# Hot Blonde Afros The Lee Powers 'The Artist is Present' Series Pays Tribute to Marina Abramovic By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-powers References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Artist-is-Present-a-Homage-to-Marina-AbramoviA/699746) & [leepowers](http://www.leepowers.com) Although entitled 'The Artist is Present,' this Lee Powers [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) could have easily been called "Lady in Red," considering its content. Nevertheless, Lee Powers is actually paying tribute to [performance artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition) Marina Abramović who recently held an [exhibit in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangirl) based around the concept of sitting and staring at a mute stranger. Shot for 125 Magazine, this Lee Powers 'The Artist is Present' spread is a simple yet stunning scene executed to perfection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Performance Art Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to capture and showcase performance art through photography. - **Conceptual Portraiture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new approaches to create thought-provoking portraits that convey deep meaning and pay tribute to influential artists. - **Interactive Art Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and interactive elements to enhance the viewer's experience in art exhibitions, creating a more immersive and engaging atmosphere. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) elements into photography to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate performance art techniques into traditional forms of fine art, blurring the lines between different artistic disciplines. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace technological advancements to create interactive and immersive art exhibitions that attract a wider audience and offer unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Subversive Artist Massage Parlours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmgreen-dragset.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md)