# Artistic Globe Auctions The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Series is Designed by Celebrities By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conde-nast-traveler-2012-visionaries References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/09/celebrities-redesign-globe.html) & [charitybuzz](http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/condenasttraveler/catalog_items) The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Online Auction centers around [traditional globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-snow-globe). Yet these globes are far from traditional. They have been artistically revamped by celebrities in order for them to [raise money for their charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-drop-foundation) of choice. Showcasing the creativity of twelve actors, artists, models and more, this auction involves such famous names as Ai Weiwei, Hillary Clinton, Richard Branson, Michael Bloomberg and Christy Turlington Burns. Available for bidding on CharityBuzz.com, the globes in the Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Visionaries Online Auction are estimated to be worth $1000. Nevertheless, Olivia Wilde's creation is already fetching $1850. From feathers to tape and even a message from Branson reading "2013 is the [year of the Ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-ocean-day-pouch). I plan to listen to it everyday. Will you join me?," the globes are striking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Globe Revamp:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships with celebrities and artists to create unique and valuable art pieces. - **Online Charity Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform specifically designed for celebrities to auction off their customized items for charity. - **High-value Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace for high-end collectibles, facilitating the buying and selling of unique art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to connect artists, collectors, and buyers, enhancing the art trading experience. - **Digital Auction Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that revolutionizes the auction industry, providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for both buyers and sellers. - **Celebrity Philanthropy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer services that help celebrities leverage their influence for charitable causes, facilitating impactful and engaging collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Auction Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md) - [Philanthropic High-Value Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction.md) - [Curated Pop Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter.md) - [Icon-Led Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-icons.md) - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md) - [Artist-Interpreted Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptolemy-mann-x-rimowa-cabin-threshold.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md)