# Milk Crate Sculptures 'Crate Man' Takes Over the Streets of Melbourne By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-man-melbourne References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/milk-crate-monster-attacks-melbourne/#more-16499) & [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/melbournes-street-art-evolution-crate-man.html) Project 'Crate Man' has officially taken over the streets of Melbourne, Australia. The street art, which is made from [used milk cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures), is covering fences, buildings, rooftops, and hillsides. Although the creator of 'Crate Man' is still unknown, the towering figure has popped up around Melbourne since 2006. The [milk crate monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) are carefully positioned so that they are in viewing distance from freeways and railway lines. **Implications** - Street artists are becoming as legitimate as professional ones. Consumers are becoming more open to the types of art they accept; pieces in galleries are no longer the only acceptable form. Some audiences enjoy looking at street art more than works officially exhibited because it creates a sense of closeness to the artist. Designers could achieve this sense of authenticity by incorporating more casual elements into their pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Art Acceptance:** Consumers are becoming more open to accepting street art as a legitimate form of artistic expression, creating disruptive innovation possibilities for artists and designers. - **Authenticity in Design:** Designers can incorporate casual elements into their work to create a sense of authenticity, drawing inspiration from the closeness experienced with street art. - **Alternative Art Spaces:** The rise of street art as a popular form of art challenges the traditional gallery space, paving the way for alternative art spaces and disrupting the art exhibition industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries are being disrupted as street art gains acceptance, leading to potential innovation in curatorial practices and exhibition formats. - **Design:** The acceptance of street art inspires designers to infuse authenticity in their work, creating opportunities for innovative design approaches. - **Outdoor Advertising:** The popularity of street art presents a disruptive opportunity for outdoor advertising, as brands explore collaborations with street artists to create eye-catching and engaging campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Employee-Designed Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-milk.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Urban Egg Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humansized-egg-installation.md)