# Exposé Prison Photography Thomas Martin Captures Life in a Burundi Jail By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burundi-jail References: [vice](http://www.vice.com/read/inside-the-walls-of-hell-thomas-martin) & [martinandmartin.eu](http://www.martinandmartin.eu/index.html) Photographer Thomas Martin has captured glimpses of life inside a Burundi jail. Once an arbitrary prisoner of a Congolese prison himself, Martin felt compelled to relay the stories of those who remain wrongfully accused or illegally detained. The [photography exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning) reveals untold injustice. Children under fifteen years of age have been confined in the absence of a [juvenile justice system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail), and babies have even been born within the walls of the facility. According to the Governor of the Burundi jail, a lack of food has resulted in rioting, an inescapable reality for the children. The moments now frozen in time by Martin illustrate the power of [photography exposés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), a remarkably expressive medium that, at times, is the most powerful of all art forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photography Exposés:** Opportunity to raise awareness of social injustices and spark change through powerful visual storytelling. - **Juvenile Justice Reform:** Potential for innovation in developing a fair and effective system for young offenders. - **Art as Activism:** Disruptive potential of using art to shed light on social issues and inspire action. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Incorporating documentary photography into marketing campaigns and social advocacy initiatives. - **Justice and Legal Services:** Developing new approaches to juvenile justice and prison reform to ensure fair treatment and rehabilitation. - **Arts and Culture:** Exploring the intersection of art, activism, and social justice through partnerships and exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Three-Part Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md)