# Romantisized City Photography 'Milan is a Paradise' Showcases a Different Side to the City By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-is-a-paradise References: [vice](http://www.vice.com/read/your-town-is-a-paradise-milan) & [bruttoposto.tumblr](http://bruttoposto.tumblr.com/) Distance has given [Sicilian photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) Glauco Canals some perspective; his 'Milan is a Paradise' series shows an alternative side to the city he lived in for four years before moving to Plymouth, UK. The photographer explains,"My perception of Milan has changed ever since I came to England. In the past year, I've had the opportunity to reevaluate the city, its people, and its dynamics and come to love and miss so many things I despised before." The series documents many seemingly unsavory moments and details -- think public drunkenness and debauchery -- on the [streets and alleyways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) of the Italian metropolis. Under a [thick haze of nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio), even the most distasteful or obnoxious surroundings can seem pleasant and romanticized. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and in Canals' case, it's turned Milan into a paradise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 35% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Photography:** Opportunity to capture and celebrate seemingly unsavory moments with a nostalgic lens. - **Reevaluating Cities:** Exploring alternative perspectives of cities and reevaluating preconceived notions. - **Paradise in Unexpected Places:** Finding beauty and romance in unexpected, unconventional city settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative photography techniques and new perspectives on documenting urban environments. - **Tourism:** Promoting tourism by showcasing the hidden beauty and uniqueness of cities. - **Urban Development:** Inspiring urban planners and architects to reimagine city spaces through a more romanticized lens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Milan Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-calimala-milano.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Renovated Maximalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-di-fantasia.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-salotto-milanese.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)