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Media-Infused Masterpieces

The Art X Smart Project Brings Famous Pieces into the 21st Century

— November 12, 2013 — Pop Culture
Korean illustrator and graphic artist Kim Dong-Kyu has begun modernizing vintage paintings by infusing them with 21st-century technology for his latest project entitled Art x Smart.

Besides simply looking cool and interesting, Kim Dong-Kyu's 'Art x Smart' is able to completely change the feel of these great works by adding an iPhone here and an iPad there. Suddenly, a piece that was once majestic and awe-inspiring becomes frustratingly annoying -- "put down the phone and enjoy the view!" you want to yell.

'Art x Smart' is a great critique on our modern times and the emotions these paintings can elicit in ourselves show us how we truly feel about the way technology has permeated our society.
Trend Themes
1. Technological Integration in Art - The 'Art x Smart' project demonstrates the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating technology into traditional art forms.
2. Critiquing Modern Society Through Art - Kim Dong-Kyu's project highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in using art as a means of social commentary on the impact of technology.
3. Transformation of Vintage Artworks - By infusing vintage paintings with 21st-century technology, 'Art x Smart' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to reimagine and transform traditional art pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - The 'Art x Smart' project opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the fine arts industry by exploring the fusion of technology and traditional art forms.
2. Digital Art - Kim Dong-Kyu's integration of technology into vintage artworks presents an innovative approach within the digital art industry, challenging traditional artistic boundaries.
3. Technology and Media - The 'Art x Smart' project offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology and media industry to create immersive experiences and blend digital and physical art worlds.
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