# Artistic Food Dissection Scanning Salami at Scanwiches.com Looks at Halfwiches By Alex Covert | Published 2009-03-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanning-salami-scanwichescom References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/03/09/scanwiches/) & [scanwiches](http://scanwiches.com) Besides making legitimate work-related copies, I can only think of one other thing that occasionally gets photocopied… Fortunately, there isn’t a web site devoted to that other thing. There is, however, a web site called Scanwiches.com that features uneaten and [halved sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitinhalf-parfait) in a surprisingly appealing way. **Implications** - Though mothers everywhere have coined the phrase "don't play with your food," artists and those involved in the cuisine industry are joining in an uprising in the form of [abstract food photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). This movement ties into the idea that food exists for pleasure as well as nourishment, providing an element of fun and fantasy into eating that is aesthetically attractive and appetizing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abstract Food Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to explore new creative ways of capturing and presenting food. - **Enhanced Food Presentation:** Restaurants and food establishments can tap into the trend of making food visually appealing to enhance the dining experience. - **Aesthetic Food Culture:** Creating a culture around visually striking and aesthetically attractive food that goes beyond mere nourishment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Opportunity for artists, photographers, and galleries to explore and capitalize on the growing demand for abstract food photography. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can innovate their food presentation to align with the trend and attract customers. - **Culinary Education:** Schools and programs focused on culinary arts can incorporate the importance of visually appealing food into their curriculum and training. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Leftover Sandwich Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-2-slices.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Chainsaw-Sliced Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainsaw-sliced-sandwiches.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Food Appreciation Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-thing-ny-heart.md)