works that advocate for global goals, providing a new platform for creative activism. - **Invisible Man Concept:** Exploration of the invisible man concept beyond camouflage art into technology such as virtual reality gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to use their work to support a social cause and as a tool for activism and advocacy. - **Branding and Advertising:** Incorporation of camouflage art into branding and advertising campaigns for companies with a focus on social responsibility. - **Technology:** Incorporation of the invisible man concept in technology such as virtual reality gaming and augmented reality experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md)