Pop culture hieroglyphs
Fascinating! Look at this! It’s… it’s the Avengers, but they’re… they’re Egyptians! It’s a mashup! It’s a remix of history and… uh… comic books. Josh Ln, the artist, he’s done something remarkable here. He’s taken the flat, profile perspective of the tombs and applied it to Iron Man. It’s jarring, but it works! Life… uh… finds a way to be artistic.
And the DeLorean? It looks like a chariot of the gods! Which, I suppose, it is. It travels through time! The symbolism is rich. It’s dense. Seeing the Ghostbusters trapping a spirit in this style feels… correct. It feels like we are uncovering a prophecy that predicted the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man thousands of years ago. It is delightful. It is distinct. I must have one.
What if the scribes of Giza were obsessed with 80s blockbusters and Saturday morning cartoons? This stunning collection of “Pop Culture Hieroglyphs” bridges the gap between the Early Dynastic Period and the digital age, proving that some legends are truly timeless. Created by artist Josh Ln who is amazingly talented. Make sure to check out the rest of his work on instagram and Facebook.
The Ninja Turtles offering a pizza to a deity is the religion I want to join. “Cowabunga” takes on a whole new meaning when it’s carved in stone. And the Firefly crew as ancient figures? That hits deep. It turns a cancelled show into an eternal legend.
If you love art that remixes culture, keep exploring. We recommend checking out fan art, mashup culture, and geeky illustration for more creative crossovers.
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Alex Thompson has been chronicling internet culture and meme phenomena for nearly seven years. Starting at CollegeHumor and later becoming lead meme editor at Mashable, Alex has covered everything from vintage internet memes like Rickrolling to recent viral events such as Corn Kid and Grimace Shake. With a keen eye for what connects and entertains digital audiences, Alex writes with humor, relatability, and deep knowledge of online culture. At Thunder Dungeon, Alex is the go-to source for meme analysis, viral breakdowns, and internet nostalgia.
