# Minimalist Geometric Photos Photographer Paolo Pettigiani Focuses on Forms Within Architecture By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-25 | Updated 2015-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-photos References: [theinspirationgrid](http://theinspirationgrid.com/minimalist-geometric-photos-by-paolo-pettigiani/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/29536911/-E-X-P-O) Italian graphic designer and photographer Paolo Pettigiani isolates images within the bigger picture to highlight subtle patterns within geometric photos. His latest [photoseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) 'E X P O' explores buildings and forms present at the current Universal Exposition 'EXPO 2015,' located this year in Milan, Italy. At a gathering that features several world renowned architects, Pettiginai cleverly explored minimal examples of both geometry and of color present around them. Each photo isolates a specific section of a building, and in doing so, separates it not only from the surrounding area, but also from the original building itself. With this collection of [minimally inspired geometric photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp), the artist is able to highlight forms that would often be overlooked against a larger backdrop. Isolating our view allows the viewer to understand and appreciate subtle aspects of the world around us. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Geometric Photography:** The trend towards simplified geometric images can be applied in various industries such as advertising for visual communication with consumers. - **Architecture Isolation Techniques:** The trend towards isolating sections of buildings to highlight subtle forms can disrupt the architecture industry by inspiring new, minimalistic building designs. - **Subtle Pattern Recognition:** The trend towards highlighting subtle patterns within larger images can be applied in various industries such as product design for creating sleek and modern designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** The advertising industry could use minimalist geometric photography to create visually engaging ads with simple and modern designs. - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can apply isolation and minimalistic techniques to their building designs, creating structures that embrace a contemporary style. - **Product Design:** Product design companies can incorporate subtle patterns and minimalist design to create sleek modern products that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wooden-figures.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md)