# Cartoon Exhibitions Pictopia Festival 2009 Celebrates Your Favourite Characters By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-led-exhibitions-pictopia-2009 References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/gallery/PICTOPIA) & [pictopia.festival.pictoplasma](http://pictopia.festival.pictoplasma.com/) First it was the awesome [Monster Inked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition) exhibition, and now this. The 2009 Pictopia Festival is upon us -- bring it on! For those not familiar with the unique Pictopia Festival, I'll briefly explain it is an [art show centered around character design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-of-tomorrow). It showcases artists' work from all over the world, which are exhibited in more than 30 galleries. This year it took place in Berlin. **Implications** - The festival is a great place for advertisers and marketers to gain inspiration and connect with new and emerging artists. The works that are showcased include statues, stuffed animals, paintings and digital work. The Pictopia Festival would definitely be an amazing event to go to, even if you're not looking for inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character Design Exhibitions:** The increasing popularity of character design exhibitions creates an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and for businesses to gain inspiration for marketing and advertising campaigns. - **Global Art Shows:** Artists from all over the world are showcasing their work in global art shows, providing opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. - **Digital Artistry:** Digital art is becoming a prominent medium in the art world, creating opportunities for innovation and exploration in this field. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** The Pictopia Festival provides marketers and advertisers with opportunities to connect with emerging artists and gain inspiration for visual campaigns. - **Fine Arts:** Global art shows like Pictopia Festival create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration in the fine arts industry. - **Technology:** The growing prominence of digital artistry creates opportunities for innovation and exploration for technology companies involved in graphics and creating digital art platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at.md) - [Universal Icon Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictograms-iconic-japanese-designs.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md)