# Foreign Policy Gift Shops Philip Toledano's Political Protest Art By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-protest-art-philip-toledanos-america-the-gift-shop References: [americathegiftshop](http://www.americathegiftshop.com/default.aspx#/start) This [political protest art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper) is the work of Philip Toledano. The items in the collection reflect his disapproval and discontent with American foreign policy. The first image in the gallery, called the *Abu Ghraib Coffee Table*, is a molded resin and Plexiglas display of a hooded human figure on all fours being objectified as a table. The second item in the gallery is the *[Inflatable Guantanamo Bay Bouncy Prison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail)* and the third is a crystal ball called the *Cheney Shredding Secret Documents*. The last item in the gallery is self explanatory. The installation is called America The Gift Shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Political Protest Art:** Businesses within the art industry may consider showcasing political protest art as a form of disruptive innovation, sparking discussions about social issues. - **Anti-foreign Policy Merchandise:** Entrepreneurs may explore the creation of anti-foreign policy merchandise as a form of disruptive innovation, catering to consumers who want to express their frustration about political issues through their purchases. - **Satirical Display:** Retail establishments may consider creating satirical displays as a form of disruptive innovation, attracting customers who appreciate humor and sarcasm as a way to express their dissent towards political systems. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry may offer its customers with provocative works of art, encouraging political discussions as a way of societal dissent through art. - **Merchandising:** Merchandise industries may consider creating anti-foreign policy merchandise as a form of disruption and advocacy for sociopolitical change. - **Retail:** Retail establishments may offer satirical displays that may attract customers who have a sense of humor and a yearning for political change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Prototype Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designs-for-global-crises.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [American Collectible Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/object-usa-2024.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Creative Protest Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md)