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Illuminating Tragedy Photography

This Flickr-Inspired Photography Showcases Illuminated Worldwide

— July 26, 2013 — Art & Design
Social media has become an essential tool for many and the art that it can create is rarely discussed, this Flickr-inspired photography is an eye-opening way to view tragedies. Flickr maps demonstrate pings in certain areas where people are checking in, or tagging the event happening around them.

Luminous Cities has complied different Flickr maps that have become artwork on their own. It is truly shocking to see the gathering of people for events such as Hurricane Sandy or the #Occupy riots. Social media has given the general public the opportunity to come together, whether it be physically or metaphorically. This Flickr-inspired photography is definitely a new way to showcase how humans can come together when tragedy strikes, and the illuminated dots make for a beautiful piece of art.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Art - Creating artwork using social media content, such as Flickr maps, provides a new way to view tragedies and brings attention to the power of social media.
2. Collective Response - The gathering of people captured through Flickr maps demonstrates the collective response to tragedies and highlights the potential for united action during difficult times.
3. Illuminated Art - The illuminated dots on the Flickr maps create visually striking and beautiful pieces of art that represent the convergence of social media and tragedy.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms can leverage this trend by incorporating features that allow users to curate and showcase artistic representations of tragedies using their platform.
2. Photography and Art Galleries - Photography and art galleries can explore exhibiting and promoting artwork created from social media content, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and tragedy.
3. Community Engagement Services - Community engagement services can utilize the power of social media art to raise awareness about tragedies and encourage collective response and action within communities.
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