# Nude Museum Portraits Swiss Photographer Vicky Althaus Captures Man like Animals By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicky-althaus References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/01/14/vicky-althaus-nude-photos/) & [vickyalthaus.tumblr](http://vickyalthaus.tumblr.com/) Humans are the only creatures on earth that feel the need to cover themselves up so as to not take on the world naked like their fellow mammals; yet Vicky Althaus explores what it would be like if people were not ashamed of their [naked forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela). Vicky Althaus has conducted a photo session in a [natural history museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore). Her subject poses alongside bears, stags and birds in nothing more than her birthday suit. Hailing from Switzerland and based in Budapest, Hungary, Vicky Althaus might have engaged in a risky primal photo project, but it is also very eye-opening. Beautiful Decay notes, "Offering very little titillation, the model’s nudity mirrors the animals, though the interaction appears off-putting, enhanced by the dimly lit room and drab staging." She is as unnatural as the [stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection) are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nude Art Photography:** Explore the growing trend of photographers using nudity as a means of artistic expression. - **Human-animal Interaction:** Examine the trend of exploring the relationship between humans and animals in a creative and thought-provoking manner. - **Disruptive Art Installations:** Discover the trend of using unconventional settings and subject matter to challenge societal norms and provoke discussion in the art world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Artists and photographers can leverage this trend to create captivating and boundary-pushing works that resonate with viewers. - **Museums and Galleries:** Museums and galleries can embrace this trend by curating exhibitions that push the boundaries of traditional art and provoke conversations. - **Social Commentary Art:** Artists and activists can utilize disruptive art installations to shed light on social and cultural issues, sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Provocative Fall Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borntostandout-fall-2024.md)