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# Skeleton Street Art
Macabre Outdoor Creative Inspiration

By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-street-art-macabre-street-art-inspiration
References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/anatomical-street-art/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/anatomicalstreetart)

There are few icons more recognizable than skeletons, which is why this combination of skeletons and street art works so brilliantly.

These street art pieces feature thinking skeletons, animals, card-playing skeletons, and a bevy of other human-like behavior. Which is your favorite?

**Implications** - No company should be afraid of embracing [macabre imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears), because it is a thematic style that definitely has an appeal to consumers all its own. Literally any product or marketing campaign can make use of [spooky elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection) to take it out of the realm of the ordinary. The second you stand out from the regular and the expected, you automatically operate in a market with decidedly less competition.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Embracing Macabre Imagery:** Businesses can tap into the appeal of macabre imagery to differentiate themselves and attract consumers in a less competitive market.
- **Thematic Street Art:** The fusion of street art and thematic elements like skeletons offers disruptive opportunities for artistic expression and outdoor creative inspiration.
- **Spooky Marketing Campaigns:** Companies can leverage spooky elements in their marketing campaigns to stand out from the ordinary and capture consumer attention.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Creative Industries:** The art and creative industries can explore the fusion of macabre imagery and street art to create unique and thought-provoking works.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can incorporate macabre elements into their designs and campaigns to appeal to consumers seeking edgier and alternative aesthetics.
- **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industries can leverage spooky imagery in movies, TV shows, and advertising to captivate audiences and offer unique viewing experiences.

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