The Vader Project

The Vader Project, a reimagining of the iconic Darth Vader helmet by some of today’s hottest pop and underground artists, gathered close to 100 of the hottest underground and pop surrealist painters, artists, and designers to participate. Each artist was given a 1:1 scale authentic prop replica of the actual Darth Vader helmet used in the Star Wars films. Each helmet served as a blank canvas for each artist to paint, design, mash up, and customize.
The Vader Project originally premiered at Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles in May 2007. From there, it traveled to Star Wars Celebration Europe in London in June 2007. It will be on display July 19-21, 2008 at Star Wars Celebration Japan, a landmark event being held at Makuhari-Messe in Chiba just outside Tokyo to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars.
Initially there were 62 different helmets, but now 10 more were included, all made by Japanese artists.
The future plan is for the exhibition to travel to museums, galleries, and events around the world. The helmets will then be offered publicly at auction.