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I Combined The Number Of Each Decade With One Thing That Defined It (9 Gifs)
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!
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1 for 1910s
Inspired by ‘Suprematism’ by Kazimir Malevich.
2 for 1920s
Inspired by Art Deco.
3 for 1930s
Inspired by ‘The Persistence of Memory’ by Salvador Dali.
4 for 1940s
Inspired by Film Noir.
5 for 1950s
Inspired by Saul Bass’s title sequence for Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘North By Northwest’.
6 for 1960s
Inspired by Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD).
7 for 1970s
Inspired by ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ by Pink Floyd.
8 for 1980s
Inspired by Memphis Design.
9 for 1990s
Inspired by ‘The Matrix’.
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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...
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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Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago
Guys I'm really curious to know: which of these is your favourite?
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.
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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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.
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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sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Very impressive, we are never too old to learn new ideas, thanks !!!
BeenElle 5 years ago
Neat! Keep going; you’ve already got two more decades you can do (2000s and 2010s) 😉
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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Mer 5 years ago
Idk how something can be both blatant and subtle, but somehow these are...blatantly subtle. Great job - very nicely done.
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!
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!
Load More Replies... Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago
Actually all of them are GIFs. You just have to wait and see! 😉
Load More Replies... Iris Kelly 5 years ago
The last one is made of Japanese katakana. That was the only thing I saw...
Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago
Had no idea! Just knew that this was the font used in The Matrix!
Load More Replies... Akber Ahmed (Post author) 5 years ago
Guys I'm really curious to know: which of these is your favourite?
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.
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!
Load More Replies... 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.
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.
Load More Replies... sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
Very impressive, we are never too old to learn new ideas, thanks !!!
BeenElle 5 years ago
Neat! Keep going; you’ve already got two more decades you can do (2000s and 2010s) 😉
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.
Load More Replies... Mer 5 years ago
Idk how something can be both blatant and subtle, but somehow these are...blatantly subtle. Great job - very nicely done.
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!
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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