# Eerie Asylum Photography These Images Feature Multiple Abandoned Mental Asylums in Italy By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asylum-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/18/abandoned-mental-asylums-in-italy/) & [thw.photography](http://thw.photography/) Austrian photographer Thomas Windisch captured this asylum photography series that features multiple abandoned asylums in Italy. The series presents an eerie theme that intertwines sadness and desertion. While these discerning emotions are the first feelings that are conjured, there is also another perspective that the photographer is trying to address. The locations he captures have all been abandoned since 1978 and evoke a feeling of curiosity along with hidden secrets and mysterious themes. This asylum photography series is a clever way to aid people in connecting with their emotions while exploring the deeper meaning of certain events. While the [image series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) will not have much meaning for some, it is sure to inspiring hidden emotions in others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Asylum Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture the haunting beauty of abandoned mental asylums and evoke emotions in viewers. - **Exploring Hidden Secrets:** A growing interest in discovering and unraveling the mysteries of abandoned locations, encouraging urban explorers and adventure seekers. - **Emotional Connection Through Photography:** Utilizing photography as a means to connect with emotions and provoke thought on the deeper meaning of events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in abandoned spaces can capitalize on the growing demand for capturing the eerie beauty of abandoned asylums. - **Urban Exploration:** The rise of urban exploration as a recreational activity presents opportunities for tour companies and event organizers to provide guided experiences in abandoned asylums. - **Art Therapy:** Art therapists can incorporate abandoned asylum photography as a way to help individuals explore and process their emotions in a therapeutic setting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Speculative Shelter Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asympta.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)