# Cloned Cabaret Star Captures This Strange Photo Series by Ruud Baan Focuses on a Cabaret Star By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-series References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/05/30/ruben-van-der-meer-ruud-baan/) & [ruudbaan](http://www.ruudbaan.com/) This peculiar photo series by Ruud Baan is centered around Dutch cabaret star Ruben Van Der Meer. Done entirely in whites and reds, this [strange, but fun photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) contains some rather unusual content. In some of these captures, the audience is exposed to multiple Ruben Van Der Meer figures. One of these odd-ball shots shows Van Der Meer cowering in the corner while another Van Der Meer bursts out from the wall, covered in white. Another of these funky shots shows a red track suit wearing Ruben embracing his [white paint-covered clone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela). A particularly strange shot from this collection features the white covered Van Der Meer in a [room filled with pictures of himself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness). This ghostly white man holds a bug-eyed capture out in front of this face. This wacky photo series is a lot of fun to look at and leads me to believe that Ruben Van Der Meer has a very big personality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Peculiar Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with strange and unconventional concepts in their work. - **Multiple Figures:** Potential for artists to explore the concept of multiple identities or personalities in their visual art. - **White and Red Aesthetic:** Chance for designers and marketers to incorporate a distinct color palette into their branding or visual campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photo studios or independent photographers to offer unique and quirky shoots in their portfolio. - **Visual Arts:** Opportunity for art galleries and museums to showcase exhibitions that challenge conventional ideas of identity and perception. - **Design and Marketing:** Potential for creative agencies and companies to leverage the bold white and red aesthetic to create eye-catching visuals for their products or campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)