While there is a general reluctance to view graffiti on the same level as street art, the 2015 graffiti trends reveal that it's gradually becoming accepted as both art and an edgy form of marketing.
Artists around the world are using graffiti and street art as a means of storytelling, especially for the purposes of uniting communities or addressing important issues like climate change or the current refugee crisis. The LATA 65 Lisbon Project is a particularly unique initiative that has senior citizens learn about the history of street art and techniques for creating it.
Over the past year, brands like Nike, Grolsch and Vauxhall Motors have embraced street art as a way to appeal to young target audiences. Similarly, a number of graffiti-inspired products have been released from popular brands, including the UBIQ X Vault by Vans and Ron English sneakers and A Bathing Ape's 10th Anniversary collection created in collaboration with legendary artist STASH.
In addition to exploring high-level patterns in graffiti and street art like Street Art Sentimentality and Guerilla Fast Food Art, the 2016 Trend Report reveals insights on art, design and creativity beyond the streets.
Top 60 Graffiti Trends in 2015
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Pop Culture-Inspired Graffiti
This French Artist Turns Pop Culture Icons into Amusing Street Art
59
Experiential Food Tours
Foodies on Foot Elevates Eating with Immersive Environments
58
Computer-Controlled Spray Paints
This Graffiti Painting Tool Translates Any Image Into a DIY Mural
57
Book Spine Locker Art
These Lockers Feature Hand-Painted Novel Spines to Encourage Reading
56
Apocalyptic Street Art
This Imaginative New Piece of Blu Art Foreshadows the End of the World
55
Repurposed Vandalized Ads
Lydia Cambron Gives Second Lives to Distorted Subway Posters and Ads
54
Anti-Street Art Graffiti
This Street Artist Painted a Picture of His Work Getting Erased
53
Artistic Graffiti Jeans
Levi’s x Damien Hirst Boasts Colorful Designs for the American Denim Brand
52
8-Bit Street Art
These Ceramic Tile Art Pieces Portay Pixelated Pop Culture Characters
51
Giant Photographic Murals
This International Street Art Depicts a Captivating Realistic Portrait
50
Contemporary Abstract Collages
This Hybrid Art Mixes Classical Paintings with Modern Pixelation
49
Vibrant City-Wide Murals
This City Hired Local Artists to Turn a Town into a Rainbow Mural
48
Giant Pigeon Graffiti
Super A Pays Homage to a Staple Urban Dweller Through Street Art
47
Punny Urban Street Art
This Playful Graffiti Incorporates Elements of the Surrounding Environment
46
Doodled Reflective Sneakers
These Jordan Melo M11 Shoes Feature a Glowing 'Flyboy' Character Print
45
Colorful Geometric Street Art
These Vibrant Illustrations Literally Drip with Colorful Paint
44
Ballpoint Pen Illustrations
These Pure Pen Drawings of Cartoons Depict Daily Activities
43
Boozy Bottle Murals
Grolsch Marks a 400 Year Anniversary with a Beer Celebration Installation
42
3D Animal Graffiti
This Stunning Street Art Series is Made from Trash and Recycled Materials
41
Rain-Revealed Road Murals
The ‘Monsoon Project’ is a Series of Murals that Appear After Rainfall
40
Massive Rooftop Murals
This Ella & Pitr Artwork Covers a 226,000 Square Foot Building in Norway
39
Cheeky Anti-Censorship Campaigns
This Designer Uses Painted Rocks to Send a Message About Nudity
38
Graffiti Camo Kicks
UBIQ X Vault by Vans & Ron English Unveil its Graffiti Camo Sneakers
37
Storytelling Street Art
These Murals Tell the Stories of Families Separated by Deportation
36
Nude Graffiti Portraits
Artist Erik Jones Mixes the Female Form with Digital Graffiti Effects
35
Guerrilla Art Festivals
The 'Art in Odd Places' Festival is Celebrated Through a Gallery Exhibit
34
Scandalous Celebrity Murals
This Mural Commemorates Kanye West's 2020 Presidential Bid
33
Cartoon-Inspired Murals
This Brooklyn Street Artist Pays Homage to a Favorite 90s Show
32
Momochromatic Street Portraits
This Street Artist Designs Imposing Photorealistic Paintings
31
Graffiti-Inspired Streetwear
The 'A Bathing Ape' 10th Anniversary Line Includes Shirts by STASH
30
Nostalgic 90s Street Art
This NYC Graffiti is a Mash-Up of the Care Bears and the Wu-Tang Clan
29
Awareness-Raising Street Art
This Graffiti Helps to Draw Attention to Pressing Ocean Issues
28
Typographic Sculptures
These Abstract Sculptures Spell Words When Viewed at the Right Angles
27
Urban Avian Artwork
These Life-Life Murals Depict Flying Seagulls and Herons
26
Commemorative Wooden Spray Cans
This Medicom Wood Spray Can Celebrates NYC Street Artist Stash
25
Highway Art Installations
1010's Roadside Graffiti Project Beautifies an Industrial Transit Space
24
Abstract Silo Murals
These Grain Silos in Australia Boast a New Vibrant Paint Job
23
Grandma Graffiti Workshops
The LATA 65 Lisbon Project Teaches Street Art Culture to Seniors
22
Revitalizing City Street Art
Detroit's 'Murals in the Market' Cultivate the City's Local Culture
21
Mind-Escaping Murals
This Street Art in Arezzo, Italy Tells the Viewer to Step Outside Themselves
20
Colossal Character Murals
This Italian Street Artist Made a Story of Sympathy as Tall as a Tower
19
Classical Urban Paintings
Julien de Casabianca's Graffiti Murals are Museum-Inspired
18
Translucent Graffiti Imagery
'Computer Gaze' by Jennifer Mehigan Reflects on the Digital Age
17
Community-Building Murals
This Cultural Square Was Refurbished to Promote Local Businesses
16
Female Fitness Street Art
Nike's Active Campaign Champions Inspiring Women on Social Media
15
Sea Creature Street Art
These Wall Art Images of Sea Animals Celebrates a Seaside Town
14
Animation-Projecting Tricycles
This Traveling Art Show Displays Artwork on Street Walls
13
Water-Reflecting Murals
Ray Bartkus Painted this Mural Upside Down Using the Water as a Mirror
12
Intricate Linear Murals
Street Artist 2501 Completed a Striking Mural Project in Los Angeles
11
Towering City Murals
The Shepard Fairey Detroit Mural is the Graffiti Artist's Largest to Date
10
Emotive Art Experiments
This Colorful Art Experiment Artistically Portrays Human Feelings
9
Urban Wilderness Beers
The Ozark Beer Can Stands Out By Contrasting Graffiti & Wildlife
8
Hip Hop-Inspired Murals
This Duo Create an Artpiece That Pays Homage to Old School Hip-Hop
7
Threadbare Subway Panels
Subtext by Wyatt Gallery Captures What Ads Have Left Behind
6
Polar Bear Murals
This Massive Polar Bear Provides Street Art on a Turin Theater's Facade
5
Community-Preserving Graffiti
Brooklyn's Finest Artists Collaborate on a Purposeful Mural Project
4
Eccentric Surfboard Art
Hayden Cox Opened a Gallery for His Surf-Inspired Art Collection
3
Fist-Bumping Crosswalks
This DIY Crosswalk Button Requires L.A. Pedestrians to Fist Bump to Cross
2
Tennis Star Tribute Murals
Gatorade Honors Serena Williams with the 'Serena 21' Campaign
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Hybrid Graffiti Murals
Contemporary Street Artist Josh Stika Created a Car and Street Hybrid Mural
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Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
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Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
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Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
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Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Graffiti Clog Collaboration
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Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
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Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
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Streetwear Sports Capsule
The Brigade x New York Giants Line Merges Heritage & Football Culture
Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots
Sprayground Expands into Footwear with New Eye-Catching Model
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
Motorsport-Inspired Apparel
Anti Social Social Club and Goodyear Drop Bold Streetwear
Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs
Secret Walls and POSCA® Emphasize Creativity
Graffiti Racer Models
Hot Wheels x Futura Mitsubishi 3000gt Vr-4 Pairs Car Culture with Street Art
Streetwear Skate Remixes
The New Future Campaign Revives the Old Skool with Athlete-Driven Designs
Vibrant Spring Streetwear Capsules
Corteiz Unveils New Pieces for the Spring Season
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
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Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Graffiti Ski Streetwear
ELHO x André Saraiva Brings Bold Street Art to Winter Outerwear
Seasonal Streetwear Collections
Pyra Scenic Route SS25 Collection Introduces Graphic-Led Apparel
Incredibly Bold Design Exhibitions
Capsul and Basic.Space Present the Memphis Miami Exhibition
Nostalgic Arcade Racing Apparel
The END. x Lacoste Collab Underscores Multigenerational Appeal
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Stylish Brick Designs
Glen-Gery Corporation Debuts Its 2025 Brick Styles Catalog
Illustrated Streetwear Capsules
Wasted Youth x TAPPEI Introduces New Artwork Across Apparel
Otanical Mural Wallpapers
Eterna Nouveau Wallpapers by Astek Feature Full-Wall Art Nouveau Looks
Artist Streetwear Collabs
Pietro Terzini Brings Ironic Streetwear Edge to Max&co.
Artistic Auto Brand Activations
XPENG Highlights Its G6 SUV Model at London Art Fair
Graphic Tee Rap Tributes
De La Soul x Levi’s Releases Capsule Tees for the FW25 Season
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Graphic Winter Tees
Supreme Winter 2025 Tees Collection Features Seven New Graphic T-Shirts
Heritage-Infused Streetwear
AAPE by A Bathing Ape Revisits Youth Culture’s Golden Eras
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Grohe Presents the Aqua Gallery Installation
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