# Decontextualized Renaissance Paintings These Alexey Kondakov Artworks Modernize the Classics By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexey-kondakov-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/01/24/new-napoli-project-by-alexey-kondakov-2/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/alexey.kondakov.48/) Alexey Kondakov art has a unique look to it that has garnered the creative a lot of recognition. By combining elements of Renaissance art with contemporary urban scenes, he generates an obscure result that's wonderfully comical. For his most recent series, he places gods and other figures in scenes from Naples, Italy. All of the settings he uses have a certain grungy look to them, with damaged public transit, mechanic shops and graffiti-covered walls functioning as just a few of the backdrops. One image that especially stands out within the new Alexey Kondakov art series shows a man in period clothing sitting alone in a restaurant. With plastic outdoor chairs, disposable tables cloths and gray graffiti-covered walls behind him, the scene makes use of stark differences that invites viewers to linger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renaissance-inspired Urban Art:** Exploring the fusion of Renaissance art with contemporary urban scenes to create unique and comical artworks. - **Decontextualization in Art:** Using familiar classical figures in unexpected modern settings to challenge traditional artistic boundaries and spark conversation. - **Grungy Aesthetic in Art:** Incorporating damaged public transit, mechanic shops, and graffiti-covered walls as backdrops to create a gritty and visually captivating atmosphere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with combining different artistic styles and eras to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Tourism and Travel:** Utilizing decontextualized artworks in urban environments to attract tourists and promote cultural exploration in cities known for their rich history and art. - **Street Art and Murals:** Collaborating with artists to incorporate grungy and graffiti-inspired aesthetics into public spaces, bringing artistic expression and beautification to urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-beauty.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)