Russia, 1st Jan 2026 – Brigitte Bardot remains one of the most enduring cultural figures of the 20th century – not only for her film work, but for the way her image reshaped ideas of femininity, autonomy, and visual power. Long after her most iconic performances, Bardot’s presence continues to circulate across fashion, photography, and contemporary art, functioning less as nostalgia and more as a living visual language.
That language has recently resurfaced in a contemporary context through the work of artist JP.Simon, whose Brigitte Bardot–inspired collection draws on the graphic repetition and bold iconography associated with Andy Warhol. Rather than revisiting Bardot as a cinematic figure, the project reframes her as a cultural symbol – one capable of being reinterpreted through modern artistic systems. The collection was featured in Irrationalist, a magazine known for examining cultural icons through a conceptual and contemporary lens.
JP.Simon’s work sits within a broader trend in visual culture: the reexamination of feminine archetypes not as historical artifacts, but as ongoing forces. His practice extends beyond the Bardot series into a larger body of work — including more than 150 paintings – that explores themes of power, beauty, and resistance through recurring female imagery.
A parallel exploration of feminine iconography can be found in the work of actress and filmmaker Gia Skova, whose comic book universe Lucinda has attracted attention for its unconventional approach to female heroism. Unlike traditional franchise protagonists, Lucinda is constructed less as a narrative explanation and more as a visual and symbolic presence – autonomous, uncompromising, and resistant to simplification.
Industry observers have noted that characters like Lucinda reflect a broader shift in contemporary storytelling, particularly in film, comics, and transmedia IP, where presence and memorability increasingly outweigh traditional character exposition. In this sense, the lineage from figures such as Bardot to modern creations is not one of imitation, but of continuity – a shared emphasis on immediacy, visual authority, and cultural imprint.
Both Bardot and Lucinda operate through a similar mechanism of recognition. Their impact is not driven by overt sexuality or spectacle, but by a form of screen and visual presence that lingers. It is an effect that resists explanation yet remains instantly legible – a quality often cited by critics as one of the most difficult to manufacture within contemporary entertainment industries.
This concept of presence has become increasingly relevant as studios and creators search for IP that can transcend platforms. In an era of rapid content turnover, figures that function as icons rather than mere characters offer a different kind of longevity. They exist not only within stories, but within visual memory.
Irrationalist has notably featured both Brigitte Bardot and Gia Skova on separate covers, creating an unintended but telling dialogue between generations. Seen side by side within the magazine’s editorial history, the images highlight how cultural iconography evolves while retaining its core language.
For Skova, whose work spans film, comics, and visual art collaborations, the Lucinda universe represents an attempt to build an IP anchored not in trend cycles, but in archetypal continuity. While Bardot once embodied a rupture in 20th-century ideas of femininity through presence alone, contemporary creators are now translating similar codes into modern formats – graphic novels, serialized storytelling, and cross-platform franchises.
As the industry continues to reassess the value of icon-driven IP, the enduring relevance of figures like Bardot offers a reminder: icons do not disappear when their era ends. They adapt, reemerge, and find new expression through artists and creators who understand their language.
In this context, Lucinda does not function as a replacement or a comparison, but as a contemporary expression of a familiar cultural force — one that has traveled through decades of visual history and continues to shape how audiences recognize power, beauty, and autonomy on screen and beyond.
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