# Artistic Reinterpreted Holiday Art 'Santa Classics' Infuses Saint Nick into Famous Paintings By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-classics References: [philebrity](http://www.philebrity.com/2013/11/25/rumblings-santa-baby/) & [santaclassics](http://www.santaclassics.com/) After engaging in over 20 years of Santa-styled self-portraiture, photographer Ed Wheeler decided to take things one step further with his 'Santa Classics' exhibit. Wheeler takes a trip back in time, stepping into some seriously famous art masterpieces dressed as the jolly gift-giver. Wheeler was inspired by iconic images such as Sandro Botticelli' 'The Birth of Venus,' Henri Rousseau's 'The Dream' and Caravaggio's 'Supper at Emmaus.' The end result is a hilarious homage to the original works of art that can be enjoyed regardless of whether you've been [naughty or nice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughty-or-nice-video). The [Philadelphia Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillyhead) has published the images in a [series of holiday cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection), which would make a perfect card for any art enthusiasts with a sense of humor. The exhibit takes place on the first Friday of December at Bahdeebahdu and continues until the 21st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art-inspired Self-portraiture:** There is an opportunity to create a trend of self-portraiture inspired by famous works of art, allowing individuals to reinterpret and pay homage to iconic images. - **Humorous Art Exhibits:** The creation of art exhibits that infuse humor into famous masterpieces offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage audiences and bring a fresh perspective to classic art. - **Art-themed Holiday Cards:** An emerging trend of art-themed holiday cards presents an opportunity for artists to collaborate with museums or galleries to create unique and amusing cards for art enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the trend of art-inspired self-portraiture to create unique and visually captivating images that appeal to art lovers. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can embrace the trend of humorous art exhibits, providing a platform for artists to showcase their innovative reinterpretations and attract a wider audience. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can tap into the trend of art-themed holiday cards, collaborating with artists and museums to design visually appealing and humorous cards that resonate with art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Americana Artwork Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-rockwell-for-pottery-barn.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Luxe-Jewelry Artful Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-2.md) - [Santa-Themed Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-suite.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md)