# Surreal Photographic Collages Philipp Igumnov Creates Weird Retro Realities By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philipp-igumnov References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/10/05/philipp-igumnovs-surreal-collages/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodcum/) Art offers people the opportunity to explore and indulge in impossible possibilities, which is best exemplified by Philipp Igumnov's work. Through his clever [photographic collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji), Philipp Igumnov creates [surreal situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) that boggle the mind and leave his viewers wondering, "What if?" At times hilarious and other times simply eccentric, his work shows the possibilities art gives a mind to construct its own realities. Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Philipp Igumnov is a 21 year-old designer, although his work would suggest that he were much older. He clearly holds a fascination with [retro images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii), references and posters. The vintage vibe present in the majority of Philipp Igumnov's work shows that young artists are looking to the past for inspiration as much as (and maybe even more than) they are looking to the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Art:** Artists like Philipp Igumnov are exploring the possibilities of creating surreal situations and collages using retro images and references. - **Constructing Realities:** Igumnov's work highlights the power of art to allow viewers to construct their own realities through clever photographic collages. - **Exploring Impossibilities:** Through his work, Igumnov invites viewers to indulge in impossible possibilities and challenge their perceptions. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** This trend presents opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with combining past and present elements in their work. - **Media and Advertising:** Brands can leverage the retro-inspired aesthetic to create visually striking advertisements or campaigns that resonate with their audience. - **Film and Entertainment:** The trend of constructing surreal situations and exploring impossible possibilities can inspire filmmakers to create innovative and thought-provoking narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md)