# Unconventional Rnb Star Covers The Pharrell Williams W Magazine Art Issue is Conceptually Themed By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-w References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2014/05/pharrell-williams-w-magazine-art-issue.html) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com) The Pharrell Williams W Magazine art issue cover story is lensed by photographer Joshua White's. The RnB singer, [hip hop producer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1) and [fashion icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) is captured in a studio close-up while wearing his signature oversized hat accessory, shown here in charcoal grey. In addition to his status as a musical and style icon, the star is also known for his love or modern art. With a vast collection of [Japanese toy sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) and contemporary painted works, Pharrell Williams recently curated Toronto's own Design Exchange exhibit entitled "This is Not a Toy". The Pharell Williams W Magazine art issue cover defies convention. The star poses for a portrait that is layered with bent metal coil, a seemingly random object that references the star's ability to add his own modern twist on tradition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Art Covers:** The use of unconventional objects or materials on magazine covers presents an opportunity for innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Celebrity Curators:** Celebrities curating art exhibits allows for the merging of different industries and brings a fresh perspective to art curation. - **Mixing Traditional and Modern:** Blending traditional elements with modern twists creates a disruptive and visually striking aesthetic in the art world. ### Where This Applies - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazine publishers can explore unconventional cover designs to captivate readers and stand out from the competition. - **Art Curation:** The collaboration between celebrities and art institutions opens up new opportunities for unique and engaging exhibitions. - **Contemporary Art:** Artists can experiment with combining traditional and modern elements to challenge established norms and create innovative artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythically Designed Luxe Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-titan.md) - [Music Magazine Cover NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Physical Wearables Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-wearables-collection.md) - [Curated Pop Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Celeb-Backed Advocacy Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-dream.md)