# Learning From Global Graffiti Street Art in Tehran, Iran Shows Need for Cultural Expression By Bianca | Published 2009-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iran-street-art-tehran References: [spiele4u.ch](http://www.spiele4u.ch/street-art-fotos/street-art-tehran.php) Seeing [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva) in North America and Europe is no shower, but seeing it in Iran may come as a surprise to many. Cultural prejudices may be the reason the images in the gallery above evoke feelings of confused curiosity, but as the pictures show, a need for self expression isn’t limited to the west. The photo gallery shows a variety of images tagged ‘[Street Art Tehran](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1),’ and are only a small sampling of the [urban art pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) from this part of the world available on the web. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 46% | 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 - **Global Street Art:** Exploring unconventional forms of art from different cultures can lead to new ideas for artistic expression and design. - **Cultural-based Self Expression:** Considering cultural identity in creative self-expression can lead to the creation of more diverse and inclusive art and design. - **Breaking Cultural Stereotypes:** Breaking down cultural prejudices in art and design can lead to a more accepting and understanding society. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring and incorporating diverse cultural influences in art and design can lead to innovative and unique creations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating diverse and culturally-relevant imagery can lead to more effective and resonant marketing campaigns. - **Education and Cultural Studies:** Studying and understanding diverse cultural expressions, including street art, can lead to more inclusive and diverse curricula and cultural awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md)