# Artistic Street Screenshots '9 Eyes' Turns Random Street View Shots into Modern Art By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-eyes References: [thefoxisblack](http://thefoxisblack.com/2010/11/15/9-eyes/) & [9eyes.tumblr](http://9eyes.tumblr.com/) Random arrests, sleeping superheroes and ponies can all be found on the new '9 Eyes' blog. This blog features random images from Google Street View that boast [surprising artistic value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art). Regardless, you don’t have to be a budding art major to enjoy '9 Eyes.' This site is filled with [random images from around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sseennapp) that convey an important message. '9 Eyes' is a reminder that even though the earth is [electronically connected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-web-journeys), it's still a big place with a lot of different people, places and things to see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Street View:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to explore the artistic potential of street view images and create unique artwork - **Crowdsourced Art:** The use of random images collected from Google Street View to create collaborative art projects, allowing people from different locations to contribute and connect - **Surprising Aesthetics:** Recognition of the unexpected beauty and artistic value found in everyday street view snapshots, encouraging a new perspective on visual aesthetics ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Incorporating street view images into artistic practices and exhibitions, showcasing the creativity and possibilities of technology in the art world - **Digital Media:** Integration of random street view images in multimedia projects, creating engaging and thought-provoking content for digital platforms - **Tourism and Travel:** Utilizing artistic street view shots to promote tourist destinations and highlight the unique aspects of different locations, attracting a diverse range of travelers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Powered Global Facts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofacts.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Image-To-Poetry Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-data-poets.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Daily Color Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyedropper.md)