# Modernly Interpreted Rap Artwork Alex Reyes Has Turned Jay-Z into Professional Works of Art By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-09-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-reyes References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2013/08/jay-z-depicted-as-fine-art-by-alex-reyes/) & [alxreyes](http://www.alxreyes.com/) With the release of 'Magna Carta,' Jay-Z called himself "the modern day Picasso," and after that statement, Alex Reyes wanted to turn Hova into a work of art. Whether or not you agree with Jay-Z's statement, it is incredible to see the work that Reyes has done. He has taken inspiration from many iconic artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein. Reyes has superimposed a picture of Jay-Z onto the prints and he has created a memorable series. It is interesting that it looks as though these pictures could be the original works of art. Alex Reyes has done an incredible job with this series and he has actually made Jay-Z appear like a modern day Picasso. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Interpreted Artwork:** Using iconic artists' styles as inspiration for modern interpretations of famous figures like Jay-Z opens up opportunities for new artistic expressions. - **Integration of Pop Culture and Fine Art:** Superimposing popular figures onto classic art styles, like Alex Reyes did with Jay-Z and iconic artists, creates a bridge between pop culture and fine art, paving the way for innovative artistic collaborations. - **Blurring Boundaries Between Music and Visual Art:** The fusion of rap culture and art by turning Jay-Z's image into professional works of art challenges traditional ideas of music and visual arts, leading to potential collaborations and multidisciplinary experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore new exhibition ideas by showcasing modern interpretations of famous figures, merging different artistic styles, and attracting a wider audience. - **Music Merchandise:** The integration of pop culture and fine art presents an opportunity for music merchandise companies to create unique and artistic merchandise by collaborating with visual artists. - **Art Education:** Blurring boundaries between music and visual art opens up possibilities for innovative art education approaches that can engage students with diverse interests and provide fresh perspectives on artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Personalized AI Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-album-covers.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [American Artist Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md)