# Historic Artwork Typography Oded Ezer Unveils New Typography with a Show at the Virtrina Gallery By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-typography References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3040429/type-made-from-fragments-of-famous-artworks?partner) & [odedezer](http://odedezer.com/) Wacky Israeli typographer Oded Exer is back with 'Practical Particles,' a showcase of new [typography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair) that he's [exhibiting at the Vitrina Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024) of the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel. Exer borrows fragments from [classic pieces of artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery), such as the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh's self-portrait and the Girl With A Pearl Earring, in order to create an eccentric, one-of-a-kind typeface. Mona Lisa's index finger, for instance, is multiplied in the shape of a V, while Van Gogh's mustache is aggregated to form a hairy T. Meanwhile, the typeface for Vermeer's 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' is "all eyes," creating a hypnagogic effect that's pretty disturbing (with a capital D -- get it??). All in all, Exer's "typographic mutations," as they are described by exhibition curator Reuven Givati, are absolutely riveting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artwork-inspired Typography:** Creating unique typefaces from fragments of classic art pieces. - **Eccentric Typographic Mutations:** Developing striking and unusual typography that captures attention. - **Hypnagogic Text Effects:** Creating text that has a dreamy, surreal or disturbing effect on the viewer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** The use of eccentric typography can help brands stand out in a crowded marketplace. - **Graphic Design:** Designers can explore creating new and unique fonts that capture attention and interest. - **Fine Arts:** Fine artists can explore incorporating typography into their pieces, or experimenting with text-based art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/institute-of-infinite-curiosity.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Unconventional Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024.md)