# Monopoly Graffiti Classic Game-Inspired Street Art By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-monopoly-game-board-inspired-street-art References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/01/28/last-shot-real-life-monopoly/) & [flickr](http://flickr.com/photos/hargadon/sets/72157600381095634/) Is there a better way to comment on the current global economy than with these Monopoly-inspired examples of street art? For me, the standout piece is clearly the paving stone, but I do have a soft spot for the banker as well. The use of the [classic game of Monopoly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition) in street art works really well, with the plaster just the cherry on top. Check out Hargo’s Flickr stream for more examples. **Implications** - Popular culture is becoming more than just a form of entertainment for consumers in modern society. Products that integrate themselves with certain aspects of a character are appealing to shoppers who identify themselves through these figures in the media. Companies trying to stay on the cutting edge could focus their energy on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graffiti Street Art:** Opportunities for businesses to collaborate with street artists to create innovative marketing campaigns using graffiti-inspired imagery. - **Monopoly-inspired Art:** Potential for art and design industries to create Monopoly-themed products and experiences that resonate with consumers and tap into nostalgia. - **Integration with Popular Culture:** Advantages for brands to create products that align with popular characters or franchises to connect with consumers on a deeper level and differentiate from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunities for advertisers to collaborate with street artists or leverage graffiti-inspired imagery in campaigns to engage audiences in unique and captivating ways. - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists and designers to incorporate Monopoly-inspired elements into their work, creating visually appealing and nostalgic products. - **Entertainment and Media:** Possibilities for brands in the entertainment and media industry to develop licensed Monopoly-themed merchandise and experiences that resonate with fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game-Themed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-palace-x-monopoly-collection.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Villainous Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-all-is-fair.md) - [Bestselling Board Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-expansion-packs.md) - [Vibrant Boardgame-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro.md) - [Mobile Economy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md)