# Revealing Refugee Portraits This Series Aims to Help People Understand the Syrian Refugee Crisis By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/understand-the-syrian-refugee References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2015/09/94385/syrian-refugees-hungary-photographs) & [stampsy](https://stampsy.com/stamp/19256?utm_source=Stampsy%20Weekly%20Digest&utm_campaign=218eace26e-Weekly_Digest_) Hungarian photographer Milan Radisics recently published a series of photos that are designed to help people understand the Syrian refugee crisis. The word is currently facing the worst refugee crisis since the Second World War. While many countries have opened their doors to refugees, others have taken a more hostile approach. Radisics' new series reveals the [faces of the migrants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) in the hope of helping people better understand the Syrian refugee crisis. While other photojournalists have captured heart-breaking scenes and unrepeatable moments, Radisics tries to show a more intimate side of the crisis. His photos display a portrait of each migrant without any surroundings that might alter the perception of the image. As Radisics explains, "I wanted to show the story in unusual way, through only one means: people's faces." The [intimate portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) offers a unique and revealing view of the ongoing refugee crisis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humanizing the Crisis:** Capturing intimate portraits of migrants helps humanize the refugee crisis. - **Visual Storytelling:** Using photography to tell a compelling narrative can create empathy and understanding. - **Unconventional Perspectives:** Presenting the crisis through unconventional means can challenge traditional narratives and spark new conversations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring innovative ways to capture images can create powerful visual storytelling opportunities. - **Journalism:** Journalists can use unconventional methods to bring attention to important issues and drive social change. - **Advocacy:** Organizations and activists can leverage visual media to raise awareness and advocate for refugees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Emergency Refuge Shelter Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-refuge-shelter.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md)