# Apocalyptic Urban Dioramas (UPDATE) The City by Lori Nix Has Added Dilapidated Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-by-lori-nix References: [fastcocreate](http://www.fastcocreate.com/1682015/see-a-fantastical-post-apocalyptic-view-of-our-future-in-miniature) & [lorinix.net](http://www.lorinix.net/) The City by Lori Nix, first made headlines two years ago. A year [zombie-infested, end of the world plots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains) became hugely popular thanks to 'Zombieland' and 'The Walking Dead,' the realistic [post-apocalyptic diorama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect) hugely impressed hordes of people. Not the extensive miniature set boasts a broken down subway system, dilapidated library, [overgrown mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) and more. The Kansas-born artist states, "Our life as we know it is spinning wildly out of control and we may not be able to finance our way back to a healthy planet." This is the premise behind The City by Lori Nix. Although she doesn't ever specify how her fantasy world was destroyed, she doesn't stop her audience from coming up with their own theories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Post-apocalyptic Art:** There is an opportunity to create more art centered around a post-apocalyptic world, just like The City diorama by Lori Nix. - **Miniature Modeling:** There is room for innovation in the art of miniature modeling, perhaps with more realistic and intricate details being added. - **Doomsday Tourism:** The popularity of post-apocalyptic media may create a new market for doomsday tourism, with people wanting to visit themed locations like The City. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** There is a market for post-apocalyptic art and opportunities for innovation in miniature modeling. - **Entertainment and Media:** The popularity of post-apocalyptic media like Zombieland and The Walking Dead has the potential to create more doomsday-themed entertainment. - **Tourism and Travel:** The fascination with post-apocalyptic worlds may create a new market for doomsday tourism, with themed locations like The City. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Sustainable Futures Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-city.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)