# Post-Lecture Blackboard Photography Momentum by Alejandro Guijarro Symbolizes the Chaotic World By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-by-alejandro-guijarro References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671201/photos-of-physicists-blackboards-reveal-the-ghosts-of-theorems-past) & [tristanhoare](http://www.tristanhoare.co.uk/exhibitions_Alejandro_Guijarro.htm) Momentum by Alejandro Guijarro, a photographer hailing from Spain, is a photo series that depicts post-lecture backboards at leading quantum mechanics research institutions. Although some may assume that the images would only appeal to like-minded scholars and mathematicians, the lines and scribbles will peak the interest of any individual. As Tristan Hoare, curator of the exhibit, notes "What began as a precise lecture, a description of the physicist’s thought process, is transformed into a canvas open to any number of possibilities." Shot in such lecture halls at Oxford, Stanford and CERN, Momentum by Alejandro Guijarro represents the chaotic world, a place that is "ever-changing 'best-guess'," as written by [Fast Co. Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-care-system). Every layer of chalk and erased theorem embodies this belief. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## 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 - **Post-lecture Blackboard Photography:** Capturing images of post-lecture blackboards offers a unique visual representation of complex concepts. - **Quantum Mechanics Research Institutions:** Exploring the blackboards of leading quantum mechanics research institutions reveals the forefront of scientific discovery. - **Transforming Lecture Notes Into Art:** Converting precise lecture notes into artistic canvases opens up new creative possibilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Integrating post-lecture blackboard images into art and photography exhibits creates a blending of knowledge and visual expression. - **Higher Education:** Incorporating post-lecture blackboard photography into educational materials and presentations enhances the learning experience for students. - **Scientific Research:** Utilizing post-lecture blackboard imagery in scientific research publications and presentations adds a visual dimension to complex concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)