# Pixelated Pop Portraits Mosaics Made from Rubik's Cubes By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubikubism-rubikcubism-rubiks-cube-art References: [rubikcubism](http://www.rubikcubism.co.uk/) These [pixelated pop portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-to-pixel-art) are made from the tiles of [Rubik's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube) cubes by an artist named CIX. The art style is called Rubikubism or Rubikcubism, and according to Cix's site, it's thought to have originated from a French artist called Invader. Cix can be privately commissioned for a personalized portrait done in Rubikubism style; the portraits above are a part of the 'Icon Divas' collection and are also all for sale. **Implications** - Check out portraits of Simon Cowell, Amy Winehouse, Che Guevara, Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Angelina Jolie, and even Nelson Mandela. These are a perfect gift for people into pop icon fan memorabilia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rubikubism Art:** The pixelated pop portraits made from Rubik's cubes tiles demonstrate the trend of Rubikubism art, offering opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts to explore this unique style of portraiture. - **Personalized Rubikubism Portraits:** The ability to privately commission personalized Rubikubism portraits presents a trend for individuals who want to own unique and customized artworks that reflect their personal interests and preferences. - **Icon Divas Collection:** The 'Icon Divas' collection featuring Rubikubism portraits of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie represents a trend in pop culture-inspired art, catering to fans of iconic figures in the entertainment industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The Rubikubism art trend opens up opportunities for artists, designers, and galleries to create and showcase unique artworks that appeal to a niche audience interested in innovative portraiture. - **Gift and Merchandise:** The pixelated pop portraits made from Rubik's cubes offer disruptive innovation opportunities within the gift and merchandise industry, providing a distinctive and artistic option for fans of pop icons in the form of collectibles and memorabilia. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** The availability of privately commissioned Rubikubism portraits presents a trend in event planning and entertainment industries, where organizers can offer unique experiences and interactive art installations featuring personalized Rubikubism artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube.md) - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-x-rubiks.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md)