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Sand-Swept Dictator Covers

Tim O'brien's TIME Magazine September 2011 Cover Rids Moammar Gad

— August 30, 2011 — Pop Culture
Tim O'Brien is known for his talented renditions on famous political faces, and this TIME Magazine September 2011 cover showcases that once again. This spectacular cover is artistically done to show the partial demise of political leader Moammar Gaddafi.

The downfall and overturning of Moammar Gaddafi is highly controversial, but is largely being embrace in North America -- as this TIME Magazine September 2011 cover displays. You may recognize the work of talented political illustrator Tim O'Brien from his Osama Bin Laden TIME Magazine cover, which shows a crossed-out close-up of the famous face. This magazine cover makes an artistic, yet powerful statement and is sure to be a hit once it hits newsstands.

Implications - Through references to current political events, many artists and companies take advantage of opportunities to attach themselves to tidal waves within the news world. These events that shake the mass media and public are excellent jumping off points for products and services to reference them, just as this Tim O'Brien does with this Moammar Gaddafi cover.
Trend Themes
1. Political Artwork Covers - The utilization of political events as references for artwork and graphics, providing an opportunity for artists and companies to attach themselves to the event and create statement pieces that appeal to audiences.
2. Controversial Political Art - The creation of thought-provoking political art pieces designed to make a statement and spark conversation surrounding controversial current events, with the potential for mass appeal and resonance with audiences.
3. News-inspired Artistic Imagery - The creation of artistic imagery and graphics inspired by current events and news stories, allowing for the development of meaningful and resonant pieces that are likely to connect with a broad audience.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The utilization of controversial political events that are likely to spark strong emotional responses and conversations to create statement art pieces that appeal to audiences and generate interest and sales in the art industry.
2. Media - The creation of powerful artwork and graphics inspired by current news stories and political events in order to capture the attention of audiences and generate interest in media outlets, such as magazines and newspapers.
3. Activism - The utilization of artistic statements referencing current political events as a form of activism, promoting social and political change by bringing attention to important causes and issues through the use of emotionally-charged artwork and graphics.
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