# Pop Culture Propaganda Posters The Pop Culture Propaganda Ads Fuse the Modern with the Classic By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propaganda-poster References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/david-redon-remix-vintage-american-ads-pop-icons-04-04-2014/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/thedude) While it seems almost blasphemous to think about the government using blatant [propaganda posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) in this day and age, they were once a prominent part of society. In an inventive piece of [culture jamming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests), David Redon combines the prominence of old propaganda ads with the prominence of modern celebrities. The project is called 'Ads libitum' and it cleverly remixes artists into very [famous posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards). We see Kanye West inserted into the famous women rights advocating "We can do it" poster, Daft Punk "getting lucky" at a casino and even a young Michael Jackson on an aerosol can poster. Re-appropriation is one of the best ways to get a point across in the most inventive of ways. This propaganda poster set does that in one of the smoothest and classiest ways possible. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/david-redon-remix-vintage-american-ads-pop-icons-04-04-2014/), [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/thedude) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Culture Jamming:** Using re-appropriation to creatively convey messages through art. - **Remixing:** Combining old propaganda ads with modern celebrities to create new and unexpected visuals. - **Pop Culture Fusion:** Blending elements of popular culture icons with classic advertising aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunities to explore new artistic mediums and techniques that challenge societal norms. - **Advertising:** Creating innovative campaigns that grab attention by merging modern and classic styles. - **Entertainment:** Developing unique marketing strategies that resonate with audiences by integrating popular culture references. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Poster-Inspired Music Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md)