# Media-Infused Masterpieces The Art X Smart Project Brings Famous Pieces into the 21st Century By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-11-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-x-smart References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/famous-paintings-iphone-apple-art-x-smart-kim-dong-kyu/) & [artxsmart.tumblr](http://artxsmart.tumblr.com/) Korean illustrator and graphic artist Kim Dong-Kyu has begun modernizing [vintage paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) by infusing them with 21st-century technology for his latest project entitled Art x Smart. Besides simply looking cool and interesting, Kim Dong-Kyu's 'Art x Smart' is able to completely change the feel of these great works by adding an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) here and an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-pro) there. Suddenly, a piece that was once majestic and awe-inspiring becomes frustratingly annoying -- "put down the phone and enjoy the view!" you want to yell. 'Art x Smart' is a great critique on our modern times and the emotions these paintings can elicit in ourselves show us how we truly feel about the way technology has permeated our society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Technological Integration in Art:** The 'Art x Smart' project demonstrates the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating technology into traditional art forms. - **Critiquing Modern Society Through Art:** Kim Dong-Kyu's project highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in using art as a means of social commentary on the impact of technology. - **Transformation of Vintage Artworks:** By infusing vintage paintings with 21st-century technology, 'Art x Smart' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to reimagine and transform traditional art pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** The 'Art x Smart' project opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the fine arts industry by exploring the fusion of technology and traditional art forms. - **Digital Art:** Kim Dong-Kyu's integration of technology into vintage artworks presents an innovative approach within the digital art industry, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. - **Technology and Media:** The 'Art x Smart' project offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology and media industry to create immersive experiences and blend digital and physical art worlds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md)