# Valentine's Day Graffiti This Sappy Street Art isn't for Sourpusses By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-graffiti-tagging-your-love-publically References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) If you *have* to buy into the whole [Valentine's Day debacle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-retreat), then I would suggest you can do no wrong with going the street art route. Here are ten great examples of [tagged love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-capsule-collection), from anatomical hearts to simple statements of love. I guess doing crimes is one way of showing your love without buying into the whole rubbish commercialism of the day. Image Credits: [Duncan Cumming](http://www.duncancumming.co.uk/photos/barcelona-graffiti120.jpg) | [Across the Sea](http://travelingbeard.com/wp-content/gallery/ireland2/heart-graffiti.jpg) | [Europe](http://europe.mordac.org/images/heart.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1177/814118138_289983e159.jpg) | [Barcelona Art](http://bp1.blogger.com/_nUlNiccExGY/SIg_DETjCuI/AAAAAAAAAPg/d0mfX4icO1Q/s400/barcelona_heart_2.jpg) | [Webshots](http://image48.webshots.com/48/2/56/38/2684256380086971729EwDKOR_ph.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2425261161_41e84fe99c.jpg) | [Flickr](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2425261161_41e84fe99c.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Street Art:** Opportunity for artists and brands to leverage street art as a unique and engaging form of expression and promotion. - **Anatomical Hearts:** Growing trend of incorporating anatomical hearts in art and design, creating an opportunity for medical and healthcare industries to explore new creative collaborations. - **Anti-commercialism:** Rising trend of expressing dissatisfaction with commercial aspects of holidays, leading to opportunities for alternative and non-traditional celebration experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists and designers to use street art as a medium for self-expression and societal commentary. - **Medical and Healthcare:** Opportunity for medical and healthcare industries to collaborate with artists in creating unique anatomical heart-inspired designs and visuals. - **Alternative Experiences:** Growing market for businesses offering non-traditional Valentine's Day experiences, catering to individuals seeking alternative ways to celebrate love. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [Educational Valentine's Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-of-love.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Valentine's Day Transit Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-union-station-flowers.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Homeware Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-collection.md) - [Hand-Painted Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-with-love-chocolate-bon-bons.md) - [Luxury Valentine’s Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-valentines-day.md) - [Rebellious Valentine's Day Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/19-crimes-valentines-bottles.md) - [Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-valentines-day.md)