# Sprint Graffiti Anonymous Chicago Street Artist Depicts Former Governor Blagojevich By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Blagojevich-anonymous-chicago-street-artist-depicts-former-governor-graffit References: [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-talk-blago-artistmay01,0,640730.story) Even though former Illinois Governor Blagojevich can no longer run for office, he keeps running - jogging to keep himself fit. A Chicago artist is keeping the image of the [disgraced Governor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) alive in the minds and hearts of Chicagoans by anonymously [stenciling images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) of a jogging Blago on various walls throughout the city. Depicted wearing his signature black [jogging suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-x-asics) and sporting his perfect helmet of hair, the Ex-Governor looks more like he’s running from the law than out for a jog. A legitimate question to ask is: Did the publicity hungry Blago commission these himself? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Street Art Resurgence:** The rise of anonymous street artists creating provocative and engaging artwork presents opportunities for urban art projects and tourism. - **Politically Charged Art:** Artists using political figures as inspiration can open opportunities for cultural commentary and merchandise sales. - **Satirical Guerrilla Marketing:** Using humor and satire to create street art can open avenues for businesses to create novel and engaging advertising campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art & Culture:** Art institutions, galleries, and non-profits can leverage street art for non-traditional marketing efforts and to attract new audiences. - **Political Communications:** Political campaigns and advocacy groups can hire street artists to create thought-provoking public art that challenges the status quo. - **Merchandise:** Street art inspired t-shirts, posters, and other popular items can be sold as lucrative souvenirs for tourists and collectors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Running Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-city.md) - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Spray Can Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-aboard.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md)