Beards, Theft, and Other Peculiar Factors That Turn Images Into Icons

"Where does the notion of an iconic image come from?" is the driving question behind this work. To find out, Kemp chose 11 of the world's most recognizable images in areas as distinct as biology and product design. The slide show?above reveals his 11 picks, and a few of the most interesting factors that propelled their rise from obscurity to fame.

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