# Patriotic Retail Installations The Nike Store Gets Outfitted with American Flag Olympic Art By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-flag-olympic-art References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/07/haze-2012-olympics-installation-nike-21-mercer-st/) & [12ozprophet](http://www.12ozprophet.com//haze/entry/nike-2012-olympics-21m-installation/) 12ozProphet, an art team from NYC, has partnered with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-style) to create American flag Olympic art for Nike's Mercer Street flagship store in Soho. Using the American flag as inspiration, the artist created a monochromatic design that takes influences from basketball and track and field. The paintings will be used in [Nike retail stores globally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymshark-2), but the original will be displayed in the window of the Mercer Street store. Along with the monochromatic art, 12ozProphet designed a hand-painted canvas that plays on the American flag, and painted a mural on the outside of the store. The process of creating the works was captured on camera and converted into a stop-motion film, which is being displayed in the store as well. Customizing a retail space is a great way to stay current while supporting local artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Patriotic Retail Installations:** Customizing retail spaces with unique art installations and collaborations to create a sense of national pride and support artists. - **Monochromatic Designs:** Using the American flag as inspiration to create monochromatic art designs for various industries such as fashion, retail, and decor. - **Stop-motion Art:** Utilizing the creation process of art installations and collaborating with filmmakers to create stop-motion films, providing immersive experiences for customers in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** Collaborating with artists to create unique in-store experiences and custom installations where customers can view art while shopping. - **Fashion Industry:** Creating limited edition collections with American flag inspired designs for clothing items, accessories, and shoes. - **Marketing Industry:** Utilizing unique art installations to elevate brand experiences, drive brand awareness, and generate social media buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-goose-opens-in-nyc.md) - [Phygital Sportswear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-style.md) - [Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-propulsion-labs-store.md) - [Community-First NYC Flagships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfars-nyc-flagship.md) - [Restored Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-design-store-soho.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proenza-schouler1.md) - [Patriotic Press-Ons Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-laureninspired-olympic-nail-sets.md) - [texturally artistic fashion stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-flagship-stores.md)