# Politically-Charged Abstract Art Artist Ayman Baalbaki Renders a Torn City into Beauty By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayman-baalbaki References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/gallery/travel/beiruts-new-movers-and-shakers/17052058/1#34632) & [radisnoir](http://www.radisnoir.com/ayman/site.html) As Lebanon continuously copes and reinvents itself from war, political unrest and social chaos, artist Ayman Baalbaki saw the beauty in its disruption and has made a name for himself with his phenomenal abstract paintings. The capital city, Beirut, decorates its skyline with abandoned buildings that were once the epicenter of this busy city. However, what Ayman Baalbaki means to portray is the beauty that still lies deep within Beirut. Regardless of the decades of struggle and turmoil, this Lebanese artist is not afraid to mix the old with the new in hopes for a better future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Political Art:** Exploring how art can communicate political messages and provoke social change. - **Abstract Expressionism:** Creating art that explores emotions and ideas through non-representational forms. - **Urban Renewal:** Revitalizing urban spaces through artistic interventions and creative approaches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to use their work to engage with political and social issues. - **Urban Development:** Incorporating artistic strategies into urban planning and redevelopment projects. - **Tourism:** Promoting cultural tourism by showcasing cities' artistic and historical heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Student Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebanese-students-design-in-conflict.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md)