# Decrepit Asylum Photography Hannah Frishberg has Captured a Haunting Look at an Abandoned Building By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannah-frishberg References: [atlasobscura](http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/satanic-insanity-the-new-york-city-farm-colony) & [atlasobscura](http://www.atlasobscura.com/users/hannah-frishberg) After hearing about its horrifying history, Hannah Frishberg went to The New York City Farm Colony in order to capture the devastation onto film. In the past, the [farm was created for the poor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home), disabled wards of the state. They were sent there in order to work for their keep. After, when its population began to age, it became an [old age home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building). While it was open, there were documented accounts of abuse and neglect to the children who lived there. Frishberg went into the [dilapidated old building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins) to take pictures of what the place looks like today. Besides the crumbling structure and large quantities of overgrown plants, the vast amount of graffiti makes it apparent that many people still visit this site. The pictures that Hannah Frishberg was able to take is a haunting reminder of the asylum's history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abandoned Building Photography:** Capture the devastation of abandoned buildings through photography, offering a glimpse into the past and preserving history. - **Historical Documentation:** Document the history of significant locations and events to provide insight into the past and educate future generations. - **Preservation Tourism:** Promote tourism to abandoned or historic sites that offer unique experiences and opportunities for exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in capturing the beauty and decay of abandoned structures and historical sites. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to develop curated tours and experiences centered around abandoned or historic locations for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers. - **Digital Preservation:** Opportunity to create digital platforms for preserving and sharing historical photographs, providing access to otherwise inaccessible locations and stories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Prison-Converted Affordable Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookfox-architects.md) - [Immersive House Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Transformed Farm Accessible Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-rectory-farm.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md) - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md)