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Stencil Art Contests

Show Your Talent at the Blek le Rat HUGO Man Competition

— March 22, 2011 — Art & Design
Looking for more than just walls to show off your graffiti skills? Then the Blek le Rat HUGO Man competition is definitely the place to channel your creativity. For those unfamiliar with Blek le Rat, he's considered to be the godfather of stencil graffiti art who influenced the infamous Banksy.

The Blek le Rat HUGO Man competition will have competitors come up with an original stencil piece that reflects the spirit of HUGO. Five winners will be chosen with each receiving $500 and a flight to Berlin with two nights accommodation. They'll also get a chance to have an art session with Blek le Rat as well as other famous urban artists.

If you're interested in joining the Blek le Rat HUGO Man competition, go to the link where additional details on the contest will be available.
Trend Themes
1. Stencil Art Competitions - As the street-art scene continues to thrive, companies can invest in art competitions to engage creatives and tap into a growing movement.
2. Urban Art Collaborations - Businesses can leverage collaborations with urban artists, such as Blek le Rat and Banksy, to build brand recognition and associate themselves with popular culture.
3. Graffiti-inspired Advertising Campaigns - Companies can create disruptive and attention-grabbing advertising campaigns using stencil graffiti and other forms of urban art to connect with younger audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can sponsor or host art competitions to engage customers and showcase their brand's values through unique and original art pieces.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing agencies can leverage street art collaborations and advertising campaigns to create viral and buzz-worthy campaigns that will resonate with younger, urban audiences.
3. Tourism - Tourism and travel companies can offer street art tours and experiences to capitalize on the growing trend of urban art tourism, which is becoming more popular among art enthusiasts.
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