# Anatomical Street Art Biological Graffiti Inspiration By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatoical-street-art-artists-use-bodies-as-inspiration References: [streetanatomy](http://streetanatomy.com/blog/galleries/anatomical-street-art/?nggpage=3) This collection of street art is centered on an [anatomical theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). While graffiti featuring anatomical images is fairly rare, Ruiz has done a great job in collecting them. My favorite piece is from London-based artist [Pure Evil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-melts1). While the inclusion of skeletons and skulls is of no surprise, for me the anatomically-correct hearts really do stand out. **Implications** - Graffiti has gone from a commonly perceived nuisance to an accepted form of art in the past decade, with street artists like Banksy paving the way for graffiti artists looking to make a name for themselves outside of the urban demographic. Some identify street art as the truest form of artistic expression, as it rarely generates profit and is often created anonymously. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 5% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anatomical Street Art:** Artists are exploring the anatomical theme in street art, creating unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Graffiti Acceptance:** Graffiti is transitioning from being seen as a nuisance to an accepted and respected form of art, opening up opportunities for street artists. - **Artistic Expression:** Street art is considered by some as the truest form of artistic expression, allowing artists to create anonymously and without profit as the main motivation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Street Art:** Street art industry is poised to grow as more artists explore anatomical themes and contribute to the acceptance and recognition of graffiti. - **Art Market:** The art market may see an increase in demand for anatomical street art pieces as they gain popularity and appeal to art enthusiasts. - **Urban Design:** Urban designers can incorporate anatomical street art into public spaces to bring a unique and engaging element to the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Homeware Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-collection.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md)