# Ultra-Rare Pop Art Paintings KAWS' 'UNTITLED (STORMTROOPERS)' is Inspired by Andy Warhol's Style By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-stormtroopers References: [luxurylaunches](https://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/kaws-untitled-stormtroopers-painting-hits-the-market-for-an-estimated-price-of-205000.php) & [phillips](https://www.phillips.com/detail/kaws/HK010221/133) KAWS, an American artist and designer, has a pop art painting called 'UNTITLED (STORMTROOPERS)' which is inspired by [Andy Warhol's creative practice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-andy-warhol). The painting is an acrylic on-photo canvas piece and is done in [KAWS' contemporary style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws), taking inspiration from Andy Warhol's Do-It-Yourself series. 'UNTITLED (STORMTROOPERS)' is one of KAWS' early works, incorporating recognizable elements like KAWS' mask and coiling snake design. These artistic elements relegate the Stormtroopers, a symbol of order and fear, to comical cartoons, ultimately robbing them of their power. 'UNTITLED (STORMTROOPERS)' is being [auctioned off at Phillips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester)' 20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design sale with the price starting at over $200,000. The genuine KAWS art piece is signed and dated, assuring its authenticity. Phillips' art auction will begin on June 7th, 2021. Image Credit: Luxury Launches ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Pop Art Nostalgia:** Using inspiration from historic pop art pieces to recreate contemporary paintings or products. - **Disrupting Traditional Art Sales:** Incorporating modern techniques like online auctions or blockchain authentication into art sales. - **Subversive Art:** Taking traditional symbols or icons and manipulating them to create messages of subversion or satire. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Auction Houses:** Finding new and innovative ways to sell art, such as online auctions or incorporating blockchain technology for authentication. - **Galleries and Museums:** Adapting to new trends in contemporary art that focus on satire, subversion, and nostalgia to attract and engage visitors. - **Contemporary Art Collectors:** Investing in subversive or nostalgic pieces that push boundaries and disrupt traditional ideas of what art is or should be. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Pop Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Artist Painting-Adorned Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-vodka-bottle-1.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Limited-Edition Astronaut Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-astronaut-sculpture.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md)