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Presidential Portrait Mashups

Olivier Ratsi's Political Depictions Mix Up Past American Leaders

— November 7, 2012 — Pop Culture
Olivier Ratsi's presidential mash up portraits intertwine the faces of Harry Truman, Barack Obama, Teddy Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Pieces taken from the faces of the male leaders come together in an amusing manner in these black and white collages.

Those who are privy to Ratsi's artwork are instantly prompted to evaluate who it is they may be looking at. Splices of teeth, eyes, mustaches and chins are often enough to signify iconic leaders, indicating the sheer fame of the American figures.

Titled 'Once Upon a Time the Presidents,' the collection examines the aesthetics of the heads of state as opposed to their political ideals. The project resonates with the current presidential election as it unfolds, offering some comic relief in a diplomatic climate that is now full of debate and tribulation.
Trend Themes
1. Presidential Mashup Portraits - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that allows users to create their own personalized presidential mashup portraits.
2. Iconic Leader Recognition - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create facial recognition software tailored to identify iconic leaders from historical photographs or artworks.
3. Aesthetic Evaluation of Heads of State - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design an AI-powered tool that analyzes the aesthetics and facial features of political figures to assess their potential popularity or impact.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform that connects artists with clients looking for unique and personalized artwork, including presidential mashup portraits.
2. Facial Recognition Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply facial recognition technology to enhance security measures in governmental institutions and public events by swiftly identifying potential threats.
3. Political Campaigns and Communication - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize aesthetic analysis tools to shape political campaigns and communication strategies based on the visual appeal and facial expressions of candidates.
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