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Monumental Pop Culture Mashups

Nathan Stapley's Exhibit is a Fun Mashup of Famous Characters

— August 26, 2011 — Pop Culture
Nathan Stapley is an artist who brings together famous faces in a collaborative way in order to make a work of art that is both witty and wonderful. His latest work titled 'The Same Gang: Compartmentalizing Pop-Culture Iconography' is truly a monumental pop culture mashup.

When looking through this preview of Nathan Stapley's 'Ramone Warriors,' 'Greasers' and 'Dads' portraits, it's easy to pick out a ton of familiar faces that certainly fit well together; who knew Mrs. Doubtfire and Darth Vader would ever grace the same page? This latest exhibit will be on display at the Gallery1988 in Santa Monica, California from August 26 - September 10, 2011 and is certainly worth checking out.

Implications - Refrences to popular culture instantly represent an artist or company's appreciation of history, cinema and the goings-on of mass society. Companies who are looking for ways to infuse humor into their consumer products should take a note from Nathan Stapley.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Mashups - Exploring the combination of famous characters from different sources to create unique works of art.
2. Collaborative Art - Creating artwork that brings together popular characters in a witty and wonderful way.
3. Humorous Consumer Products - Infusing humor into consumer products by referencing popular culture.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can explore the concept of pop culture mashups to create unique and engaging artwork.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can collaborate with artists to create mashup projects that resonate with their audiences.
3. Consumer Goods - Companies in the consumer goods industry can incorporate elements of humor and pop culture into their products to appeal to a wider audience.
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