Graffiti Art

Celebrity artists like Banksy are commercializing graffiti

Implications - In the past, graffiti has typically been associated with public vandalism and disrespect. Today, graffitists are recognized for artistic talent, some even being commissioned to design art for public spaces, selling their personal books or being hired by advertising agencies.

Trend Themes

  1. Commercialization of Graffiti — Graffiti is no longer seen solely as vandalism but as an art form, leading to graffiti-inspired products and commissioned artwork for public spaces.
  2. Eco-friendly Graffiti — GreenGraffiti(TM) is an innovative and sustainable way of advertising using a high-pressure water sprayer to create art.
  3. Collaborative Graffiti — Graffiti creates a sense of community and promotes social consciousness when numerous artists collaborate on a shared project, as seen in the government-funded project in Norway.

Industry Implications

  1. Advertising and Marketing — The commercialization of graffiti and innovative eco-friendly advertising techniques offer unique ways to promote products and services.
  2. Hospitality and Tourism — Graffiti art can be used to revitalize public spaces, such as hotels and abandoned buildings, and provide a unique and unforgettable experience for tourists and visitors.
  3. Youth Services and Non-profit Organizations — Graffiti art can be used as a tool for social awareness and youth outreach programs, as seen in the Canadian youth services centers' ads and the government-funded graffiti project in Norway.
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Featured Examples

Viral Urban Graffiti
Viral Urban Graffiti
GTA IV NYC Wall Murals
Grand Theft Auto IV has come up with a really creative campaign to market their latest game. GTA hired counterculture artists to create elaborate graffiti wall murals all around New York City. The images… MORE
Political Graffiti
Political Graffiti
George Bush Themed Street Art
This political graffiti is all centered around George W. Bush. They include drawings and words that are scratched, painted, or sprayed on walls and other surfaces in public places. With the writing on… MORE
play_circle_filledRoad Graffiti
Road Graffiti
Roadsworth Makes Zebra Crossings More Fun
Imagine coming across zebra crossings that are the shape of a bootprint, lined with painted barbwire, a V.I.P crossing with a roped barrier or even a lit firecracker. Various creatures sit on the shadows… MORE
Collaborative Hotel Designs
Collaborative Hotel Designs
20 Graffiti Artists Design Habita Hotel
The Habita Hotel, a design hotel in Polanco, Mexico City, recently covered a four story wall entirely in graffiti art. The purpose of the project was not only create a unique architectural facade but to… MORE
Public Graffiti Parties
Public Graffiti Parties
The Cans Film Festival
If you've got wicked graffiti skills, you know the real fun comes from showing off your art. Since scrawling on public buildings is generally considered vandalism, it makes it difficult to select an appropriate… MORE
Writable Graffiti Sneaker
Writable Graffiti Sneaker
'Grafeeti' Shoes Communicate Your Message
Graffeeti has launched a new line of 'Re-Markable' shoes that let you be the artist. The shoes allow you to design a style that’s just right for you. And change it over and over again. Graffeeti… MORE
Graffiti Seat
Graffiti Seat
The Throne by Ted Nemeth
What better way to punch up the colour in your living room than with an item like this ultra hip graffiti seat? Whether you have white walls and clean lines or an eclectic mix of clutter, this sofa would… MORE
play_circle_filledBanksy Outdoes Himself
Banksy Outdoes Himself
Three Story Work, the Largest Graffiti in London To Date
Here are some pictures of the new Banksy art which appeared on a Post Office RIGHT NEXT to a CCTV security camera. The work appeared this week-end, in Newman Street, London. It is his largest work in… MORE
Drainage Graffiti (Part II)
Drainage Graffiti (Part II)
Asics Brazil Ads
A while ago we saw some fantastic sidewalk art in Brazil for the 6eimeia project. Apparently, people were so wild about the clever drain ads, shoe company Asics decided to have a go at the unique street… MORE
Norwegian Street Art
Norwegian Street Art
Government-Funded Graffiti
The Norwegian government invited two well-known street artists by the names of Dolk and Pobel to work with them on a project this summer. It was to make abandoned warehouses and houses look a lot better.… MORE
6 Ads That Clean Sidewalks + GreenGraffiti
6 Ads That Clean Sidewalks + GreenGraffiti
GreenGraffitiâ„¢ is an eco-friendly media form which clearly makes the statement that clean is green. How does it work? Simply. The message which is being advertised is revealed by using a template and… MORE
Graffitisements
Graffitisements
Street Art Used in Canadian Youth Services Centre Ads
Graffiti is a popular art form to tell a story and raise awareness about a social issue. This art form is used in these new ads for Directions Youth Services Centre. The center is operated by Family… MORE