# Post-Modern Art Spoofs Henry Hargraves Recreats Damien Hirst's ‘Spot' Paintings By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-hargraves References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/henry-hargreaves-damien-hirst-inspired) & [henryhargreaves](http://henryhargreaves.com/) Artist Henry Hargraves has an interesting take on Damien Hirst’s ‘Spot’ paintings. While many in the art world were applauding Hirst’s innumerable circles, it seems Hargraves had a different reaction. As discussed, Hirst’s Spot paintings were well very well received; so much so that galleries around the world are hosting pieces from the series simultaneously. In short, there are spots everywhere. Henry Hargraves seems to have realized that m&ms are also ubiquitous...and round...and colorful. Some may consider Henry Hargraves’s work derivative or even derisive. I do not think it is either one of these things. To the former point, one could say that Hargraves’s work is an humorous appendage to Hirst’s original work; to the latter point, one could simply say that is imitation is the finest form flattery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art Spoofing:** Opportunities to create satirical artwork using established works as a basis, potentially appealing to a wider audience with more accessible themes. - **Pop Culture Influenced Art:** Using recognizable and relatable imagery from popular media to create art with a humorous or thought-provoking twist, potentially generating viral interest in the modern age. - **Multi-disciplinary Art:** Blending different art forms or materials to create unique, innovative works that challenge traditional definitions of art and potentially attracting a wider audience with different interests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Opportunities to showcase derivative or satirical artwork inspired by established works as a way to attract a wider audience and generate buzz. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using pop culture references in advertising campaigns and materials to create a relatable, humorous or thought-provoking message that resonates with consumers. - **Entertainment:** Creating satirical or pop culture influenced art and showcasing it in entertainment venues such as theaters or music festivals as a way to engage with modern audiences and provide a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)