# Culture-Clashed Iconic Paintings Robert Brandenburg's Changes Will Make You Giggle By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-brandenburg References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2012/01/10/robert-brandenburgs-found-art-as-fine-art/) & [brandenburgart](http://brandenburgart.com) In his artwork, Artist Robert Brandenburg edits [classic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-rockwell-for-pottery-barn) to add a little more hilarity and flavor to them. While the original artists may not necessarily agree with his edits, they probably did let out a chuckle. His artwork often features [characters from pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre), including Winnie the Pooh as he is chased down by a hungry lion who is ready to tear him limb from limb . A painting of a table with some fruit and cigars on it has now turned into a [Toy Story smoking session](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo) as Woody kicks back with zoned-out look on his face. Robert Brandenburg's revamped artwork takes pictures that were worth a 1000 words and turns them into pictures that are worth 1000 words and some good giggles as well. Perhaps the best part of his work though is how he combines such unrelated subjects to make one unforgettable series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 93% | 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 - **Pop Culture Artwork Edits:** The trend of artists editing classic paintings to include pop culture references for added humor and creativity. - **Unrelated Subject Combos:** The trend of combining seemingly unrelated subjects in artwork to create unique and memorable pieces. - **Humorous Artwork:** The trend of incorporating humor into traditionally serious forms of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage these trends by encouraging artists to experiment and push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from partnering with artists in producing and promoting pieces that incorporate pop culture references and humor. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing professionals can use the trend of unrelated subject combos to create unconventional and attention-grabbing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md)