# Immigration-Themed Murals NEVERCREW's Manchester Project Was Done in Support of a Solidarity Group By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nevercrew References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/06/25/stunning-mural-in-the-streets-of-manchester/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/nevercrew) NEVERCREW is an art collective that's based in Lugano, Switzerland. Made up from the talents of Christian Rebecchi and Pablo Togni, NEVERCREW is known for a number of murals that expand an international scale. One of the latest of these works includes 'Inhuman Barries,' a piece that addresses immigration. The mural shows people falling from a crystal-like rock, with the icy planet offering them no protection. The piece is said to be in support of the Women Asylum Seekers Together, a solidarity group that's located in Manchester, England. NEVERCREW's project takes up the [side of a building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall) that stands at several storeys high. Other works from the collective include a number of [murals that comment on liberation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition), animal cruelty and global warming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immigration-themed Murals:** Opportunity to use street art as a medium for raising awareness and sparking dialogue on complex social issues like immigration. - **Community Solidarity:** Potential to create art projects that support and amplify the work of local solidarity groups, fostering a sense of unity and support within communities. - **Art as Political Commentary:** Artists leveraging their work to critique and challenge social norms, providing a platform for marginalized voices to be heard. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Street Art:** Street artists can explore creating immersive murals tackling important issues, providing a unique form of expression in public spaces. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Opportunity for nonprofit organizations to collaborate with artists on public art initiatives that align with their mission and raise awareness on pressing social issues. - **Activism and Advocacy:** Art as a catalyst for activism, encouraging individuals and groups to take action and advocate for positive change in society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Online Abuse-Condemning Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcus-rashford-mural.md) - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Dynamic Public Artwork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-to-be-wild-1.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Brand-Backed Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas.md)