Madonna - Hard Candy
The juxtaposing images of this album artwork reflect the oxymoronic nature of the title, and even to some extent, Madonna's star persona. Her 'boxer' outfit and facial expression contrast the pink, rose-like sweet backdrop and childish font, and whereas the suggestive legs-spread pose implies pop-music femininity and sexuality the hair styling and costuming imply a tougher, more masculine aggressive side that may come across in the music. This juxtaposition is so extreme that it makes the artwork extremely memorable and attention grabbing. Also interesting to note is that there is no mention of the artist's name: she has reached a point in her career that her image itself has become iconic.
