# Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-i2-camera References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/426382/Polaroid-x-Basquiat-Camera-Film-Have-Eye-Popping-Action-Scribbled-All-Over/) & [press.polaroid](https://press.polaroid.com/234822-polaroid-honors-its-shared-creative-spirit-with-basquiat?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  Polaroid introduces a new look at the limited-edition Now Generation 2 camera, which is the latest collaboration that snaps instant photos celebrating the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The camera is adorned with a unique design that is inspired by his work, specifically influenced by the Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump painting. Each one of the cameras is 'hydro-dipped' which means that it is decorated with a unique pattern that references the paintings. This makes sure that no two cameras are the same, making each one a special collector's item. Notably, each pack of the brand's instant film features 10 frame designs -- each one displays snippets of Basqiuat's work. The frames are a perfect finishing touch to the instant photos. Image Credit: Polaroid ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-edition Instant Cameras:** Exploring the trend of limited-edition instant cameras that honor famous artists through unique designs and collaborations. - **Art-inspired Hydro-dipped Designs:** Embracing art-inspired hydro-dipped designs on cameras as a way to celebrate and pay tribute to renowned artists. - **Collaborative Art-focused Collector's Items:** Showcasing the trend of collaborative art-focused collector's items like cameras that feature unique designs celebrating artist works. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for photography equipment manufacturers to innovate by creating limited-edition cameras that pay homage to famous artists through unique designs. - **Art and Design Collaborations:** Potential for growth in art and design collaborations within the consumer goods industry for creating special collector's items like hydro-dipped cameras inspired by renowned artists. - **Creative Printing and Framing Services:** Disruptive innovation potential for companies offering creative printing and framing services to cater to the demand for art-inspired frame designs in instant photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-generation-3-moma.md) - [Modern Museum Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now-generation-3-moma-edition.md) - [Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now-generation.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Nostalgic Camera Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now1.md) - [Skate Photography Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-x-thrasher.md) - [High-End Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-i2.md) - [Creative Manual Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i2.md)