# High Art Graffiti Canada's Montreal is a Serious Hotbed For Deviant Art By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montreal-graffiti References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/index.php?section=album&albid=275) Montreal is known for its history, fashion and artsy culture. Graffiti may not be the most socially acceptable form of artistic expression, but many in Montreal are putting their creative juices into art work on walls all over the city. This deviant art form is truly making a prominently visible mark on this easterly province in Canada. **Implications** - The fact that [graffiti art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva) is edgy and normally one-of-a-kind makes each piece all the more special and worth taking the time to appreciate. Exploring walls as canvases will also give rise to new textures and styles. In taking note of this growing acceptance of [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics), companies should also begin to explore [new canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto), taking other mediums into consideration to inspire more intricate and unique works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Street Art:** Graffiti art is gaining acceptance as a form of high art in Montreal, indicating a trend towards unique and edgy street art. - **Exploring New Canvases:** Companies can explore other mediums and unconventional canvases to inspire more intricate and unique street art. - **Textures and Styles:** The growing acceptance of street art is giving rise to new textures and styles that businesses can leverage for their own creative works. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can tap into the trend of graffiti art as a form of high art, and create opportunities for showcasing and commercializing street art. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the growing acceptance of street art by incorporating graffiti-inspired designs into clothing and accessories. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Businesses in the advertising and marketing industry can use street art as a way to create buzz and connect with younger, more urban audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Interactive Summer Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquie-comrie.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-north-america.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)