# Pop Culture Dissections 'IKON' Series Artwork Features Otherworldly Anatomy Pieces By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikon-series References: [nerdist](http://nerdist.com/pop-culture-dissections-you-wont-see-in-any-medical-books/) & [jonathanlevinegallery](http://jonathanlevinegallery.com/exhibits/nychos/) The [Jonathan LeVine Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) is hosting the 'IKON' series designed by Austrian artist Nychos. The street artist has produced a collection of artworks that delve into the skeletal and internal structure of [cartoon-like characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel). IKON blends the beautiful with the grotesque and is mesmerizing. The series contains dissection illustrations as well as translucent, x-ray versions of some of the characters. Its artist pays close attention to detail for the bones, circulatory system and organs in every drawing. Characters featured in the exhibit include the Statue of Liberty, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Darth Vader and Mickey Mouse. Some of Nychos' pieces are meant as a social commentary, such as the rubber ducky dissolving into polluted water. Art and [pop culture lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) alike will be captivated by the unique style of the IKON series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and science by creating anatomical art pieces that showcase the internal structure of characters. - **Translucent Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop translucent and x-ray artwork that allows viewers to see the internal workings of objects and characters. - **Socially Conscious Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use art as a medium to raise awareness and comment on social issues, like pollution and its impact on the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art techniques with technology to create interactive and immersive art experiences. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) technology into pop culture and entertainment experiences to provide viewers with a new perspective. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational resources that use anatomical art to make learning about the human body engaging and visually appealing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md)