# Vandalism Art Exhibits The Vhils Entropie Solo Show Finds Beauty in Destruction By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhils-entropie-solo-show References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/vhils-entropie-solo-show) & [magda-gallery](http://www.magda-gallery.com/) The Vhils Entropie Solo Show is a bold art exhibit exploring the Portuguese artist's [street art creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) along with a number of other [vandalized objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light). Entitled 'Vandalism as Creation Through Destruction,' this show aims to prove that the act of vandalism can be used to beautify instead of deface. Whether using building facades, furniture of structural elements as his canvas, the innovative artist experiments when creating his captivating work. Currently on display at [Galerie Magda Danysz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia) in Paris, the Vhils Entropie Solo Show features unique visuals that include intricately executed portraits resembling negative images. These bold art pieces are created with the use of custom cut stencils. The artist carves, chisels and destroys his canvases before using these newly created details as key elements in his memorable art pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vandalism Art:** Embracing vandalism as a form of art, where destruction is the beginning of a new creative process. - **Innovative Street Art:** Using a public space as a canvas to display creativity and artistic expression to revolutionize street art. - **Custom Cut Stencils:** Creating intricate designs with the use of custom cut stencils that are crucial in the creative process of creating art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Finding new and creative ways to revolutionize traditional art forms with innovative designs and techniques. - **Advertising:** Taking advantage of the unique and visually stunning qualities of street art to create eye-catching advertising campaigns. - **Architectural Design:** Diverse materials used in creating public spaces can entice the exploration of new ways to think about incorporating art onto facades, furniture and other structural elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Raw Metal Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-collection.md) - [Commemorative Parisian Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamel-mennour.md)