# Powerfully Merging Architecture Photography Profiles of Milan Consolidates People and Architecture By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-12-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-of-milan References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/francesco-paleari-profili-di-milano-profiles-of-milan) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/francescopaleari) Franceso Paleari combines Milans residents with the cities famous architecture in his stunning black and white series 'Profiles of Milan' (or 'Profili di Milano'). The left side of the image is comprised of each resident's side profile, which are artistically blended into the right side of the image, composed of historical buildings. As for his process, Palaeri notes that his camera is "a tool to extract and fix particular aspects of reality." Each visual manipulation plays upon the natural shapes and curves of both the people and the buildings, creating an interesting hybridization of the two. Palaeri's work makes an interesting commentary on the relationship people have with the cities they live in. The monochromatic series is a must-see for any architecture lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybridization of People and Architecture:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and architecture - **Monochromatic Visual Manipulation:** Creating new experiences in visual arts through monochrome styles and manipulations - **Commentary on Urban Dwelling:** Exploring the relationship between people and the cities they inhabit ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity to incorporate new techniques in photography and technology in building design and visualization - **Art:** Innovative ideas for visual arts through the use of photography and manipulation in monochromatic styles - **Urban Development:** Creating a new sense of place in urban environments through innovative and thoughtful architecture and city planning ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Modern Milan Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-calimala-milano.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md)