Even the digital billboards around G-20 Summit are game for street artist D*Face, as you can see from these doctored digital billboards of the Queen. D*Face has given the Queen several different makeovers for the series, including a new hairstyle, upgraded makeup and a facelift.
Animal New York put forth the possibility that D*Face paid to put up the billboard rather than using nefarious means. What do you think?
Implications - SECOND SENTENCE DANGLE
Politics will constantly create new art. This is because art is a form of free expression that anyone can produce. Through doing this, if the artwork is truthful and profound, it will garner media attention as well as the attention of the people targeted.
What's Driving This Trend
- Political Billboard Art
- Using political billboards as a canvas for artistic expression, potentially leading to new forms of political activism and public engagement.
- Digital Art Manipulation
- Exploring the possibilities of manipulating digital billboards for creative purposes, such as street art and social commentary.
- Street Art as Political Protest
- Utilizing street art as a tool for political protest and activism, sparking conversations and debates in the public sphere.
Who This Affects Most
- Advertising Industry
- Exploring the potential for advertisers to collaborate with artists to create unique and attention-grabbing campaigns that utilize digital billboards and other forms of creative advertising.
- Art Industry
- Opportunities for artists to use their skills and creative expression for political commentary in a highly-visible, public medium.
- Political Activism Industry
- Recognizing the power of art and creativity as a means for political protest and advocacy, facilitating the use of street art and digital media to convey messages and spark social change.
