# Voyeuristic Pop Art Shag's Peeping Toms By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voyeuristic-modern-art-shags-mid-century-art References: [jonathanlevinegallery](http://www.jonathanlevinegallery.com/?method=Exhibit.ExhibitArt&exhibitID=3EABD995-115B-5562-AAC3AD771E2A2F49&artidx=3&artistidx=1) & [jonathanlevinegallery](http://www.jonathanlevinegallery.com/?method=Artist.ArtistDetail&ArtistID=CA718F5A-3048-28EB-92DB4834B964447B&GalleryID=82C33C59-3048-28EB-92DB386C8C73340) California artist Shag’s latest series of [acrylics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at) includes a number of voyeuristic images and a plethora of peeping Toms. He’s renamed them, however; Shag’s peepers are are named Troy, Trevor, Trent, Terry, Todd, Titus, Ted, and Tim. The last two paintings are called “License to Peep” and my favorite of the series, “Angry-ex.” Shag’s real name is Josh Agle. The name ‘Shag’ is a clever contraction of the last two letters of his first and first two letters of his last names. Shag’s style can best be described as [kitschy-pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter). Many of his images celebrate consumerism and consumption in some form. The characters he creates are typically drinking, smoking and otherwise enjoying a lavish lifestyle in mid-century surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Voyeuristic Art:** Opportunities to create provocative and controversial art pieces that challenge society's perception of what is appropriate. - **Kitschy-pop Aesthetics:** A chance to create art, fashion, and design pieces that blend pop culture and mid-century aesthetics to create unique retro themes. - **Consumerist Celebration:** The opportunity to create products and marketing campaigns that celebrate consumerism and the lavish lifestyles of the past. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can experiment with different themes and styles in their art to create new and engaging pieces that challenge people's perceptions of what is acceptable. - **Fashion:** Designers can incorporate kitschy-pop aesthetics into their clothing lines and create retro themes that are unique and eye-catching. - **Marketing:** Marketers can create ad campaigns that celebrate consumerism and the lavish lifestyles of the past to promote products and services in unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Cheeky Luggage Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-luggage-tags.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md)