# Medical Prodecure Photography Turning CT Scans Into Electrifying Pieces of Art By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-ct-scans References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/cat-scan-images-as-art.html) & [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn17411-art-made-in-a-ct-scanner) Not everybody has had the pleasure of lying completely still while some robot makes you feel extremely claustrophobic while taking [pictures of your brain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-tumor). Diagnostic Radiology Specialist, Kai-hung Fung, takes the images from CT Scans (or ‘CAT’ scans, but that’s old school) and digitally manipulates them to create these electrifying pieces of art. In some photos he accentuates a variety of colours while, in others, it’s more of a focus on the immediate photograph. CT Scans are very scientific and have saved many lives, I think that’s what makes them so cool as an [art collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medical Art:** Exploring the merging of medical imagery and artistic expression. - **Digital Manipulation:** Using digital tools to transform medical scans into visually captivating artworks. - **Scientific Aesthetics:** Embracing the beauty of scientific imagery for creative and artistic purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Imaging:** Opportunity for medical imaging companies to collaborate with artists and create unique and visually stunning medical art collections. - **Digital Art:** Digital artists can explore the use of CT scans as a medium for creating innovative and captivating artworks. - **Healthcare Design:** Incorporating medical art into healthcare facilities to enhance the visual appeal and create a soothing environment for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Portable Brain Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwi-brain-scanner.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-hope.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neogene-collection.md)