# Urban Protest Art The Anti-Gentrification Street Art in Alabama is Something Worth Fighting For By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-gentrification-street-art References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/anti-gentrification-street-art.html) & [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/2009/10/daze_roke_and_priest_peel_back_history_i.html) It seems protest art will never go out of style (thankfully!), but what happens when you want to protest the destruction of someone else’s protest art. Still with me? That is the point behind some anti-gentrification street art that is all the buzz in Alabama. It seems that in 1978 a group of artists created a massive piece on the side of a building; recently realtors had it painted over in order to sell the property. Well, some more artists had something to say about it, and thus some stellar anti-gentrification street art was born. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Protest Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore digital platforms and augmented reality to create interactive and engaging protest art experiences. - **Anti-gentrification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable housing solutions that can counteract the negative impact of gentrification and preserve local communities. - **Street Art Preservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize advanced coatings and materials to protect street art from weather and vandalism, allowing for long-lasting preservation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art techniques with cutting-edge technology to create innovative and boundary-pushing artworks. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace inclusive development strategies that prioritize community integration and affordable housing options. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable construction practices and materials that minimize the environmental impact of urban development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Creative Protest Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md)