The Janol Apin Métropolisson series takes place in the underworld of the Parisian metro. Apin uses his subjects to create a scene that plays on the name of each subway station. For instance, the Argentine station features two dancing couples, referencing the ‘Argentine tango,’ while the Champ de Mars station emphasizes the planets with an astronaut fully decked in his space suit. The Dupleix station humorously creates a dual-level human duplex, with one subject sitting on the shoulders of another.
Ultimately, Apin has creatives captivating narrative scenes that correlate to the station in which they were photographed. While some of the references are subject to language barrier, most of the clever intimations can be seen in this impressive collection, which has amassed over 100 photographs.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Creative Subway Art
- Opportunity to introduce innovative and visually captivating art installations in subway stations.
- Narrative Photography
- Opportunity to incorporate storytelling elements into photography, creating captivating and meaningful images.
- Clever Visual Intimations
- Opportunity to use clever and subtle visual cues to communicate ideas and concepts in a creative way.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Opportunity to showcase and promote artists' work in public spaces like subway stations.
- Photography
- Opportunity to explore narrative photography and create impactful images that convey a story.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Opportunity to utilize clever visual cues and intimations in marketing campaigns for enhanced communication and engagement.
