# Exploitative Corporation Photos 'Monsanto: A Photographic Exploration' Chronicles Industrial Abuse By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsanto-a-photographic-exploration References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/09/compelling-photos-reveal-legacy-americas-hated-corporation/) & [mathieuasselin](http://mathieuasselin.com/) Monsanto: A Photographic Investigation is a collection of photographs that document the controversial history of Monsanto, the American agricultural chemical and genetically modified food product manufacturing company blamed for various abuses and neglect. The photos were captured by photographer Mathieu Asselin over a period of five years. Asselin traveled throughout the USA, photographing the people and landscapes damaged by exposure to Monsanto's toxic products and the company's monopoly on plant seed. Additionally, the series also includes photos of objects such as vintage Monsanto ads, memorabilia and newspaper clippings. Monsanto: A Photographic Investigation is a disturbing and powerfull collectoin of images that reminds viewers of the ethical and environmental follies of large corporations, and the human and environmental cost of the thirst for profits. It offers a raw depiction of the past, present and future of Monsanto and the people who, wittingly or unwittingly, call the corporation a part of their life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Documentary Photography:** Exposing corporate abuses through powerful visual narratives. - **Ethical Consumerism:** Rising demand for transparent and socially responsible businesses. - **Environmental Activism:** Increasing awareness and action against companies causing environmental harm. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agricultural Chemicals:** Opportunity to develop safer and more sustainable alternatives to harmful pesticides and herbicides. - **Food Production:** Growing market for organic and non-GMO products, driven by consumer concerns about health and sustainability. - **Corporate Responsibility:** Emerging market for consulting services to help companies navigate and improve their social and environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Synthetic AI Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-100-years.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Provocative AR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-happy-animals.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)