# Athenian Poverty Photography Enri Canaj Photographs Poverty and Protest in 'Shadows in Greece' By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadows-in-greece References: [vice](http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/my-home-and-my-war-enri-canaj-photographs-the-lost-and-hopeless-in-greece) & [enricanaj](http://www.enricanaj.com/shadows-in-greece) Photographer Enri Canaj documents the heart-wrenching decline of a once-prosperous city in his [series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) 'Shadows of Greece.' Plagued by poverty, crime, sex trafficking and the [political protests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests) of fascist and anti-fascist groups, Athens no longer offers its citizens a safe environment. Canaj, who migrated to Athens at age 11, takes a special interest in the city's [immigrant populace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unheard-voices-pavilion) and the agonizing conditions and treatment they are subject to. Explaining the project, Canaj tells Vice, "These are places that were once the city’s busiest districts and now rot in abandonment. People creep through the streets like shadows, heads down, stiff shoulders, sealed lips. While the stock market falls, suicide is on a steady rise. Each photograph depicts a person with a story to tell." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 88% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Decay Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture the decline and decay of cities, highlighting social issues and inequality. - **Social Activism Documentation:** Photographers can document social protests and movements, shedding light on important issues and advocating for change. - **Immigrant Experience Photography:** Photographers can focus on capturing the stories and struggles of immigrants, showcasing their resilience and the challenges they face. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can use their skills to capture images that highlight social issues and spark conversations about inequality and injustice. - **Social Services:** Organizations and nonprofits can use the documentation of poverty, crime, and social issues to raise awareness and drive efforts for change and support. - **Migration and Refugee Support:** Documentation of immigrant experiences can help organizations and policymakers understand the challenges faced by immigrants and develop better support systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Bright Residential Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaka-house.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Artful Updated 70s Apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-curators-apartment.md) - [Student Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebanese-students-design-in-conflict.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md)