Believe it or not, neo pop art can raise awareness espcially when celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Emma Watson and Miley Cyrus are involved. Contemporary artist aleXsandro Palombo depicted the celebrities as victims of domestic violence by creating fake photo shopped images of the them with brusies on their faces and necks. The photos are believable and are reminencent of mug shots with messages that say, "Life can be a fairytale if you break the silence. No woman is immune from domestic abuse. #Stopviolenceagainstwomen."
According to Hollywood Life, Palombo states, "Domestic violence is a social cancer that knows no boundaries nor social status, it can affect anyone, whether you're an ordinary person or a celebrity. To defeat him you need to use the antidote of culture by educating and raising awareness on Respect and Equality. Each of us has to do their part to help increase awareness to change things by any means." Palombo is known for utilizing pop art as a social and cultural platform.
The Daily Mail recalls Kim Kardashians' domestic abuse allegations filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against ex-husband and music producer, Damon Thomas. The producer, who worked with recording artists Pink and Lionel Richie, allegedly made the reality star quit college, work, and would forbid her to see friends. The documents revealed, "Thomas would punch her in the face, slam her against walls and throw her across the room, leaving her bruised and battered."
Actresses Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Stewart and singer Madonna are also included in the campaign.
A media release circulated to MStarz News mentioned some of his most notable works: "Disabled Disney Princesses," "Disney Princesses, Breast Cancer Survivors," "The Simpsons Go To Auschwitz", "The Simpsons turn Black, I Can't Breath," the personalities who get the Simpson treatment: Kate Middleton, the marriage of George and Amal Clooney, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Adele, Caitlyn Jenner and many others."
The United Nations Secretary-General's campaign, "Unite To End Violence Against Women" reports that 603 million women live in countries where domestic violence is not yet considered a crime.
