# Classic Art Mashups Davide Trabucco's 'Confórmi' Series Mixes Classical and Contemporary Art By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-and-contemporary-art References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055819/these-mashups-mixing-classical-and-contemporary-art-are-genius) & [conformi.tumblr](http://conformi.tumblr.com/archive) Artist Davide Trabucco revealed his latest line of work which brilliantly mixes classical and contemporary art. The series is titled 'Confórmi' and features [classical art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line) sliced diagonally in half and juxtaposed with contemporary art counterparts. Trabucco began his new series as a way to manage his visual references. After coming across old and new images that boast a similar aesthetic, the Italian artist started the Confórmi series. In most of the images, contemporary art pieces are contrasted with a classic painting, piece of architecture or sculpture. The series includes [classical and contemporary art mashups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre) such as a Dolce & Gabbana ad with an [ancient Hellenic sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) as well as a still of Darth Vader from 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' where the Sith Lord's lightsaber seamlessly becomes a glowing Dan Flavin piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Classic-contemporary Art Mashups:** The trend of blending classical and contemporary art opens up opportunities for artists to create new and unique visual experiences. - **Reimagining Visual References:** By slicing classical art pieces in half and juxtaposing them with contemporary art, artists can offer a fresh perspective on familiar images. - **Contrasting Aesthetics:** The combination of classical and contemporary art allows for a dynamic exploration of contrasting aesthetics that can captivate viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of classic-contemporary art mashups to create innovative and captivating pieces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** By incorporating classical and contemporary art mashups in advertisements, brands can create visually striking and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Museum and Gallery:** Museums and galleries can curate exhibitions that feature classical-contemporary art mashups to attract a wider audience and enhance visitor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-beauty.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md)