High Art Graffiti

Canada's Montreal is a Serious Hotbed For Deviant Art

Montreal is known for its history, fashion and artsy culture. Graffiti may not be the most socially acceptable form of artistic expression, but many in Montreal are putting their creative juices into art work on walls all over the city.

This deviant art form is truly making a prominently visible mark on this easterly province in Canada.

Implications - The fact that graffiti art is edgy and normally one-of-a-kind makes each piece all the more special and worth taking the time to appreciate. Exploring walls as canvases will also give rise to new textures and styles. In taking note of this growing acceptance of street art, companies should also begin to explore new canvases, taking other mediums into consideration to inspire more intricate and unique works.

Street Art
Graffiti art is gaining acceptance as a form of high art in Montreal, indicating a trend towards unique and edgy street art.
Exploring New Canvases
Companies can explore other mediums and unconventional canvases to inspire more intricate and unique street art.
Textures and Styles
The growing acceptance of street art is giving rise to new textures and styles that businesses can leverage for their own creative works.

Who This Affects Most

Art
The art industry can tap into the trend of graffiti art as a form of high art, and create opportunities for showcasing and commercializing street art.
Fashion
The fashion industry can leverage the growing acceptance of street art by incorporating graffiti-inspired designs into clothing and accessories.
Advertising and Marketing
Businesses in the advertising and marketing industry can use street art as a way to create buzz and connect with younger, more urban audiences.
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 79%
Activity 33%
Freshness 8%

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