The top trends this week were, for the most part, twists on existing characters and artistic conventions, including some amazing street art.
One of the most encouraging trends to come out this week was the debut of the first ever gay kiss in an Archie comic. Reflecting how progressive the Archie franchise has become, and timed perfectly given the events of the past week.
One of the most shocking street art trends to be covered on the site made a splash this week, and featured Disney princesses acting violently, lurking behind street corners. Subversive, and making a clear subversive statement about popular culture, this work by Herr Nilsson is exemplary.
For more information on leading trends influencing a wide range of industries, check out Trend Hunter's Trend Reports.
Top Trends of the Week
From Amazing Street Art to LGBT Comic Book Characters:
Courtney Scharf — Jul 11, 2013 — Art & Design
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Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
This Doll is the Iconic Barbie Doll Properly Proportioned
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Unusable Everyday Item Photography
These Shots Make Everyday Objects Useless by Changing Designs
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Violent Princess Street Art
Herr Nilsson's 'Dark Princesses' Depicts Gun-Toting Disney Princesses
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Godly Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Portrays a Woman as a God or Goddess
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Rugged Refinement Editorials
The Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 Image Series Shows Distinguished Masculinity
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Famously Fashionable Youngsters
The Stylish Alonso Mateo is and Adorable Instagram Sensation
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Sci-Fi Engagement Photos
This Couple Staged a 'Doctor Who' Wedding Shoot
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Secluded Sanctuary Hotels
The Songjiang Hotel is Built Straight into an Abandoned Quarry
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Comically Repetitive Yearbook Photos
This GIF Complies 40 Years of Yearbook Photos of a Teacher
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Miniature Car Captures
This Series Features Toy Cars Photographed Off the Beaten Path
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LGBT Comic Book Characters
Archie Comics' Character Kevin Got His First Kiss
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Futuristically Regal Editorials
'Thornfield in Flame' Blends Old World Charm With Modern Accents
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Leather-Strapped Ledges
This DIY Shelf Tutorial Makes it Easy to Create Stylish Storage Solutions
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Animal Mash-Up Art
These Bright and Unusual Animal Art Works Combine Different Species
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Anxiety-Themed Photography
It's Hardly Noticeable by John William Keedy Questions Normalcy
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Lion Dog Costumes
Confuse Your Friends and Neighbours With this Hilarious Costume for Your Canine
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Woodland Creature Rings
This Adorable Fox Ring Wraps Around Your Finger
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Neon-Printed Postmodern Fashion
The Antidote Street Style Issue Stars ColorfulPostmodern Styles
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Furniture Part Bottle Openers
This One-Piece Bottle Opener is a Removed Steel Part of a Stool
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Iconic Vacation Itineraries
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Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
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