# Mini Cooper Canvases Minis Once Again Serve as Inspiration for Artists By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cooper-canvases-minis-once-again-serve-as-inspiration-for-artists References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2009/12/24/mini-x-wash-me/) & [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/) The MINI Cooper has become the cult classic of modern cars. It seems that everyone likes them, but you do not see them out in regularity. In a new book titled ‘Wash Me,’ MINI teams up with 10 [graphic artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto) to create some simply stunning art work. The MINI Cooper is no stranger to [serving as a canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover). We featured the collaboration with Krink earlier this year. Check out more MINI Cooper finds below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automotive Art:** Opportunity for artists to transform vehicles into unique works of art, creating a new market for customized automotive designs. - **Collaborative Branding:** Collaborative projects between automotive companies and artists can generate innovative and captivating branding opportunities, appealing to a wider audience. - **Cult Classic Revival:** The MINI Cooper's enduring popularity provides a platform for artists and designers to pay homage to the iconic car, sparking nostalgia and attracting new interest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automakers can explore partnerships with artists to launch limited edition art car models, offering customers exclusive and collectible automotive pieces. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic artists can tap into the automotive industry to showcase their skills and expand their portfolio by creating bespoke designs for cars and other vehicle-related products. - **Publishing:** Publishers and art book creators can collaborate with automobile brands to release coffee table books that feature automotive-inspired art, appealing to both car enthusiasts and art lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Miniature Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-20-years-edition.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Special Edition Seaside Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-convertible-seaside-edition.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Surf and Track Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin.md) - [Special Edition Small Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untold-edition.md) - [Electric Engine Upgrading Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-recharged-project.md)