# Architectural Mural Photography Damien Tachoires Lenses City Murals That Reflect Urban Settings By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-murals References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/10/20/mural-paintings-from-valparaiso-by-damien-tachoires-2/) & [500px](https://500px.com/dtachoires/galleries) Damien Tachoires is a talented photographer who's constantly traveling to different places around the world, where he captures everything from wildlife, cultural events and candid shots of everyday life to city murals, [architecture and sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall). With his work, Damien Tachoires offers an insight into what it's like to live in different places that one might never get the chance to experience for themselves. He does this artfully, focusing in on things that might otherwise go unseen by those not paying close attention to their surroundings. When going to Valparaiso, a city in Chile, Damien Tachoires accomplished this by exploring the many city murals that adorn that walls of buildings. In doing so, he exposes the [vibrant nature of the artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) and the many styles that are used to express meaning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **City Mural Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the creation of augmented reality apps that can bring to life the works of artists, making the viewing experience more interactive and engaging. - **Architectural Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the use of drones to capture unique angles and perspectives of buildings and structures, enhancing the visual storytelling potential of the medium. - **Travel Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the integration of AI and machine learning to automatically generate personalized travel itineraries based on a user's photography interests and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Artistic Photography:** Innovation opportunities include the utilization of emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality to create immersive experiences for viewers. - **Tourism and Travel:** Innovation opportunities include the use of AI and machine learning to provide personalized travel recommendations based on a user's photography preferences. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovation opportunities include the integration of drone photography and 3D modeling to enhance the visualization and prototyping of architectural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Travel Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-murals.md) - [Tiled Restaurant Interior Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozinha-das-flores.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)