# Graffiti Map Makeovers 'Map Quest' From Dirty Pilot Redesigns NYC Subway Maps By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-quest-from-dirty-pilot References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2011/02/23/graff-maps/) & [dirtypilot](http://www.dirtypilot.com/show33-1.html) Graffiti enthusiasts and NYC residents alike are going to want to check out 'Map Quest' from Dirty Pilot. 'Map Quest' is a collection of [NYC subway maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-the-frank-line) given a colorful makeover by [graffiti legends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-north-america). You won't find any stenciled on political statements in 'Map Quest'; just pure old fashioned graffiti at its finest. All of the prints from 'Map Quest' are for sale, with most costing between six and seven months worth of metro passes. After you finish doing the math be sure to read below to see more [great graffiti artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto). You've got to love counter culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graffiti Art:** A trend of incorporating graffiti art into various forms of design, such as subway maps, is emerging. - **Urban Art Market:** The urban art market is thriving with the rise of graffiti-inspired artwork and collectibles. - **Personalized Maps:** There is a growing demand for personalized maps that incorporate unique and artistic elements like graffiti. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the opportunities of incorporating graffiti into various forms of art and design. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the growing popularity of graffiti-inspired artwork and create unique pieces for enthusiasts. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can offer personalized maps with graffiti elements to provide visitors with unique and artistic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Real-Time Subway Map Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weekendest.md) - [Accessible Subway QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-qr-codes.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md)