Collage art by @artlexachungArts+Culture / LightboxKim Kardashian v the classicsTo celebrate the release of Selfish, we explore the unexpected art history crossovers in the selfie queen’s Instagram feedShareLink copied ✔️May 5, 2015Arts+CultureLightboxText Emma Hope Allwood Kim vs the classics Kim Kardashian West is the pioneer of the 21st century’s predominant art form, the selfie. According to Rizzoli, the publishers of her new book Selfish, she’s a “trailblazer of the selfie movement” who has “mastered the art” of iPhone self portraiture, and frankly, we’re inclined to agree. So much so, that we invited the mavericks behind @artlexachung to dive into her Instagram feed and explore the unexpected art history crossovers to be found within, from Kahlo to Magritte. Selfish, released today and already a best-seller, gives a no-holds barred look at the life of the social media mogul, from her first selfie circa 1984 to the perfected images she posts to her Instagram today. Scattered with lols commentary written in Kardashian West’s own hand (like how Yeezy nicknames her particularly dark spray tans ‘Yé tans’), we see the 21st century icon with make-up and without, dressed up and undressed, sunburned and sun-kissed. It’s not to be missed. Check out the full series of crossovers in the gallery above, and follow @artlexachung on Instagram here and on Tumblr here. The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas) by Frida Kahlo (1939) / Kim in a Balmain dress for her bachelorette party in Paris (Getty Images)Collage art by @artlexachungEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingNothing launches ‘Club Nothing’ nightlife series with a global fundAlongside its new global dance music event series, Nothing is awarding four independent creatives $10,000 each through the Club Nothing Fund to bring their biggest club nights, event series or festivals to lifeMusicEscentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expression NothingEventWhat Went Down at Club Nothing in New YorkBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicWhy everyone hates the FIFA World Cup halftime showArt & PhotographyAnd Love Comes in at the Eye: Passionate portraits from Tom Wood’s archiveLife & CultureIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?BeautyWhy are women now talking like looksmaxxers?Film & TVRosebush Pruning, an eat-the-rich satire that makes Saltburn look tameEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy