# Flipped Famous Figures The Sam Saxton Ambigrams are Upside-Down and All Around Amazing By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-saxton-ambigrams References: [underconsideration](http://www.underconsideration.com/quipsologies/archives/june_2011/arminvit_3.php) & [samsaxton.blogspot](http://samsaxton.blogspot.com/2011/05/ambigrams-and-upside-down-heads.html) If you enjoy looking at art while in a handstand, this collection of Sam Saxton ambigrams is ideal for you. This New York-based artist likes to look at art from all directions -- literally. Sam Saxton created [clever ambigrams that fool the eye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). Ambigrams are pieces of art that portray the exact same image, no matter which direction you look at them from. For example, if you did want to gaze at a [gallery of Sam Saxton ambigrams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numu-boutique-hotel) while upside-down, you would see the exact same images that you would while standing upright. Saxton tends to favor famous figures as his main focus; his collection includes an amusing array of [political icons and even superheroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix). These Sam Saxton ambigrams are all around amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ambigram Art:** Opportunity for artists to create ambigrams that stimulate the viewer's perception and challenge traditional artistic norms. - **Multi-dimensional Viewing:** Innovation in art to create pieces that can be viewed from different angles, captivating the audience and engaging them in a unique visual experience. - **Visual Illusion:** A trend towards visual illusions in art, providing artists with an opportunity to manipulate perspective and create mind-bending creations. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore new avenues of creativity by incorporating ambigram art as a unique selling point. - **Design:** Design professionals can incorporate multi-dimensional viewing techniques to create interactive and dynamic visual experiences for their clients. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating visual illusions in entertainment venues like museums and galleries can attract a larger audience and provide an immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md)