# Bedouin Pictorials Christian Vium's 'Nomad_Scapes' Photo Series Captures Mauritania's Desert By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-12 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-vium References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/NOMAD_SCAPES/635149) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/christianvium) The [Christian Vium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express) 'Nomad_Scapes' photo series captures the plight of the Islamic Muslims in Mauritania. These people are becoming more desperate due to the paradigm shift in their perspective of their [nomadic lifestyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection). Christian Vium says; "Today 85 percent live in and around the major cities, two thirds of them in the dusty labyrinths of the so-called kebe, [urban slum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-abu-dhabi), impoverished, marginalised and with no title to land or access to basic sanitation." Through these photographs, Christian Vium hopes to raise awareness to their situation and their forced problematic ways of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paradigm Shift in Nomadic Lifestyles:** Exploring alternative ways to support and empower nomadic communities in the face of urbanization and modernization. - **Raising Awareness Through Visual Storytelling:** Using photography and visual media to shed light on marginalized communities and their challenges. - **Access to Basic Necessities for Marginalized Communities:** Addressing the lack of sanitation and land ownership rights for urban slum dwellers and finding innovative solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Impact Photography:** Utilizing photography as a tool for social change and raising awareness about marginalized communities. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Developing sustainable urban solutions that prioritize the needs and well-being of marginalized communities. - **Community Empowerment and Advocacy:** Supporting nomadic communities in gaining access to basic necessities and advocating for their rights and recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Nestled Tent Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-studio.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Desert Guesthouse Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-x-studio-ko.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Nomadic Community-Themed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girjegumpi-the-smi-architecture-library.md) - [Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw2.md)