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# Eerie Macabre Albums
Wellcome Collection's Death Picture Album is a Photo Series to Die For

By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellcome-collection
References: [shop.gestalten](http://shop.gestalten.com/shopwindow/death.html)

No matter what part of the globe you live in, Death is a non-negotiable phenomenon that has been fascinating, scarring and inspiring human beings for hundreds of years, and the contents of Wellcome Collection's Death A Picture Album are surprisingly more enlightening than disturbing to look at.

Collecting works specifically chosen from death-obsessed print collector Richard Harris, Wellcome Collection's Death Picture Album features striking pieces of macabre artwork from many different locations.

Wellcome Collection divided its Death Picture Album into five major sections, which includes Contemplating Death, The Dance of Death, Violent Death, Eros & Thanatos and Commemoration in order to better explain what it calls "the epitome of terrible beauty...the end awaiting us all."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Macabre Art:** Artists and collectors are exploring the fascination with death and creating pieces that are both eerie and intriguing.
- **Death-themed Collections:** Museums and galleries are featuring collections centered around death and exploring how it has influenced art and culture.
- **Death Education:** Educational institutions are incorporating courses and programs that teach about death and its cultural significance, providing opportunities for learning and understanding.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art:** Artists and galleries can create pieces centered around the fascination with death and macabre themes, tapping into a growing interest in this area.
- **Museums:** Museums can curate collections that explore death and its cultural significance, drawing in audiences who are interested in this topic.
- **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate death education into their programs, providing unique learning opportunities and catering to the growing interest in this subject matter.

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