# Canine Photomosaics Captivating Iranian Suluki and Lhaso Apso by Artbarkers By Bianca | Published 2008-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iran-photomosaic-saluki References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=13307173) This beautiful mosaic of a Suluki actually consists of thousands of tiny photos of Iran. As you may have guessed, the droopy-eared dog bread originally comes from Persia, or modern-day Iran. "Perhaps the oldest domesticated breed of dog to have ever lived, its DNA matching wolves, Salukis are the epitome of grace and beauty," [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) creator Artbarkers says. The Tucson, AZ based artist sells a range of canine-inspired artworks similar to the 8 x 10 photomosaic pictured here. A few are in the gallery, all created out of images from their country of origin. It's rare that Iran is a theme used in modern artwork, but it's incredibly refreshing to see an inspiring portrayal of a country most people outside of Iran make negative associations with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dog-inspired Art:** Creating mosaics and other artworks inspired by dogs, especially rare breeds. - **Photomosaics:** Utilizing technology to create large images with smaller photos. - **Cultural Representation in Art:** Using artwork to provide a more positive representation of often misrepresented countries and cultures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Incorporating photomosaic techniques to create unique and visually interesting artwork. - **Pet Industry:** Creating awareness about rare and less well-known dog breeds through art and photography. - **Travel Industry:** Generating interest in tourism to lesser-known destinations by showcasing positive aspects and cultural features through artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Dog Breed Identifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-breed-ai.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Pet-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvetail-perfumes.md) - [Personalized Pet Photo Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-pet-photo.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Artful Pet Bowl-Matching Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi.md)