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I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

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Hi there. My name is Akber Ahmed and I am an illustrator who currently lives in Berlin, Germany.

I am deeply inspired by history and pop culture. As part of the #36DaysOfType challenge, I combined the number of each decade with one thing that defined it. Through the evolution of culture over each decade, we can trace our steps back in time. Enjoy!

More info: Instagram | Website

1 for 1910s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by ‘Suprematism’ by Kazimir Malevich.

2 for 1920s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by Art Deco.

3 for 1930s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by ‘The Persistence of Memory’ by Salvador Dali.

4 for 1940s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by Film Noir.

5 for 1950s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

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Inspired by Saul Bass’s title sequence for Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘North By Northwest’.

6 for 1960s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD).

7 for 1970s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

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Inspired by ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ by Pink Floyd.

8 for 1980s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by Memphis Design.

9 for 1990s

I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)

Inspired by ‘The Matrix’.

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Pop goes the culture. Illustrator obsessed with everything pop. Instagram: @akberl.in

Pop goes the culture. Illustrator obsessed with everything pop. Instagram: @akberl.in

What do you think ?

Corey Smith 5 years ago

These are so cool!

9points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks!

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Meop 5 years ago

I love that some of these are GIFs! It really enhances the effect.

6points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Actually all of them are GIFs. You just have to wait and see! 😉

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Iris Kelly 5 years ago

The last one is made of Japanese katakana. That was the only thing I saw...

5points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Had no idea! Just knew that this was the font used in The Matrix!

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Wottermehlon Doge 4 years ago

1950's was a risk! good job!

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Guys I'm really curious to know: which of these is your favourite?

1point

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

The 1940 I interpreted differenly - the stripes stood for me for the Nazi deathcamps where people wore those ragged striped clothes. Also the way 4 is standing in the doorway and the stripes on the wall of the room resembled a jail to me for some reason.

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Very interesting interpretation Alusair. In fact when I was coming up with the idea for this, I deliberately wanted to avoid any reference to the war that dominated the decade, but I guess it got out through the cracks in my subconscious! Your interpretation is as valid as mine or any other. I simply took my inspiration from Film Noir, but the image itself could represent several things. Thanks for sharing your wonderful insight!

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Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

Needs more upvotes!

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Woohoo yes please! Thanks!

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IvetaT 5 years ago

Wow, this is amazing, I like the last 3 artpieces the most. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that i was born in late 70s.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks a lot. Yes these seem to be the most popular ones, possibly because like you many of the viewers were born in the 70s, 80s or 90s.

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Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 5 years ago

nice

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks!

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sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

Very impressive, we are never too old to learn new ideas, thanks !!!

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

thanks for your kind words!

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Nacho Velardi 5 years ago

genial!

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Danke schön!

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Eagle Girl 5 years ago

Fantastic & So out of the box, Literally.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha good one. Thanks!

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BeenElle 5 years ago

Neat! Keep going; you’ve already got two more decades you can do (2000s and 2010s) 😉

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha I could but I’m capping it at 9. Stay tuned to @akbeyond_ on Instagram for another extremely detailed decade.

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Waxier Cereal Ai 5 years ago

Awesome concept!

0points

Mer 5 years ago

Idk how something can be both blatant and subtle, but somehow these are...blatantly subtle. Great job - very nicely done.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Hmm thanks (I think!)

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David Raymond Amos 5 years ago

Pure genius at work my new friend. Obviously a fella of my age would be partial to your offerings representing the 60s and 70s. Funny thing is I once took LSD while listening to Dark Side of the Moon. During the comeup I was chasing my girlfriend around with what I was convinced was a portable fire hydrant. “It’s the newest thing darlin’ check it out!”. Unfortunately it would be revealed later that I was chasing my beloved around attempting to pee on her and I’d managed to get it everywhere in the process. She married me anyway though so I guess it wasn’t that big of a deal... Look forward to your next work brother!

-2points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha I didn't see that coming! Thanks for the appreciation. I hope you're not attempting to pee on anyone else these days!

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Corey Smith 5 years ago

These are so cool!

9points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks!

4points

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Meop 5 years ago

I love that some of these are GIFs! It really enhances the effect.

6points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Actually all of them are GIFs. You just have to wait and see! 😉

9points

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Iris Kelly 5 years ago

The last one is made of Japanese katakana. That was the only thing I saw...

5points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Had no idea! Just knew that this was the font used in The Matrix!

4points

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Wottermehlon Doge 4 years ago

1950's was a risk! good job!

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Guys I'm really curious to know: which of these is your favourite?

1point

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

The 1940 I interpreted differenly - the stripes stood for me for the Nazi deathcamps where people wore those ragged striped clothes. Also the way 4 is standing in the doorway and the stripes on the wall of the room resembled a jail to me for some reason.

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Very interesting interpretation Alusair. In fact when I was coming up with the idea for this, I deliberately wanted to avoid any reference to the war that dominated the decade, but I guess it got out through the cracks in my subconscious! Your interpretation is as valid as mine or any other. I simply took my inspiration from Film Noir, but the image itself could represent several things. Thanks for sharing your wonderful insight!

4points

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Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

Needs more upvotes!

1point

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Woohoo yes please! Thanks!

2points

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IvetaT 5 years ago

Wow, this is amazing, I like the last 3 artpieces the most. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that i was born in late 70s.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks a lot. Yes these seem to be the most popular ones, possibly because like you many of the viewers were born in the 70s, 80s or 90s.

1point

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Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 5 years ago

nice

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Thanks!

1point

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sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

Very impressive, we are never too old to learn new ideas, thanks !!!

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

thanks for your kind words!

1point

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Nacho Velardi 5 years ago

genial!

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Danke schön!

1point

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Eagle Girl 5 years ago

Fantastic & So out of the box, Literally.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha good one. Thanks!

2points

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BeenElle 5 years ago

Neat! Keep going; you’ve already got two more decades you can do (2000s and 2010s) 😉

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha I could but I’m capping it at 9. Stay tuned to @akbeyond_ on Instagram for another extremely detailed decade.

1point

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Waxier Cereal Ai 5 years ago

Awesome concept!

0points

Mer 5 years ago

Idk how something can be both blatant and subtle, but somehow these are...blatantly subtle. Great job - very nicely done.

0points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Hmm thanks (I think!)

2points

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David Raymond Amos 5 years ago

Pure genius at work my new friend. Obviously a fella of my age would be partial to your offerings representing the 60s and 70s. Funny thing is I once took LSD while listening to Dark Side of the Moon. During the comeup I was chasing my girlfriend around with what I was convinced was a portable fire hydrant. “It’s the newest thing darlin’ check it out!”. Unfortunately it would be revealed later that I was chasing my beloved around attempting to pee on her and I’d managed to get it everywhere in the process. She married me anyway though so I guess it wasn’t that big of a deal... Look forward to your next work brother!

-2points

Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago

Haha I didn't see that coming! Thanks for the appreciation. I hope you're not attempting to pee on anyone else these days!

2points

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