# Video Game Artwork Gallery 1988 Presents Works with Mario and Friends By Jordan Miller | Published 2012-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiplayer-x2-art-exhibition References: [nineteeneightyeight](http://nineteeneightyeight.com/collections/multiplayer-x2) & [gammasquad.uproxx](http://gammasquad.uproxx.com/2012/02/our-20-favorite-pieces-from-gallery-1988s-video-games-art-show) Last week Gallery 1988 opened their 'Multiplayer X2,' an exciting new art exhibit showcasing the illustrations of [video game-inspired art posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip). The exhibition featured works from over 30 artists with such video game inspirations like Castlevania, Super Mario, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a personal favorite: Double Dragon. Any gamer or art fanatic should definitely check this out. LA’s Gallery 1988 is defining itself as a hotspot for contemporary pop art. Even if you’re unable to go, you can still check out a small sample of the show here. Most of the showcases are from video games from the early [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-king-of-games) and Sega Genesis days. Some of the pieces may not be recognizable at first, but this just adds to the retro charm of the pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video Game Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to create original, video game-inspired artwork that appeals to the gaming community. - **Contemporary Pop Art:** Chance for galleries and art institutions to showcase and promote contemporary pop art inspired by popular culture, including video games. - **Retro Gaming Nostalgia:** Potential for businesses to tap into the nostalgia of retro video games by offering products or experiences that evoke feelings of nostalgia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can embrace the trend of showcasing video game-inspired artwork to attract a younger, gaming audience. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for the gaming industry to collaborate with artists and incorporate video game artwork into their games and promotional materials. - **Merchandising:** Merchandising companies can capitalize on the trend by producing and selling merchandise featuring video game-inspired artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Video Game Merchandise Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-king-of-games.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Games Site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-games-site.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md)