Remixed Classicism

Famous pieces of art are getting a contemporary makeover

Implications - Remix culture is pervading not only the music industry, but also the art and design industry. Iconic works of art by such artists as such as Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Roy Lichtenstein are being recreated using different and surprising mediums and are even being recreated on unsuspecting consumer goods.

Trend Themes

  1. Remix Culture — Remix culture has made its way into the art and design industry with iconic works of art being recreated using different and surprising mediums.
  2. Digital Art — Artists are exploring the use of digital mediums for their work, allowing for pixelated and digitized art.
  3. Art-inspired Fashion — Art and fashion collide with designers creating clothing, shoes, and accessories inspired by famous paintings and artists.

Industry Implications

  1. Art and Design — The art and design industry is the most directly impacted by the trend of remix culture and the exploration of digital mediums.
  2. Fashion — Designers are finding inspiration from art to create fashion pieces that are not only unique, but also pays homage to famous paintings and artists.
  3. Marketing and Advertising — The use of iconic artwork and famous paintings in marketing and advertising campaigns can garner attention and contribute to brand recognition and recall.
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6 Featured, 45 Examples:
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Featured Examples

Art Appreciation Heels
Art Appreciation Heels
These Arty Shoes by Boyarde Messenger Recreate Famous Paintings
These arty shoes, hand-painted by British artist Boyarde Messenger, take their cues from classic fine art paintings. These cute pumps are perfect for girls who know their Pollock’s from their... MORE
Famous Whiteboard Artwork
Famous Whiteboard Artwork
Bill Taylor Recreates Iconic Paintings with Office Supplies
By day, Bill Taylor is a data manager, but by night he is as an artist with immense talent. In reality, he does both by day since he indulges his art abilities while at the office using everyday office… MORE
Famed Pixelated Paintings
Famed Pixelated Paintings
Sanghyuk Moon Digitized Classic Paintings to Test Their Iconic Status
Korean artist Sanghyuk Moon digitzed classic paintings and photos to see if they would still be recognizable. Famous paintings and images have been heavily pixelated to render almost all of them... MORE
Spicy Iconic Artworks
Spicy Iconic Artworks
Kelly McCollam Recreates Van Gogh Paintings Using Seasoning
Photographer and artist Kelly McCollam knows that with just the right amount of seasoning, anything is possible. In regards to food, that means turning something disgusting into something delicious. When… MORE
Painter-Tribute Photography
Painter-Tribute Photography
Starry Night by Alex Ruiz Pays Homage to Vincent van Gogh
It is quite surprising to think that Starry Night by Alex Ruiz is perhaps one of the first attempts to recreate Vincent Van Gogh's famous painting in 'real life.' If anything, it is definitely one of the… MORE
Surreal Painting Collages
Surreal Painting Collages
The Pictures of Magazine 2 Series by Vik Muniz is Wonderful
The Pictures of Magazine 2 by Vik Muniz is beautiful new series that is currently on display at the Galerie Xippas in Paris. This Brooklyn-based artist has reproduced nine famous paintings by Van... MORE

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