# Desert Skateboard Pictorials The Noah Abrams 'Skateistan' Spread Captures Afghani Subculture By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-abrams-skateistan References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31035/) & [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/news/skateboarding-in-afghanistan-_-photographs-by-noah-abrams.aspx) The Noah Abrams 'Skateistan' skateboard spread exposes a subculture unknown to most of the western world. I know I associate the country with images of a war zone and swirling tumbleweeds in the desert sand. Noah Abrams, however, has captured these amazing pictures to show the emerging skateboard culture in Afghanistan and give the world a glimpse beyond what we see in the news. The Noah Abrams Skateistan spread features Afghani skateboarders in a series of locations around the country, which shows not only the beautiful scenery, but also local skateboarders doing their thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarding Subcultures:** There is an opportunity to explore and document subcultures related to skateboarding in different regions around the world. - **Documentary Photography:** Documentary photographers can capture unique and lesser-known cultures to provide a different perspective and challenge stereotypes. - **Emerging Skateboard Culture:** The emergence of skateboard culture in unlikely places presents a unique opportunity for the skateboarding industry to expand and cater to new markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can tap into unexplored markets and collaborate with local communities to promote the sport and its related products. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in documentary photography can find new opportunities to capture unique and undiscovered subcultures. - **Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can highlight unique skateboarding destinations to attract adventure-seeking tourists to offbeat locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md)