# Psychedelic Celebrity Portraits This Artist Alters Celebrity Photographs with a Bold Retro Filters By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-11-19 | Updated 2015-11-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-photographs References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/11/19/portraits-of-celebrities-revisited-with-psychedelic-colors/) & [tarikmikou](http://www.tarikmikou.com) Artist Tarik Mikou turns old celebrity photographs into new pieces of art by reinventing the images with modernized filters and overlays. The images begin as [black and white portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) that capture each celebrity's aura. They are then re-imagined with a uniquely [psychedelic appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection). The celebrity photographs feature iconic people such as Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Each frozen moment is exposed to new light sources, rainbow-like filters and creatively placed taglines. Each image reads "be kid again." All of the portraits have this phrase placed in a new location within the frame. By transforming old portraits into [modernized retro artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art), the historical value is sustained and new connections are also made. Each image is recreated in a different way to ensure that no two pictures turn out quite the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Retro Filter Art:** The trend of using modernized filters and overlays to transform old photographs into unique art pieces. - **Psychedelic Imagery:** The trend of incorporating rainbow-like filters and vibrant colors to create psychedelic effects in visual art. - **Reimagined Celebrity Icons:** The trend of reinventing iconic celebrities through artistic reinterpretations of their photographs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry through the integration of modern technologies and techniques to reinvent traditional forms of art. - **Photography:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in photography by exploring new ways to transform and enhance old photographs using digital tools and techniques. - **Digital Art:** The trend of using digital platforms and tools to create unique and innovative artworks, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)