# Renaissance Subway Photography An Artist Imagines Commuters as 16th Century Paintings By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/27/portraits-of-subway-commuters-seen-as-renaissance-paintings/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [matt-crabtree](http://www.matt-crabtree.com/) The '16th Century Tube Passengers' subway photography series puts a humorous twist on commuting. Created by the English photographer 'Matt Crabtree,' these photographs were taken with a [mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) and later filtered and retouched into looking like 16th century Renaissance paintings. The images are simultaneously humorous and poignant, with straight-faced commuters minding their own business and staring off into the distance being reinterpreted as old-English paintings. The unconventional concept of taking subway photography and reinventing it in a painting-like visual takes the normally mundane act of commuting and makes it seem much more interesting. These modern photos inspired by 16th century paintings are simultaneously unique and amusing and evoke a sense of curiosity in the viewer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Subway Photography:** Using modern technology to recreate historic art styles presents opportunities for unique and engaging visual storytelling. - **Humorous Imaging:** Applying a humorous twist to everyday situations through digital manipulation opens up creative marketing possibilities. - **Visual Reinvention:** Reimagining familiar scenes through visual filters and effects can create a fresh and captivating aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** Integrating digital techniques and historical references in art and photography can attract a new audience segment. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using humor and unconventional visual concepts in marketing campaigns can help brands stand out and engage consumers. - **Digital Media and Entertainment:** Exploring innovative ways to present and enhance visual content can create engaging experiences for digital media consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md)