# Violent Princess Street Art Herr Nilsson's 'Dark Princesses' Depicts Gun-Toting Disney Princesses By | Published 2013-07-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-street-art1 References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/disney-princesses-wielding-knives-and-guns-in-stockholm-street-art/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.605065589506660.1073741828.466089733404247&type=3) Herr Nilsson's fantastically quirky new street art series puts a dark twist on [classic princess street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Instead of depicting [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney) princesses as their typical fairy tale-esque and romantic selves, Nilsson depicts each princess as a weapon-wielding vigilante. Nilsson's murals look uncannily like the original Disney creations, down to their famous dresses and serene smiles. However, by adding a weapon to the princesses' delicate hands, Nilsson automatically turns these princesses into violence-promoting critiques of pop culture. He also draws them as if they're lying in wait for someone to come around the corner of the building on which they're painted. This murderous mentality contrasts the princesses' soft, feminine smiles, creating a darkly humorous satire of the [Disney franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule). With these murals, Nilsson has proven that he is not only a great artist, but also a wonderful parodier whose humor can be appreciated all over the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weaponized Princesses:** Creating street art that portrays Disney princesses as weapon-wielding vigilantes can disrupt traditional notions of princess culture and challenge societal expectations. - **Dark Satirical Art:** Using dark humor and satire in street art to subvert popular cultural icons, such as the Disney princesses, can be a disruptive way to engage audiences and provoke critical thinking. - **Subversive Street Art:** Utilizing street art as a medium to challenge the status quo and provoke conversations about popular culture can disrupt traditional art norms and engage a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Visual Arts:** The Visual Arts industry can explore the disruptive potential of creating satirical street art that challenges societal norms and explores unconventional themes. - **Entertainment:** In the Entertainment industry, incorporating subversive elements into popular franchises can disrupt traditional narratives and engage audiences in new and thought-provoking ways. - **Consumer Products:** The Consumer Products industry can leverage the popularity of subversive street art by collaborating with artists to create unique and edgy merchandise that appeals to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md)