# Retro Cartoon Exhibitions Kenny Scharf Barberadise Collection Features the Jetsons and Flinstones By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-09-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-barberadise References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24897/) & [gradientmagazine](http://www.gradientmagazine.com/2009/09/kenny-scharf-“barberadise”-exhibition/) Kenny Scharf’s Barberadise exhibition is a flashback straight from my childhood. The colorful collection of paintings features familiar-looking scenes from two families from very different eras - The Jetsons and The Flinstones. According to GradientMagazine.com, Barberadse “implies a utopian world that is at once [nostalgically comic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series) and vibrantly cosmic.” Even if you are not an art buff, Kenny Scharf is sure to bring you a sense of nostalgia **Implications** - In the last few years, the entertainment world has placed an increased focus on developing animated properties. An effective way for a company or brand to capitalize on this movement toward animated features is by attaching their brand to a popular animated character or creating their own. By adding an animated character the company provides alternate areas of promotion for their product (toys, video games, cartoons). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Focus on Animated Properties:** Opportunity for companies to attach their brand to popular animated characters or create their own, providing alternate areas of promotion for their products. - **Nostalgic Comic and Cosmic Art:** Artists can explore the concept of a utopian world that combines nostalgic and comic elements with vibrant cosmic themes, attracting viewers with a sense of nostalgia. - **Flashback Exhibitions:** Exhibitions featuring retro cartoon themes can evoke childhood memories and create a sense of nostalgia, appealing to individuals in search of familiar and comforting experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Businesses in the entertainment industry can take advantage of the increased focus on animated properties by developing partnerships with popular animated characters or creating their own animated content. - **Art:** Artists can explore the concept of nostalgic comic and cosmic art, creating unique pieces that resonate with viewers who seek both a sense of nostalgia and vibrant, captivating visuals. - **Exhibition and Event Planning:** Exhibition and event planning professionals can tap into the market demand for flashback exhibitions that feature retro cartoon themes, providing attendees with nostalgic and engaging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Cartoon Painting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-painting-collections-diamond-art-club-and-paramount-join-forces-for.md) - [Artistically Adorned Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf1.md) - [Art-Focused Retail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-2.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpo.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md)