A project promoting United Kingdom history TV channel Yesterday's 'Secret Life Of...' program envisions what antiquated icons would look like if they lived today. A fun artistic endeavor, the modern makeovers have been masterfully imagined. This is due in large part to the watchful eye of Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, an award-winning academic, author and historian, who oversaw the project.
Taking over three months to complete, the 'Secret Life Of...' project gives people a different perspective of each historical figure. Showing off their personality in a way that is more relatable, the series is quite educational. For instance, William Shakespeares is depicted as a hipster who constantly keeps up with trends while a modern day Queen Elizabeth I sports a Hilary Clinton hairstyle and a stylish, designer suit.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Historical Figure Modernization
- Opportunity for artists or designers to create modernized versions of historical figures for entertainment and educational purposes.
- Personality-driven Rebranding
- Opportunity to rebrand historical figures by showcasing their unique personalities to make them more relatable and engaging for contemporary audiences.
- Timeless Imagery
- Opportunity to use classic imagery for modern-day purposes through the application of contemporary designs and styles.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- Industry that can engage in celebrity and cultural rebranding by creating modernized versions of historical figures for film, television, or internet consumption.
- Design and Fashion
- Industry that can explore creative reinterpretation of classic or historical styles through modern fashion and graphic design, ultimately creating new and unique styles which reflect the past and present.
- Education
- Opportunity for educators to use modernized imagery of historical figures to make lessons more engaging and relatable for students and to spice up their learning experience.
