# Viral Ancient Statues Fans Say 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Bust Looks Like Michael Jackson By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000-year-old-egyptian-bust-michael-jackson References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/08/07/3000-year-old-michae.html) & [nbcchicago](http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Bust-Check-Out-MJs-Bust-52512812.html?yhp=1) Extreme King of Pop fans are saying that an [ancient Egyptian bust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-the-kings-at-the-museo-egizio) looks like Michael Jackson, causing a buzz online about the possibility that our ancient ancestors were able to predict his death. Some people are arguing that the [3,000 year old Egyptian bust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myheritage-ancient-origins) is the splitting image of Michael Jackson, right down to his nose. The statue was created between 1550-1050 BCE and is supposed to depict a woman. If you want to check out the infamous statue, then you should head down to Chicago’s Field Museum, where it is currently being held. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visual Illusion Sculptures:** Creating sculptures that play with the perception of viewers, provoking discussion and generating viral attention. - **Celebrities Through Time:** Examining historical artifacts and finding resemblances to today's celebrities, sparking intrigue and speculation. - **Pop Culture Legacy:** Exploring the impact of pop culture icons across different eras and how they continue to captivate audiences today. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional and attention-grabbing sculptures that challenge traditional perceptions. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Curating innovative exhibitions that merge historical artifacts with contemporary pop culture references, attracting a diverse audience. - **Entertainment and Media:** Exploring the fascination with celebrities throughout history and capitalizing on viral interest by producing engaging content and discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Late Queen-Honoring Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Ancient Egypt Soda Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-egypt.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [Goddess Statue-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-vase.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)