# Prismatic Icon Art Tarik Mikou Blends the Best of Both Worlds By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-white-colortography References: [formatmag](http://www.formatmag.com/news/tarik-mikou-design/) & [tarikmikou](http://www.tarikmikou.com/) Photographer/graphic designer Tarik Mikou is a highly sought after artist, and I can see why. The simple yet captivating adjustments he has made to these iconic images caught my eye the instant I saw them. The black and white photos with splashes of well-placed color feature some of greatest entertainers ever including Audrey Hepburn, Shirley Temple and Marilyn Monroe. Legendary directors like Woody Allen and Alfred Hitchcock make appearances as well. Mikou's carefree but calculated creations have an almost Warhol type feel. If he keeps it up, he may become an icon worthy of photographing himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black-and-white with Splashes of Color:** Transforming iconic images by adding pops of color creates visually captivating and modern art pieces. - **Revival of Classic Icons:** Bringing back legendary figures from the past through artistic reinterpretation generates nostalgia and fascination in the modern audience. - **Warhol-inspired Artistry:** Embracing the bold and vibrant techniques of Andy Warhol's pop art style creates a fresh take on iconic photographs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate Tarik Mikou's innovative approach to bring new life to classic images and appeal to a wider audience. - **Entertainment and Media:** Film and entertainment companies can utilize Mikou's unique style to create eye-catching promotional materials and capture attention in a crowded marketplace. - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Collaborating with Tarik Mikou to create limited-edition prints and merchandise featuring iconic figures can attract art enthusiasts and collectors in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Celebratory Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions.md)