Lushux, a street artist who's based in Melbourne, Australia, recently updated his collection of high-profile paintings with a Famous mural that reinterprets an image of Kanye West's controversial music video.
The Famous mural follows one that artist had done previously of Kim Kardashian West, as well as another that resulted from the Internet's reaction to Taylor Swift's now known knowledge of her inclusion in the song. With the Famous mural, Lushux targets three figures that were shown in the song's video -- depicting Kanye in between Taylor and Kim.
The massive painting was completed on the side of a building in Melbourne, which was immediately photographed and shared through social media in great numbers. With his work surrounding some of the most talked-about stories surrounding celebrity drama, Lushux has amassed a huge following for himself and self-proclaimed the title of "world’s first meme artist."
Controversial Rapper Murals
Lushux Created a Famous Mural to Honor Kanye's Iconic Celebrity Video
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Mural Art - The trend of creating large-scale murals of famous personalities has increased in popularity as a form of street art.
2. Social Media Influenced Street Art - Artists who create images inspired by social media have become increasingly recognized and influential.
3. Internet Sensation Tribute Art - The trend where artists create works based on internet sensations and trending topics has been on the rise in recent years.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Hospitality - Hotels, tourist attractions, and local tourism boards can partner with street artists to create unique and interesting murals that can attract tourism dollars.
2. Social Media Marketing - Brands can leverage the popularity of social media-inspired art to promote themselves and their products to younger audiences.
3. Art Collecting and Investment - As the popularity of street art continues to grow, the demand for works by established street artists may result in new opportunities for art collecting and investment.