# Tattooed Retro Portraits Dr. Lakra Modifies the Past With an Alternative Twist By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-lakra References: [whokilledbambi](http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2011/03/dr-lakra/#more-9470) & [saatchi-gallery](http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/dr_lakra.htm) Artist Dr. Lakra modifies retro themes and posters with a modern alternative twist, adding some ink to old-school Mexican posters. Using 50s Mexican magazines as a canvas, the artist tattoos the subjects in those images. Whether his subjects are pin-ups, dolls, housewives or even [Mexican wrestlers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-cetto), Dr. Lakra gives them an alternative makeover that strays from their conventional appearance. Some of the artworks he instills include skulls, American eagles, Asian typography and other Americana sailor tattoos that should be familiar to those who love skin art. The [retro posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) he makes over definitely have an added layer of humor that makes his work amusing to look at. Dr. Lakra is also a [tattoo artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) and is based in Mexico City. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Alternative Tattoo Art:** Opportunity to innovate alternative tattoo art using retro themes and imagery as inspiration. - **Retro Art Makeovers:** Opportunity to modify and update retro art using modern alternative twists and techniques. - **Mexican Tattoo Culture:** Opportunity to explore and highlight Mexican tattoo culture by incorporating Mexican imagery and themes in tattoo art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Innovation opportunity in the art industry with the creation of a new art genre of alternative tattoo art. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to explore retro fashion trends and create clothing designs inspired by Dr. Lakra's tattooed retro portraits. - **Marketing:** Opportunity to incorporate retro art makeovers in marketing campaigns to attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Mexican Heritage Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots-exhibition.md) - [Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md)