# Deifying Supermodels Maurizio Cattelan Idolizes Linda Evangelista in the W Magazine Art Issue By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linda-evangelista-in-the-w-magazine-art-issue References: [picsandmodels.blogspot](http://picsandmodels.blogspot.com/2009/10/linda-evangelista-w-magazine-november.html) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/w/blogs/editorsblog/2009/10/14/linda-evangelistas-secret-poul.htm) Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan curates [iconic Canadian Supermodel Linda Evangelista](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-renewal) in the W Magazine ‘Art Issue’. Cattelan is known for his inflammatory, [hyper-realistic religious-themed sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) and images. W commissioned a portfolio from him in which Evangelista is a more than willing participant. The editorial appears in W’s November 2009 ‘Art Issue’ and was photographed by Pierpaolo Ferrari and styled by Camilla Nickerson. Evangelista is both subversive and salacious while posing in garments from Rena Lange, Marc Jacobs, [Versace, Valentino Haute Couture and Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyper-realistic Religious-themed Art:** Opportunity to explore the boundaries of traditional artistic representations and push the limits of religious iconography. - **Collaborations with Supermodels:** Chance to merge art and fashion by featuring influential models in artistic projects. - **Provocative Editorial Shoots:** Innovation in editorial photography by creating controversial and thought-provoking images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to challenge societal norms and evoke strong emotional responses through their work. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and create unique and impactful campaigns. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publications to push creative boundaries and engage their readers with provocative content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Supermodel-Hosted Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-renewal.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md)