# Secret Urban Wildernesses 'Teach Me to Disappear' Documents Life in an Abandoned Zoo By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teach-me-to-disappear References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/a-secret-wilderness-in-detroit.html) & [cascoprojects.org](http://www.cascoprojects.org/) 'Teach Me to Disappear' shows that life still thrives amongst the crumbling remains of what once was. Put together by artists Paul Elliman and Nicole Macdonald, this series documents the [plant life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pulses) that has overtaken the [abandoned Bell Isle Zoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-dessarzin-jungle-sanctuary) of Detroit. 'Teach Me to Disappear' project features a collection of [video and audio recordings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) of the happenings with this secret wilderness. Installed at the Casco in Utrecht, it "sets out to become a field trip camp from where a new urban language can be experienced," according to their website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Space Reclamation:** Opportunity to repurpose abandoned spaces into thriving urban wilderness areas. - **Nature Integration in Urban Environments:** Potential for creating more green spaces within cities to connect humans with nature. - **Alternative Urban Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing unique tourism or recreational activities in abandoned spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate Development:** Opportunity to transform abandoned properties into unique urban wilderness destinations. - **Tourism:** Potential for offering guided tours or immersive experiences in abandoned urban wildernesses. - **Landscape Design:** Opportunity to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban green spaces within abandoned areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp.md) - [AI Sound Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-sound-piece.md) - [Immersive Garden Bar Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-first-botanical-garden.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Dynamic Public Artwork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-to-be-wild-1.md)