# Sizzling Street Art Apps Banksy Locations Tracks the Nearest Banksy Pieces By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-07-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banksy-locations References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/discover-banksy-street-art-with-new-location-app.html) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/banksy-locations/id450565474?mt=8#) Banksy Locations is a a new app that tracks the nearest pieces by the infamous street artist. The app can pinpoint all of the pieces in your hood; once tracked, the app can give you [directions and supplemental info](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath) about the pieces. Banksy Locations is a brilliant concept because street art -- unlike art in a museum -- is difficult to organize as a unified experience. This app is a must for the street art aficionado and the uninitiated alike. **Implications** - Consumers are increasingly looking to technological tools that will enable a greater connection with the world around them. The massive popularity of a [check-in services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map) like Foursquare is a prime example of this tendency. Companies finds ways to encourage new a distinct way of connecting their consumers to the world around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Technological Tools for Connection:** Consumers are increasingly looking to technological tools that will enable a greater connection with the world around them. - **Organizing Street Art Experiences:** Companies find ways to encourage a distinct way of connecting their consumers to the world of street art. - **Location-based Art Exploration:** The popularity of location-based apps like Banksy Locations showcases the demand for tools that facilitate the exploration of art in specific areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can innovate by developing more advanced tools that enhance connections and experiences with the world around us. - **Tourism:** In the tourism industry, there's an opportunity to create curated street art experiences for travelers looking to explore the local art scene. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage location-based apps to promote and guide visitors to street art installations, increasing engagement and foot traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrik-app.md) - [Stolen Art-Tracking Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-stolen-art-file.md) - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Coffee Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheres-the-beans.md) - [City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-exploration-app.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Art Market Authentication Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-authentication-app.md) - [Local Food Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-gems.md)