# Malleable Music Posters Stas Polyakov Makes Art Out of Unforgotten Vinyls By Kevin Morel-Fontaine | Published 2009-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-posters-the-art-of-stas-polyakov References: [cargo.plkv.ru](http://cargo.plkv.ru/#32930) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mousse/) The gallery above features very elegant posters by Russian designer Stas Polyakov. Polyakov distorts shapes to make them as light as air. They simply look like [floating vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record)--as if these strange records were made out of veils. Designer James White also wrote a post about Stas Polyakov on his blog and considers the Russian designer to be a great inspiration. This series is entitled 'Music requires tender handling.' Truer words were never said. **Implications** - This is a fantastic move for all true fans of [music history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-house). It's a way to dress up your music, clean up the area you keep it in, and put the proper emphasis on how music should be celebrated, borderline worshipped. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Posters:** Opportunity for companies to create art and design out of repurposed materials. - **Floating Vinyl Art:** Innovation opportunities for artists to create gravity-defying artwork using distorted shapes and materials. - **Music-inspired Art:** Market potential for designing art that highlights the cultural significance of music. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to utilize unconventional materials in their work. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Potential for eco-conscious companies to create sustainable decor out of repurposed materials. - **Music and Entertainment:** Opportunity for companies to create music-inspired merchandise or decor that appeals to music enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Poster-Inspired Music Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Vinyl Storage Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Concert-Producing Music Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stagespeaker.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Flying Saucer-Inspired Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-olsson.md) - [Playable Beer Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-campaign.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md)