# Classic Street Portraits Cart1 Continues the Evolution of Amazing Graffiti By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cart1 References: [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2011/01/art-of-assange.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/cart1/) Cart1 is an amazing graffiti artist whose work ranges from colorful characters to [realistic gray-scaled portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). The amount of detail that Cart1 has put into the facial expressions and the hairlines truly shows his skills as a street artist. What's interesting about these portraits is that they were found in a small village in the outskirts of Paris instead of a larger city like Berlin. **Implications** - In recent years, [street art and graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) have moved from an oft-criticized subculture to viable sub-genre of contemporary art. Corporations and brands can establish themselves as companies on the forefront of modern youth culture by attaching their names to products designed by or with famed [graffiti and street artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emergence of Street Art as Contemporary Art:** The rise of street art as a recognized form of contemporary art presents opportunities for corporate collaborations and brand partnerships. - **Localization of Street Art:** Discovering street art in unexpected locations, such as small villages, creates opportunities for exploring local artistic talent and promoting cultural exchange. - **Attention to Detail in Street Portraits:** The focus on intricate details in street portraits by artists like Cart1 showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in realistic and highly skilled street art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can harness the emergence of street art to redefine traditional art practices and engage younger audiences. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion and retail industries can collaborate with street artists to create limited-edition products, enhancing their brand image and attracting urban-influenced consumers. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality industries can promote local street art scenes, organizing guided tours and offering experiences that highlight the authentic and unique aspects of a destination's street art culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md)