# Revived Masterpieces Zilda Breathes New Life into Famous Paintings and Puts Them on the Streets By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zilda References: [streetgiant](http://streetgiant.com/2011/01/31/zilda’s-new-wheatpastes/) & [zildastreetart.blogspot](http://zildastreetart.blogspot.com/) Street artist Zilda has turned a lot of heads with this most recent collection of [graffiti artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti). The self-taught sculptor uses the city as his backdrop for his wheatpaste art. Putting a twist on [famous paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) and well-known works of art, Zilda creates revivals of the famous work and portrays them in a new light. Using props around the wheatpaste paintings, he brings the collection to life and makes it interactive. **Implications** - In a day and age where the controversy rages as to whether or not art is 'too elite,' an artist who specializes in [fine street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) brings art out of the ivory towers and museums and directly to the people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Wheatpaste:** Opportunity for street art to become more interactive and immersive through the use of props and additional elements. - **Modernizing Classics:** Potential for artists to revitalize classic works of art and provide a new perspective through modernized interpretations. - **Access to Art:** Expanding opportunities for communities to engage with art beyond museum and gallery settings and democratizing access to art for all. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Street Art:** Innovations in street art that push the boundaries of traditional graffiti and offer new avenues for artistic expression. - **Art Education:** New approaches to art education that incorporate street art and provide intersectional experiences to a diverse range of students. - **Tourism and Culture:** The potential for street art and public art installations to act as a driver for tourism, cultural experiences, and community development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md)