# Artistic Landmark Facades 'Facade' by Han Sungpil Changes the Exterior of Famous Monuments By Erin Fox | Published 2015-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/han-sungpil References: [khooll](http://khooll.com/post/111090172537/facade-han-sungpil) & [hansungpil](http://www.hansungpil.com/) 'Facade' by Han Sungpil uses artificially enhanced photographs to cover historical landmarks. When landmarks such as palaces and cathedrals begin to fall apart, there is a need to recreate the landmark's image for tourists. His artwork creatively amalgamates art, history and tourism. Instead of viewing [steel scalpels climbing alongside the edges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees) of beautifully crafted buildings, Han Sungpil covers them with [draping pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) of what once existed. The artist even goes as far as to put his own spin on the image. On some buildings he distorts the facade, while others he paints in a meaningful mundane way. The artist is renowned for his work, as it expands throughout [tourist destinations worldwide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art). Facade by Han Sungpil can be seen in Rome, Berlin and Paris to name a few. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enhanced Landmark Imagery:** The use of artificially enhanced photographs to cover historical landmarks creates opportunities for immersive and visually stunning experiences for tourists. - **Creative Amalgamation of Art and History:** Artists like Han Sungpil can explore the fusion of art, history, and tourism to create unique and thought-provoking installations that captivate audiences. - **Revitalizing Landmark Preservation:** The need to recreate the image of deteriorating landmarks presents opportunities for innovative approaches to preserve their historical significance and attract visitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage enhanced landmark imagery and creative amalgamation of art and history to enhance visitor experiences and drive tourism growth. - **Art:** Art industry professionals can explore the use of artificially enhanced photographs and innovative approaches in revitalizing landmark preservation for artistic expression and cultural significance. - **Heritage Preservation:** The heritage preservation industry can embrace the fusion of art and history to engage people in the preservation of deteriorating landmarks and promote their historical and cultural value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md)