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# Secret Wall Art
Keep Your Eyes Peeled and Your Art Work Handy

By Cognito | Published 2007-05-23 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-wall-art-keep-your-eyes-peeled-and-your-art-work-handy
References: [digg](http://digg.com/design/Secret_Wall_Tattoos_3) & [secretwalltattoos](http://www.secretwalltattoos.com/)

Very cool! People are adding their own personal flair to [hotel room art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claridges-hotel). Hidden behind the boring artwork may be a plethora of self expression. The next time your in a hotel room take the time to look behind the dismal artwork hanging on the walls. You may find history in the making!

**Implications** - Although it can be seen as [vandalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti), some sneaky people are taking to creating [hidden art in hotel rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobu-hotel-los-cabos). The concept seems pretty cool, but it can definitely lead to trouble. The featured image shows an artistic drawing that was hidden behind a painting. Secret Wall Tattoos is a website that showcases all kinds of art that has been hidden in different hotel rooms.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Hidden Artwork:** Opportunity for hotels or rental services to offer guests an option to customize their rooms beyond the standard decor.
- **Interactive Hospitality:** Hotels could offer guests a scavenger hunt experience to find hidden artwork in their rooms as a unique way to engage guests.
- **Underground Art Scene:** Emerging market for artists to create and sell hidden artwork installations in hotels and other rental spaces.

### Where This Applies

- **Hospitality:** Hotels and rental services can leverage the hidden artwork trend to create more personalized and memorable experiences for their guests.
- **Art:** Artists and art dealers can tap into the trend by creating and selling hidden artwork installations in various rental spaces.
- **Travel:** Travel and tourism companies can promote the hidden artwork trend as a unique and fun way to explore different hotel rooms and rental properties.

## Related on Trend Hunter

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- [AI-Generated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generative-ai-art.md)
- [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md)
- [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md)
