# Apocalyptic City Collages Michal Zak Depicts Fallen Cities in 'The End of Eternity' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michal-zak References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/michal-zak-end-of-eternity-06-16-2014/) & [michalzak.net](http://www.michalzak.net/) Michal Zak has depicted what the [end of the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia) could look like in various cities around the world with a collection titled 'The End of Eternity.' In sum, the potential destruction looks pretty grim. The artist has outlined cities such as Brussels, Berlin and Tokyo, with specific well-known monuments so that viewers are able to quickly recognize the destroyed areas. Each design is also very photo-realistic, adding to the eerie nature when viewing the work. The thought that these events could actually happen is a terrifying prospect, but Michal Zak has shown these cities in such a real light that it's hard not to imagine the possibility. Hopefully, however, the art simply remains a testament to what should be avoided in the future. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/michal-zak-end-of-eternity-06-16-2014/), [michalzak.net](http://www.michalzak.net/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apocalyptic City Collages:** Opportunity for artists to explore and depict the potential destruction of cities in a photo-realistic and eerie way. - **Recognizable Monuments in Urban Destruction:** Potential for artists to highlight the destruction of well-known monuments in major cities, creating a strong impact on viewers and demonstrating the fragility of civilization. - **Imagining the Future Through Art:** Artists can use their work to provoke thoughts and discussions about the possibility of apocalyptic events happening in the future, encouraging society to take steps to prevent such scenarios. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to explore new techniques and mediums in order to capture the apocalyptic nature of cities. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for cities to use apocalyptic city collages as a unique and thought-provoking marketing tool, attracting visitors who are interested in exploring the darker side of urban landscapes. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architects and urban planners to consider the potential vulnerabilities and risks that cities face in order to create more resilient and sustainable urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md)