Polite Graffiti

Urban art is viewed less as vandalism, thanks to semi-permanent alternatives

Implications - The negative connotation behind street art is being alleviated with the development of semi-permanent alternatives. Though graffiti is a respected art form among many consumer groups, some still view it as vandalism, and alternative methods of urban marking serve as a more “polite” way to create graffiti. As such, this far-reaching urban subculture needs not to change, but to adapt.
Trend Themes
1. Semi-permanent Alternatives - The negative connotation of street art is being alleviated with the development of semi-permanent alternatives, which provide a more “polite” way to create graffiti.
2. Reverse Graffiti - Reverse graffiti is a popular trend that not only adds beautiful artistic character to city walls, but also cleans them up in the process.
3. Yarn Bombing - Yarn bombing is a disruptive trend that has added an element of risk and obtrusiveness to the once placid and unassuming skill of knitting, creating a culture of knitting for feminists in the modern world.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Businesses in the art and design industries can take advantage of these trends to explore new mediums and techniques for street art and graffiti.
2. Environmental Sustainability - Environmental sustainability industries can use these trends and potential future developments, such as using biodegradable materials, to create eco-friendly forms of street art and urban beautification.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing industries can employ these trends in their campaigns and promotions to create unique and visually stunning experiences for their audiences.
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8 Featured, 63 Examples:
1,230,528 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 10 — Mar 11
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Featured Examples

Yarn Bombing
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Knit Graffiti is the New Spray Paint
Knitting is not just an activity for grannies anymore; urban yarn bombs (otherwise known as knitted graffiti) created by young and daring artists are popping up everywhere. Sometimes political in nature,… MORE
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If you are a LEGO fan, chances are you've seen the incredible LEGO art of Nathan Sawaya. And if you live in New York City, there's an even bigger chance you've seen his latest work, the 'Hugman.' Sawaya,… MORE
Illuminated Celebrity Art
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Artists Mark Brown and Marc Cameron have been featured for their impressive 'Top Gear-Approved Light Graffiti Cars,' but it's their latest installment that's turning heads. Entitled 'Light Graffiti Stars,'… MORE
Skeletal Light Paintings
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Janne Parviainen Sheds a New Light on Art With His Skeletal Creations
Light paintings and laser graffiti art pieces have risen in numbers recently, but none of them are quite as unique and sinister as the work by Janne Parviainen. Janne Parviainen sat in the snow for over… MORE
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Dentsu Creates Campaign for London's Hybrid Taxi
Leaning towards a more environmentally conscious world, a hybrid taxi company by the name of 'greentomatocars' has launched in one of the busiest cities in Europe, London. In a city of over 7 million people,… MORE
Living Graffiti Art
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Moss Invaders by Kimi Spencer and Marko Manriquez is Eco-Friendly
Moss Invaders shows that traditional graffiti techniques aren't necessarily needed to leave your territorial mark on city streets. Although there have been more urban-friendly street art of late, such… MORE
Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Dutch Ink Scrubs the Street Artistically Clean
Seems like reverse graffiti is becoming more and more popular, as demonstrated by these Dutch Ink scrubs in South Africa. This is a good thing, however, because reverse graffiti not only adds beautiful… MORE

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