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Epic Graffiti Meltdowns

Artist NUG Attacks Public Train Service With Territorial Pissings

— March 21, 2009 — Naughty
This video shows some serious graffiti damage. “Territorial pissing” is the new black in Swedish art academies. Unfortunately, the school has to pay for the damages caused by one notorious drunken graffiti rampage-spasm, as seen in the video above.

The Swedish graffiti painter and modern art graduate NUG has sent Swedish media into a rage following his graduate showing of a film where he literally mutilates a public train service. Not only does an entire car of the train get brutalized by his territorial pissing, but also the walls, corridors and floor of the train station.

The public is shocked and the cultural minister is enraged; now the art academy who has spurned this young ninja-bombing-graf-artist must pay for the damages and has lost school funding as a cause of NUG’s artistic visions. Wow, it is never an easy world. What to think about all this?

Read more about NUG here.
Trend Themes
1. Graffiti Art as a Form of Protest - The trend of using graffiti art to protest against institutions or government can be an opportunity for artists to express their opinions and for businesses to collaborate with them for social campaigns.
2. Controversial Art and Media Attention - Controversial art like NUG's 'Meltdown' can generate media attention, leading to the potential for business partnerships and sponsorships to gain positive publicity.
3. Artistic Expression and Vandalism - The trend of blurring the lines between artistic expression and vandalism could lead to the development of innovative products and services for urban spaces like graffiti-proof coatings and easy-to-clean paints.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - This industry could support graffiti art as a form of protest by sponsoring events and exhibitions that showcase the work of these artists.
2. Media and Advertising - Media companies and advertisers can work with controversial artists like NUG to generate buzz and create marketing campaigns that resonate with audiences.
3. Construction and Real Estate - As the trend of blurring the lines between artistic expression and vandalism grows, this industry can develop innovative products and services for urban spaces like graffiti-proof coatings and easy-to-clean paints to prevent damage to their buildings.
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