The Mr. Brainwash Icons Exhibit debuted in New York City last week in the meatpacking district. Mr. Brainwash, a French filmmaker turned artist, is known for taking a lot of influence from the famed Mr. Warhol as a good majority of his work features famous actors and musicians both past and present, saturated in random technicolor streaks.
The Mr. Brainwash Icons Exhibit seems more of just a reprisal than anything truly original. Make of it what you will, I don't find anything really inspiring by crudely painting over celebrities' mug shots.
Warholesque Celeb Portraits
The Mr Brainwash Icons Exhibit Casts Celebrities in a New Light
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Pop Art - There is an opportunity for artists to create their own twist on the Andy Warhol style, transforming the iconic images of celebrities into contemporary pieces that continue to inspire, entertain, and captivate
2. Technicolor Art - Artists can explore new ways of introducing color into their work by using random technicolor streaks, creating pieces that are both visually stimulating and memorable
3. Reappropriation Art - The trend of re-appropriating existing art and making it their own is a disruptor to the art industry, giving new opportunities for artists to showcase their unique and inventive interpretations of already established imagery
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry has an opportunity to bring a fresh take on existing art styles and methods, adding a unique and innovative twist and creating new and exciting pieces that capture audiences
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore new ways of showcasing celebrities in art forms as ways of promoting their work in a fresh and modern way
3. Advertising - Advertising companies can take a cue from the Mr. Brainwash Icons exhibit and use art-based advertisements featuring celebrities to create more engaging and memorable ads that captivate audiences and promote products