# Rifle-Bearing Child Art This Stencil is the Latest from Banksy in Los Angeles By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banksy-in-los-angeles References: [arrestedmotion](http://arrestedmotion.com/2011/02/streets-banksy-los-angeles/) & [banksy](http://www.banksy.co.uk) Notorious [graffiti artist Banksy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) has recently left his mark on Los Angeles -- literally. It'd be wishful to think that this discrete yet daring artist was in L.A. to attend the Grammy awards, despite being nominated for his film 'Exit Through The Gift Shop.' Banksy's latest piece in Los Angeles features a [young child bearing a large rifle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise). The atwork has all the familiar Banksy trademarks, with its [stencil approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and a black and white color scheme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in outdoor advertising and public art installations. - **Political Commentary:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in media and entertainment platforms that engage with current events. - **Controversial Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in art curation and exhibition, challenging societal norms and sparking discussions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in outdoor advertising campaigns and interactive billboards. - **Media:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in media platforms that offer alternative perspectives and tackle social issues. - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in art galleries that showcase provocative and thought-provoking artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Mystery Artist Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/his-name-is-banksy.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md)