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# Tinker Photography - Artist Jan Von Hollben's ‘Lateral Thinking
Ideas for the Fu

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-06-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lateral-thinking-ideas-for-the-future
References: [janvonholleben](http://www.janvonholleben.com/?page_id=2498)

Artist Jan Von Hollben’s ‘Lateral Thinking - Ideas for the Future’ [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) is fresh off the press and a fresh take on art. Hollen was sent an invitation to check out the facilities of the science-park located in Adlershof, Berlin and this series is what resulted.

While those of you that are a part of the scientific community may struggle to see the science behind ‘Lateral Thinking - Ideas for the Future,’ those in the [art world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) aren’t finding it difficult to love this [playful series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Playful Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the fusion of art and playfulness to create unique and engaging experiences.
- **Science-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and scientific concepts to create thought-provoking and visually captivating works.
- **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists and scientists to push the boundaries of creativity and knowledge.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional approaches and mediums within the art industry to attract new audiences and create memorable experiences.
- **Science and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage artists to explore scientific themes and concepts, opening up new avenues for creative expression and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- **Education and Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate art into educational and research institutions to stimulate creativity, foster interdisciplinary thinking, and spark innovation.

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