Artist Turns Logos Of Famous Brands Into Weapons, And The Result Is Dangerously Awesome
It’s no secret that people love carrying famous logos around on their clothes, shoes, bags, and more. But what if those corporate symbols we all know and love came in a shinier, more lethal handheld form?
New York-based artist Tom Galle is well-known for his interpretive, boundary-pushing art, and he’s continuing his creative commentary on pop culture with his latest project, Corp Gear. The edgy undertaking sees him turning some of the most prevalent brand logos into sleek pieces of weaponry, including knives, brass knuckles, and even throwing stars.
Are they meant to symbolize how big brands are making us divide and fight each other? Who knows. What is for sure, though, is that these babies look cool enough to be action movie props. Scroll down to see Corp Gear for yourself, and be sure to check out more work from this world-renowned artist in the links provided.
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McDonalds Brass Knuckles
Nike Knife
Facebook Crowbar
Mercedes Ninja Star
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Share on FacebookThat picture of the artist in Manhattan with the "Knike Knife" is evidence of felony - carrying a knife more than four inches long in NYC.
We wouldn't have a civilization without them, so a bit of glorification doesn't hurt.
Load More Replies...I couldn't have any less interest in displaying logos on my clothes cause I'm not 12 or a ghetto banger.... nor somebody trying to embody some combination of the two. Nor would I wouldn't want to attract someone who'd be impressed by that.
One may argue of crowbar is considered a weapon... I mean isn't hammer a weapon too then?
OK as far as it goes, but these are obvious. i'd be impressed with creativity if it were such as AT&T.
My guess is that every single one of those companies will be suing for copy write infringement.
people are going to start stealing Mercedes ornaments and making ninja stars out them-thanks BP :(
they're all trash. more specifically, weapon-shaped objects that would only be used by a monumentally childish imbecile.
Load More Replies...why would you make these? All they do is make weapons even more scary and ugly. It's not art.
Art can be brutal, ugly and offensive. These are merely something of a statement and a with dark humor tint
Load More Replies...Being a knife lover, I consider this a really interesting and creative project. I'd love to have some of these weapons at home. I'm not gonna kill anyone of course, it's just that my Swiss knife is sometimes simply not enough to satisfy my needs. I'd have considered teaching myself how to throw a Mercedes star, if I had one! :D
great now i can Naruto run while throwing Mercedes ninja stars
Can't believe this garbage made it to bored panda!!! Nike knife only thing worth lookin at!! Mcknuckles..... mcgarbage!!!! Facebook crowbar? Please!!!!!
That picture of the artist in Manhattan with the "Knike Knife" is evidence of felony - carrying a knife more than four inches long in NYC.
We wouldn't have a civilization without them, so a bit of glorification doesn't hurt.
Load More Replies...I couldn't have any less interest in displaying logos on my clothes cause I'm not 12 or a ghetto banger.... nor somebody trying to embody some combination of the two. Nor would I wouldn't want to attract someone who'd be impressed by that.
One may argue of crowbar is considered a weapon... I mean isn't hammer a weapon too then?
OK as far as it goes, but these are obvious. i'd be impressed with creativity if it were such as AT&T.
My guess is that every single one of those companies will be suing for copy write infringement.
people are going to start stealing Mercedes ornaments and making ninja stars out them-thanks BP :(
they're all trash. more specifically, weapon-shaped objects that would only be used by a monumentally childish imbecile.
Load More Replies...why would you make these? All they do is make weapons even more scary and ugly. It's not art.
Art can be brutal, ugly and offensive. These are merely something of a statement and a with dark humor tint
Load More Replies...Being a knife lover, I consider this a really interesting and creative project. I'd love to have some of these weapons at home. I'm not gonna kill anyone of course, it's just that my Swiss knife is sometimes simply not enough to satisfy my needs. I'd have considered teaching myself how to throw a Mercedes star, if I had one! :D
great now i can Naruto run while throwing Mercedes ninja stars
Can't believe this garbage made it to bored panda!!! Nike knife only thing worth lookin at!! Mcknuckles..... mcgarbage!!!! Facebook crowbar? Please!!!!!
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