Medieval modern logos
Corporations run your life. They own your time, your attention, and eventually they will probably own your organs. So it makes perfect sense to reimagine their branding as if we were back in the Middle Ages, because honestly, not much has changed. We are all just serfs working for lords who have better logos than we do. The artist Ilya Denisov understands this better than anyone. He took the brands you worship and dragged them back to a time when life expectancy was thirty and reading was considered witchcraft.
These medieval modern logos are not just funny drawings. They are a reminder that power is eternal. Seeing a tech giant represented as a bizarre monster in an illuminated manuscript feels correct. It feels right. If you are going to be crushed by a conglomerate, they should at least have a coat of arms that looks cool on a shield while they are burning your village. This art exposes the brutality behind the marketing. It is branding stripped of its friendly facade and returned to its violent roots.
The juxtaposition of slick corporate identity with the grotesque style of the Middle Ages is jarring in the best way. These illustrations blend middle ages branding with the apps and products you use every day. It is a history lesson and a critique of consumerism wrapped in one very weird package.
There is something undeniably cool about seeing the UFC logo turned into a wrestling match between monks. Ilya Denisov art manages to capture the essence of these brands while mocking the absurdity of their ubiquity. It makes you wonder what archeologists in a thousand years will think when they dig up our iPhones.
If you like seeing modern culture clashed with history, you are going to love this kind of art. You should check out history memes, art history humor, and classical art parodies for more highbrow laughs.
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Katie Rodriguez is a seasoned writer with eight years dedicated to meme commentary, viral internet events, and digital storytelling. Formerly a senior meme analyst at Bored Panda and an occasional guest contributor at Vice's Motherboard, Kat specializes in meme culture’s intersection with social media phenomena—covering trends like Milk Crate Challenge, Area 51 Raid, and Baby Yoda. She’s known for her witty writing style and deep understanding of why certain memes resonate across generations, making her a valuable voice on Thunder Dungeon.
