# Work Space Photography Portraits Of Artists in Their Studios By Shawn Mortensen By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-space-photography-portraits-of-artists-studios-by-shawn-mortensen References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/20070/) & [shawnmortensen.org](http://www.shawnmortensen.org/index.htm) Shooting artists in their natural habitat can be a tricky and very ambiguous thing to set out to document. Artists tend to be weird and amazing creatures doing weird and amazing work, which is exactly why these portraits of famous artists in their studios photographed by Shawn Mortensen have turned out weird and amazing! In order of appearance, the portraits feature Yoyoi Kusama, Terry Richardson, Futura, Chris Johanson, G.P. Orridge, Neck Face, Balthus, Nico Dios and Spencer Sweeney. I love the crazy personality these pictures convey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artists' Studio Portraits:** Opportunity to create a photo series capturing the unique workspaces and personalities of artists. - **Documentary Photography:** Chance to explore and capture the behind-the-scenes lives of creative professionals through photography. - **Celebrity Studio Portraits:** Demand for intimate and candid photographs of famous artists in their workspaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in capturing the environments and personalities of artists in their studios. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to showcase their workspaces and creative process through photography, enhancing their brand and connecting with their audience. - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media outlets to feature exclusive and personal glimpses into the lives and workspaces of famous artists, attracting audience engagement and interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Based Residential Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-pachter.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Three-Part Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md)