Art icon graffiti is popping up all over major cities; artists have been remixing pop culture with traditional art forms to create modern and unique works of art. Most recently, artist Bradley Theodore has been utilizing the streets to depict some of the most well-known celebrities, fashion and art icons.
However, Bradley separates himself from other pop culture artists by creating colorful, skull versions. The boney celebrity images look as though they are inspired by the skeletal art from the Mexican holiday called Day of the Dead.
So far, he has re-imaged two of fashion’s biggest names, Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld and famed artist Andy Warhol. Though they are very prismatic, the artist made sure their identities remain distinct by leaving Anna’s iconic bob, Karl’s white ponytail and Andy’s side-parted, blonde hair intact.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Art Icon Remix
- Artists are remixing pop culture with traditional art forms to create modern and unique works of art.
- Colorful Skulls
- Colorful, skull versions of well-known celebrities and icons are being created in art.
- Street Graffiti
- Artists are utilizing the streets to showcase their graffiti pieces depicting pop culture icons.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to combine traditional and pop culture elements in their works.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can explore collaborations with artists to incorporate art icon graffiti into their designs.
- Street Art
- The street art industry can benefit from embracing the trend of pop culture graffiti and provide platforms for artists to showcase their work.
