KitchenAid: In the style of Gustave Klimt.
The KitchenAid stand mixer is an icon in its own right, but these advertising posters put this American classic into an interesting new context. I stumbled across these images from Brazil’s DDB advertising agency, which launched this campaign in the Summer of 2011. Each of these ad is quite remarkable, but I really think that the Klimt-inspired poster, pictured above, is by far the best of the series. The lethargy that I usually associate with many of Klimt’s subjects is cleverly transformed into pensive adoration in the KitchenAid ad (how does that sound for some quickly conceived art-school pseudo-lingo).
I’ve ranked the other five posters according to personal preference, based mostly upon how well that I think each homage “rings true” to its original inspiration. Just my opinion as an art-book junkie (and sucker for the discount section). Click any image for a larger view.
KitchenAid: In the style of Tamara de Lempicka
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KitchenAid: In the style of Henri Matisse.
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KitchenAid: In the style of Andy Warhol.
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KitchenAid: In the style of Tarsila do Amaral.
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KitchenAid: In the style of Salvador Dali.
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It would’ve been interesting to see a take on Roy Lichentsein.
Personally, I would love to see a take on Leroy Neiman.
How do I get a copy of some of the prints, I have a Brazilian Steakhouse, couple of locations would look cool. Thank you
I’m not sure. Maybe contact the ad agency somehow?
Thank you
Know the ad firm?