# Surreal Vintage Collages The Wallace Berman 'Speaking in Tongues' Exhibit is a Work of Art By Taylor Keefe | Published 2011-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallace-berman-speaking-in-tongues References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/speaking-in-tongues-wallace-berman-and-robert-heinecken-the-armory-center-for-the-arts) & [beatmuseum.org](http://www.beatmuseum.org/berman/wallaceberman.html) Featured in the Getty Center's 'Pacific Standard Time' [collaborative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition), the Wallace Berman 'Speaking in Tongues' exhibit showcases the Californian artist's influential work from the 1960s and 1970s. The Wallace Berman 'Speaking in Tongues' exhibit is a collection of [photographic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) from the acclaimed artist; considered by many to be the "father" of assemblage art. Berman's innovative style was accomplished by taking photocopies of images from magazines and newspapers, compiling the images into a collage, and occasionally combining them with acrylic paint. This style became very popular on the West Coast, and was dubbed "Verifax collaging." By taking random images and giving them a new context, Berman transforms the photographs into something truly unique, with a completely different feel that evokes nostalgia and adds beauty to the art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Vintage Collages:** Opportunity for artists to explore new ways of combining images and transforming them into unique and nostalgic artworks. - **Assemblage Art:** Potential for artists to experiment with combining different materials and mediums to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces. - **Verifax Collaging:** Chance for artists to utilize photocopies and acrylic paint to create visually stunning and visually intriguing collages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists have the potential to disrupt traditional art forms and create new genres through the use of surreal vintage collages and assemblage art. - **Publishing:** Publishers could explore incorporating Verifax collages into book covers or editorial layouts to create visually captivating and unique designs. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the surreal vintage collages and incorporate similar juxtapositions and nostalgic elements into their designs, creating unique and captivating collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/institute-of-infinite-curiosity.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md)