# Economy-Inspired Guerrilla Art Faux Financial Memorials By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorials-to-the-economy-guerilla-street-art-in-london References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2008/10/on-the-streets-of-london-2.html) & [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/2008/10/in_loving_memory_of_the_boom_economy.html) I’m loving this 'memorial to the economy' piece of street art. It’s a really funny piece of [politics and economy satire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper) and one you cannot miss. Best of all, this was featured outside the [Bank of England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-home-charity). Of course, street artists are not the only ones to use fake memorials to draw attention to a subject. Ann Summers previously delivered a brilliant piece of guerrilla advertising using a phallus-shaped bollard. **Implications** - Consumers seek out art that features more than just attractive imagery. Designs that feature a deeper meaning are appealing to shoppers who want to ignite a discussion from the purchases they make. In order to attract more buyers, companies could focus on instilling a deeper connection in their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 31% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Satirical Art:** Opportunity for artists and brands to create satirical artwork that sparks discussion and engages consumers. - **Guerrilla Advertising:** Potential for brands to use unconventional advertising methods, such as fake memorials, to attract attention and generate buzz. - **Meaningful Designs:** Demand for products and artwork that have a deeper meaning, allowing consumers to connect and engage on a deeper level. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can capitalize on the trend of satirical artwork to create thought-provoking pieces and attract a wider audience. - **Advertising:** Brands can explore guerrilla advertising techniques, like fake memorials, to stand out and leave a lasting impression on consumers. - **Product Design:** Companies can focus on creating designs that have a deeper connection and meaning for consumers, fostering engagement and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Spoof Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoplift-campaign.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md)