# Psychotic Emperor Photography Konstantinos Rigos Gives the Emperor's New Clothes a Racy Revamp By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-03-21 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konstantinos-rigos1 References: [dimosthenisgrivas.gr](http://www.dimosthenisgrivas.gr/projects.php?PRJ_Code=201042201387930875559979332600X0422p4921NSxHpTP4c) & [rigosk.gr](http://www.rigosk.gr/) Unlike Hans Christian Andersen's emperor, who cringes after a child cries out, “But he isn't wearing anything at all,” Konstantinos Rigos' emperor, played by Michalis Theophanous, psychotically embraces his nudity. This truly is a [masterful reinvention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience) of the Emperor's New Clothes parable, with psychotic behavior key for Konstantinos Rigos' refurbished brilliance. Using nudity and a frisky female singer, Dimitra Matsouka, Konstantinos Rigos' play takes passionate psychotic tendencies to new heights. Mostly lying on an elongated white table, the emperor is portrayed with only [fashionable sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) and sometimes black shades in a seemingly creepy bathroom space doing all kinds of bizarre things. From running like a bull to drawing on the white-squared walls, the emperor in Konstantinos Rigos' psychotic revamp is one colorful character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychotic Behavior Reinvention:** The use of psychotic behavior in artistic interpretations is creating new and provocative experiences for audiences. - **Nudity as a Performance Element:** Artists are incorporating nudity into their performances to challenge societal norms and provoke conversations about body and self-expression. - **Exploring Taboo Topics in Art:** Artistic works that push boundaries and explore taboo subjects are gaining traction, appealing to audiences seeking unconventional and thought-provoking experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Performing Arts:** The performing arts industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate provocative elements into their productions, challenging traditional norms and engaging audiences on a deeper level. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the use of unconventional elements like nudity and psychotic behavior in their designs and presentations, pushing boundaries and creating unique and impactful fashion statements. - **Contemporary Art:** Contemporary artists can use their work to explore and confront societal taboos, sparking conversations and pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md)