# Educational Graffiti The MOCA 'Art in the Streets' Exhibition Will Draw a New Crowd By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moca-art-in-the-streets References: [theworldsbestever](http://theworldsbestever.com/2010/09/16/its-going-to-be-the-first-major-museum-survey-of-the-history-of-graffiti-and-street-art-presented-in-the-united-states/) & [latimesblogs.latimes](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/09/graffiti-and-street-art-show-to-take-over-mocas-geffen-contemporary-in-2011.html) To shake thing's up at the New York Museum of Contemporary Art, director Jeffrey Deitch will be hosting the [MOCA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moca-and-hatecopy) 'Art in the Streets' Exhibition next year. As the United States' first [major museum showcase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank) of the history of graffiti, this display will be sure to attract a new audience. The MOCA 'Art in the Streets' showcase will highlight [notable LA and NYC murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) and artists. From Europe, the famed Banksy and Space Invader will be participating in the exhibition that will review graffiti from the 1970s until present. Photo Credits: [This Week in New York](http://www.twi-ny.com/twiny.08.16.06.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graffiti Art:** Exploring the history of graffiti art through museum exhibitions presents opportunities to showcase the creativity and cultural impact of this art form. - **Street Art Culture:** Embracing and celebrating street art culture through museum exhibitions provides a platform for artists to gain recognition and broaden their audience. - **Urban Aesthetics:** Incorporating graffiti and street art into urban spaces can enhance the visual appeal and vibrancy of cities, creating opportunities for collaboration between artists and urban planners. ### Where This Applies - **Museum and Art Galleries:** Museums and art galleries have the opportunity to showcase the cultural significance of graffiti art and challenge traditional notions of what constitutes fine art. - **Tourism and Travel:** The inclusion of graffiti art in museum exhibitions can attract art enthusiasts and tourists interested in exploring the local street art scene, boosting tourism and supporting local economies. - **Urban Development and Planning:** Integrating graffiti and street art into urban spaces can foster creativity and community engagement, making cities more vibrant and appealing for residents and visitors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md)