# Artistic Cartoon Renditions (UPDATE) Year of the Fan South Park Displays Original Interpretations By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-fan-south-park References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/03/31/15-artists-interpret-south-park/) & [southparkstudios](http://www.southparkstudios.com/fans/yotf) Ron English's 'Last Supper in South Park' was the artwork shown to kick off the South Park gallery. Now more original pieces have been unveiled since the Year of the Fan South Park gallery kicked off on the 28th. The Year of the Fan South Park gallery celebrates 15 years of the unapologetic foul-mouthed cartoon that's been adored by many. Ron English invited 14 additional artists to give their own interpretations of the beloved animated series and so far, all of them look extremely impressive. Fans are also encouraged to submit their own original pieces as contributors. The Year of the Fan South Park exhibition is currently running at the [Opera Gallery in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) and will remain open until April 10th, 2011. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Cartoon Renditions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists to create unique interpretations of popular cartoons. - **Fan-involved Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engaging fans in the art world by inviting their submissions and contributions. - **Celebrating Animated Series:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Commemorating milestone anniversaries of beloved cartoons through dedicated exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hosting exhibitions featuring collaborations between artists and popular cartoons. - **Animation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging fan participation and interaction within the animated series. - **Fan Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms that empower fans to contribute to the creative process of their favorite shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Person Gallery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art.md) - [Appointment-Basis Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-tears-im-lovin-it.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md)