# Star Wars For Posterity Intergalactic Photoshopping Puts Characters In Famous Paintings By Alex Covert | Published 2009-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-characters-pose-for-posterity-intergalactic-photoshopping References: [news.sky](http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Star-Wars-Photoshop-Competition-On-Pieces-Of-Art/Media-Gallery/200902115215880?lpos=UK_News_News_in_Picture_Home_Region_0&lid=GALLERY_15215880_Star_Wars_Photoshop_Competition_On_Pieces_Of_Art) & [worth1000](http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?contest_id=22669&display=photoshop&page=5000) With digital imaging software, you never know what to believe nowadays… unless it comes from Worth1000.com, an image manipulation contest site. Knowing that, you can be sure that what you’re seeing is 100% fake. A recent contest instructed artists to put [Star Wars characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) into famous pieces of art. They include, among others, C3PO as a Da Vinci sketch, Yoda as cupid, [R2D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2) being offered a can of DW40 by a Renaissance woman and a rendition of the Last Supper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 16% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Imaging Manipulation:** The manipulation of digital images through software provides opportunities for creative artwork and visual storytelling. - **Integrating Pop Culture with Art:** Blending pop culture icons like Star Wars characters with famous artworks creates a unique and engaging visual experience. - **Contest-based Creative Platforms:** Online platforms that host image manipulation contests create a space for artists to showcase their skills and push the boundaries of creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design industry can explore the use of digital imaging software to create innovative visual campaigns and brand experiences. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can tap into the trend of integrating pop culture with art to attract new audiences and create interactive exhibitions. - **Online Communities:** Online communities centered around image manipulation contests offer a platform for artists to collaborate, learn and experiment with digital art techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-of-creativity.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md)