# Unsettling Public Signage 'Miguel Marquez Outside' Created Thought-Provoking Public Statements By Erin Fox | Published 2014-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miguel-marquez-outside References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/12/09/Miguel-Marquezs-Surprising-Public-Signs/) & [miguelmarquezoutside](http://miguelmarquezoutside.com/) Michael Pederson created 'Miguel Marquez Outside,' a blog detailing his street art in Sydney, Australia. Pederson's street art is unlike the graffiti created by Banksy as it re-creates [public signage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) in a thought-provoking way. These official-looking signs are not what they seem to appear. Mimicking 'No Parking' and 'No Loitering' signs, the street artist has swapped these for 'Heavy Deja Vu' and 'Amnesia Zone.' 'Miguel Marquez Outside' is a thought-provoking, artist-fueled blog that details the unsettling messages in Michael Pederson's work. A new form of street art has hit the ground running and there is no sign of it slowing down. The signs have expanded from alleys to parks and national reserves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thought-provoking Street Art:** Opportunities for artists to challenge traditional public signage through thought-provoking street art installations, sparking conversation and reflection. - **Subversive Signage:** Potential for subversive signage to disrupt traditional messaging and challenge societal norms through creative and unexpected content. - **Expansion of Street Art:** Growing popularity and acceptance of street art as a legitimate form of artistic expression, leading to increased opportunities for artists to showcase their work in public spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can capitalize on the trend by supporting and promoting thought-provoking street art installations, collaborating with artists to create impactful public statements. - **Outdoor Advertising:** Opportunity for outdoor advertising companies to embrace the disruptive potential of subversive signage, creating unconventional advertising campaigns that capture attention and promote brand messages in innovative ways. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning industry can explore incorporating street art installations into public spaces, revitalizing urban areas and engaging communities through interactive and thought-provoking displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md)