# Vintage Big Apple Art 'New York, Portrait of a City' Generates Emotional Connection By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-24 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-city References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/10/new-york-portrait-of-city.html) & [taschen](http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/05710/facts.new_york_portrait_of_a_city.htm) [Over 150 photographers submitted their works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning) for the collection of 'New York, Portrait of a City.' The photo journey brings you back to the late 19th century, when the hustle and bustle of New York City was worlds away from what it currently is. From Manhattan island to Grand Central Station, the pictures are a [nostalgic and emotional connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions) New Yorkers will never forget. 'New York, Portrait of a City' is a [600-page book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) celebrating the birth, decline and reinvention of this famous city and how it always remains and subsists during harsh realities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture and share nostalgic images that evoke emotional connections. - **Urban Reinvention:** Potential for cities to document and celebrate their own histories, showcasing the process of reinvention and resilience. - **Emotional Storytelling:** Increasing demand for narratives and visual content that evoke strong emotions and create lasting connections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Platform for artists and photographers to showcase and sell nostalgic, emotive artwork. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to create and distribute books or collections that celebrate the history and reinvention of iconic cities. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for tourism organizations to promote and curate experiences that tap into the emotional connection people have with a city's past and present. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-gift-set.md) - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md)