Dogs have had the title of ‘man’s best friend’ for what seems like forever. Well I say it’s time for a change. Why not make nice with a member of the animal kingdom who is a little closer to who we are as human beings? I think Michael Jackson was onto something when he brought Bubbles the chimp home.
A collection of photos from the Michael Stevenson gallery entitled ‘The Hyena Men’ shows that these dudes were thinking a long the same lines. From riding on scooters to sharing clothes or hanging and chilling out, these images show a natural level of comfort between men and their monkeys.
Monkey Companions
Michael Stevenson's 'The Hyena Men' Shows off Man's New Best Friend
Trend Themes
1. Animal Companions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new products or services that cater to the growing demand for alternative animal companions beyond traditional pets like dogs and cats.
2. Inter-species Bonding - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to foster and enhance relationships between humans and animals that share more similarities with humans in terms of behavior and cognition, like monkeys.
3. Artistic Representation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new forms of artistic expression that capture the unique and meaningful connections between humans and animals.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking pet care services and products to accommodate and cater to the needs of unconventional animal companions.
2. Tourism and Travel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing travel experiences and destinations that provide opportunities for people to interact and bond with unique animal companions, like monkeys.
3. Fine Arts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new mediums and techniques in fine arts to depict and celebrate the relationships between humans and unconventional animal companions.