# Major League Propaganda Art Chris Speakman Brings War Art to Baseball By Peter Vallas | Published 2010-12-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/major-league-propaganda References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/home/sports-propaganda-prints/) Some view baseball as a game, while others see it as a religion. Illustrator and print artist Chris Speakman created these [special-edition prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-of-diamonds) to blend the inspiration [sports rivalries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition) created with the impact of 1940s propaganda art. Even though [baseball season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-collection) has been over for a while, you can still definitely prep your excitement for the upcoming season with these motivating and inspiring works of art. **Implications** - Taking modern commodities and combining them with retro features is a great way to appeal to a growing consumer base. As many individuals feel overwhelmed with the extraordinary amount of technology in contemporary society, a large majority of customers find satisfaction and comfort in products from times gone by. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern versions of popular art styles from the past to appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Sports-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different sports themes with art to create unique and captivating pieces that resonate with sports enthusiasts. - **Propaganda-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use propaganda art techniques to create persuasive visual messages that engage consumers and spark conversations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate different artistic styles and techniques to create contemporary art that attracts a broader consumer base. - **Sports Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sports-themed merchandise with artistic elements to offer unique products that stand out in the market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize propaganda-inspired art in advertising campaigns to create memorable and impactful visuals that leave a lasting impression on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Baseball Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwrite-x-mlb-game-face.md) - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp-1.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Manhole Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhole-cover-1.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-inspired-cocktails.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md)