# Silver Screen Illusion Shoots These Fabio Costi Photographs Will Have You Questioning Reality By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-26 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabio-costi-photographs References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/this-is-not-reflection.html) & [fabiocosti](http://www.fabiocosti.com/revisit.htm) In this elegant editorial paying homage to French surrealist René Magritte, the Fabio Costi photographs feature clothed models holding [faux mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue) or X-ray-like images. The series is called ‘Ceci N’est Pas Un Reflet,’ which literally translates to “This is not a reflection!” An inspection of the Fabio Costi photographs quickly reveals [nude body parts unveiled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) that oppose one’s initial assumption of each model’s sex. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surrealist Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating photographic art that subverts traditional expectations of reality. - **Gender Perception Disruption:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in challenging gender norms through visual representation. - **Illusionary Imagery:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing optical illusions to create captivating imagery. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in challenging traditional artistic conventions through surrealist photography techniques. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing optical illusions in fashion photography to create captivating and memorable campaigns. - **Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing surrealistic photography in advertising to create attention-grabbing and unique visual campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)