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Fake Memorial Murals

'lushsux' Depicted the Internet's Response to the Recent Taylor Swift Feud

— July 20, 2016 — Pop Culture
In light of one of the more recent Taylor Swift feuds with Kanye West, a Melbourne street artist by the name of 'lushsux' created a giant mural in a tongue-in-cheek memorial of the pop star.

The piece follows Kim Kardashian West's reveal that Taylor Swift allegedly consented to Kanye West's 'Famous' lyrics that she previously denied during her 2016 Grammy Awards acceptance speech. As the event took place during much of the same time that Calvin Harris Tweeted against his former ex, Taylor Swift has been met with substantial criticism from the public, with the Internet exploding with memes humorously targeted against the pop star.

lushux depicted these results of the Taylor Swift feud by painting a portrait of the singer next to the words "In Loving Memory of Taylor Swift 1989-2016."
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Memes - The proliferation of internet memes as a form of expressing criticism or humor in response to celebrity feuds presents an opportunity for brands to tap into this cultural phenomenon in their marketing strategies.
2. Street Art as Commentary - The use of street art to comment on current events and celebrities opens up possibilities for artists and brands to engage with audiences in a thought-provoking and visually impactful way.
3. Public Backlash and Cancel Culture - The public backlash and cancel culture that can arise from highly publicized feuds provides an opportunity for companies to align their brand values and actions with public sentiment to strengthen their reputation.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Marketing - The rise of social media memes presents an opportunity for marketing agencies and brands to leverage this form of user-generated content to connect with their target audience and generate brand awareness.
2. Street Art - The use of street art as a medium of expression makes it a potential platform for artists to collaborate with brands and create impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with the public.
3. Brand Reputation Management - With the potential for public backlash and cancel culture in the age of social media, companies across various industries can benefit from prioritizing reputation management to maintain a positive brand image.
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