Last fall, graffiti artist JR was awarded the 2011 TED Prize, and as a result was charged with the task of finding a way to use his art to change the world--he came up with the Inside Out project. Essentially, this project would turn any Average Joe into their own city's version of JR.
A globalized, crowdsourced art project, Inside Out would supply tools to let people express who they are and what they stand for through the graffiti art form.
Known for his beautiful portraits of ordinary people that he pastes on walls around the world, JR has simply charged his fellow man to do the same. By channeling the JR spirit, the Inside Out project could do wonders.
Globalized Crowdsourced Graffiti
JR's Inside Out Project Turns Average Joes into Street Artists
Trend Themes
1. Global Crowdsourcing of Art - The trend of allowing anyone to create art and showcase it globally could be applied to other industries.
2. Empowering Individuals Through Art - The trend of giving individuals a platform to express themselves through art could be applied to various industries.
3. Graffiti as a Form of Self-expression - The trend of using graffiti as a way for individuals to express their identity and beliefs could be applied to other industries.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The empowerment of individuals could lead to more personalized and authentic advertisements.
2. Fashion - The trend of using personal expression through art could lead to more customizable and unique fashion designs.
3. Tourism - The global crowdsourcing of art could lead to more authentic and diverse cultural experiences for tourists.