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# Beautiful Biker Babe Art
The Book 'Edgycute' Features Over 50 Dark Artists

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgycute
References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=4018) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/EdgyCute-Neo-Pop-Brow-Back-Again/dp/0981780598?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

Cute doesn't always has to be safe and thankfully the book 'EdgyCute: From Neo-Pop to Low Brow and Back' has made an amalgamation of art both badass and cute.

The book hones in on [innocent artwork tinged with darkness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). EdgyCute creator, Harry Saylor, defines the [compilation book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) as â€œcuteness on the edge of insanity.â€ With over 50 artists featured within its pages, I'm sure you'll find which artistic poison you prefer best.

**Implications** - My favorite of the illustrations I've seen thus far has got to be the one featuring a femme with a [racecar helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout) on, an eye-patch, and a lit cigarette in her mouth. Who knew smoking could look this good?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dark-cute Art:** Opportunity to explore the fusion of innocence and darkness in art, creating visually striking and thought-provoking pieces.
- **Artistic Poison:** Opportunity to curate and showcase unconventional, edgy artwork that challenges traditional notions of cuteness.
- **Visual Paradox:** Opportunity to create artwork that balances contrasting elements, such as innocence and insanity, for a captivating and unique aesthetic.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to cater to a niche audience interested in edgy, unconventional art.
- **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for galleries to exhibit and sell dark-cute art, attracting a distinct segment of art enthusiasts.
- **Merchandise Retail:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of dark-cute art by offering merchandise featuring the unique and captivating artwork.

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