# Glacier Graffiti German Tags New Zealand Ice Face By Bianca | Published 2008-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-graffiti References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080226/ap_on_fe_st/odd_glacier_graffiti_ylt=AqIdQLChXeLbCzUpSZ1h8UKs0NUE) A German man got himself in trouble with the law after flexing his artistic skills in an "art" form being referred to as glacier graffiti. Jan Philip Scharbert was vacationing in New Zealand when he took decided to tag the ice face of Franz Josef Glacier with graffiti. The 28 year old used regular spray paint to do his works of art, an act the Munich man discovered isn't appreciated by all. Police ended up making him clean his works with ice axes, which took him 1.5 days to do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Glacier Graffiti:** Opportunity for innovative ways to create art on natural landscapes without causing harm. - **Environmental Activism:** Increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable practices in preserving natural wonders. - **Outdoor Tourism:** Growing interest in unique experiences that showcase the beauty of untouched natural environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** Potential for tourism companies to offer responsible and educational experiences that promote conservation efforts. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore new mediums and techniques that can be used to create environmentally friendly artwork. - **Law Enforcement:** Need for innovative solutions and tools to enforce regulations and protect natural landmarks from vandalism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Haunting Glacial Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joklalykt.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Marker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffitiinspired-marker-set.md)