# Fashionably Fragmented Collages These Kathrin Kuhn Artworks Reference Retro Glamour By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathrin-kuhn References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/kathrin-kuhn-collage-art/) & [trendland](http://trendland.com) These beautifully collaged art works by Kathrin Kuhn are constructed out of various image fragments. These cut-out piece are fused together to create the visually vivid compositions. Displaying an incredible amount of detail, this gorgeous portrait series depicts dreamy and surrealist inspired interiors that are inhabited by a slew of fashionably dressed subjects. The talented artist moulds her compositions using a variety of cut-out images that range from a collection of compiled facial features to unique furnishings and [vibrant wallpaper patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors). Kathrin Kuhn's colorful final products are a nod to retro glamour that is referenced through the artist's subjects' [vintage wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and interior design details. This decorative portrait series plays with a viewer's perception, stunning one with its hidden and incredibly [intricate details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collage Art:** The rise of collage art presents an opportunity for artists to create visually vivid and intricate compositions using various image fragments. - **Retro Revival:** The resurgence of retro glamour creates opportunities for artists to incorporate vintage elements into their works, such as fashion and interior design. - **Hidden Details:** The appreciation of intricate and hidden details in art provides opportunities for artists to create stunning and surprising works that reward close observation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can leverage the trend of collage art and the appreciation of hidden details to create new and exciting works that capture the public's imagination. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate vintage elements into their designs to capitalize on the retro revival trend, reflecting customers' appreciation for the past. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can also leverage the retro revival trend to incorporate vintage styles in new and exciting ways, creating unique and personalized spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Identity-Exploring Artful Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md)