The Noah Abrams 'Skateistan' skateboard spread exposes a subculture unknown to most of the western world. I know I associate the country with images of a war zone and swirling tumbleweeds in the desert sand. Noah Abrams, however, has captured these amazing pictures to show the emerging skateboard culture in Afghanistan and give the world a glimpse beyond what we see in the news.
The Noah Abrams Skateistan spread features Afghani skateboarders in a series of locations around the country, which shows not only the beautiful scenery, but also local skateboarders doing their thing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Skateboarding Subcultures
- There is an opportunity to explore and document subcultures related to skateboarding in different regions around the world.
- Documentary Photography
- Documentary photographers can capture unique and lesser-known cultures to provide a different perspective and challenge stereotypes.
- Emerging Skateboard Culture
- The emergence of skateboard culture in unlikely places presents a unique opportunity for the skateboarding industry to expand and cater to new markets.
Sectors Adopting This
- Skateboarding
- The skateboarding industry can tap into unexplored markets and collaborate with local communities to promote the sport and its related products.
- Photography
- Photographers specializing in documentary photography can find new opportunities to capture unique and undiscovered subcultures.
- Tourism
- The travel and tourism industry can highlight unique skateboarding destinations to attract adventure-seeking tourists to offbeat locations.
