# Expensive Graffiti Billboards The Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer Billboard Series is Valuable By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phil-frost-and-samuel-bayer-billboard References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/3/phil-frost-and-samuel-bayers-50k-usd-billboard-stolen-in-los-angeles) & [philfrost](http://philfrost.com/) The Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer billboard series is so valuable, everyone wants a piece of the art work. It has recently been reported that a collaborative billboard worth up to $50, 000 was heisted in Los Angeles. Both artists are known for their contemporary and [graffiti-style art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) and their work is easily identifiable. The tribal-inspired billboard in question featured a mug shot of man covered in graffiti tribal face paint. Beside the large scale iconic portraits was [New York painter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) Phil Frost's signature set against gigantic star images. The piece is breathtaking and a collaborative masterpiece. It is unfortunate this stunning art work has been stolen, but this does not mark the last Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer billboard that will be going up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Valuable Graffiti Billboards:** The theft of a $50,000 collaborative billboard highlights the growing value and demand for graffiti-style artwork on billboards. - **Identifiable Artwork:** The easily recognizable style of artists like Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer allows for increased brand recognition and artistic collaborations in billboard advertising. - **Breathtaking Collaborations:** Artists like Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer can create stunning and memorable masterpieces when they collaborate on billboard projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Market:** The increasing value of graffiti-style artwork on billboards creates new opportunities in the art market for artists, collectors, and investors. - **Advertising:** The identifiable and visually striking style of artists like Phil Frost and Samuel Bayer provides disruptive innovation opportunities for brands and companies looking to create unique and attention-grabbing billboard advertisements. - **Security Services:** The theft of valuable graffiti billboards highlights a need for enhanced security measures and innovative solutions to protect outdoor art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-north-america.md) - [Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md)