# High-Class Pop Art KULT Studio's Comic-Inspired Masterpieces Will Impress Your Highbrow Friends By Jeff Mackey | Published 2011-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-wall-art References: [kultstudio](http://kultstudio.com) & [kultstudio](http://kultstudio.com) You don’t have to be an expert on Van Gogh to be a self-proclaimed art aficionado. Let’s be honest: The last thing anyone wants to see hanging over your fireplace is another print of Starry Night. You can make an artistic statement and still keep your sense of retro-cool by choosing subject matter that is recognizable. Images of [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) and movie-related art are always a good bet. KULT Studio has assembled a wide variety of [cool wall art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic) featuring popular characters from animation, [comics and pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter). These works of art are sure to satisfy your inner geek and still impress your artsy-fartsy friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Art:** Creating and selling art featuring popular characters from animation, comics, and pop culture can attract a wide audience. - **Retro-cool Art:** Emphasizing retro-cool subject matter in artwork can appeal to both art aficionados and fans of nostalgia. - **Geeky Art:** Producing art that satisfies the inner geek while still maintaining artistic quality can create a niche market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Print Retail:** The art print retail industry can tap into the demand for pop culture, retro-cool, and geeky art pieces. - **Comic and Animation Merchandise:** Companies in the comic and animation merchandise industry can expand their product lines to include art prints featuring popular characters. - **Online Art Marketplaces:** Online art marketplaces can provide a platform for artists specializing in pop culture, retro-cool, and geeky art to reach a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Pop Art-Appreciating IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-ipas.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md)