# Abandoned Zoo Graffiti Museums An Italian Zoo Transforms into an Interactive Art Space By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-art-museum References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/06/Abandoned-Zoo-Turned-Into-Strange-Graffiti-Gallery/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Organic-Mandala-Sam-Street-Art-Museum-Torino-2012/5232289) Border Land Project has introduced the ‘[Street Art Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nineteen-wells-street)’ in Torino, proving Italy remains an epicenter for art manifestation. Italy is famous for its period art and it is wonderful to see a fresh and modern take on art and utility in society. 'Street Art Museum' a.k.a SAM is a project of love that turned a discarded zoo into a [distinct and interactive art space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-empathy-museum). The re-purposed area is now a vibrant and creative environment for people of all ages to visit and intermingle with. SAM features portraits, tons of [large scale graffiti art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) and animal cartoons, staying true to the venue’s origins. It is one example of how a communal location can bring the community back to it, advocate local artisans and convert a wasted space into a colorful sanctuary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Art Spaces:** The transformation of abandoned spaces into interactive art spaces presents an opportunity for artists and communities to create engaging and immersive experiences. - **Street Art Tourism:** The rise of street art museums and galleries provides a unique opportunity for the tourism industry to attract visitors interested in urban and contemporary art. - **Community-driven Urban Renewal:** The trend of repurposing abandoned spaces for community use showcases the potential for revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can capitalize on the trend of interactive art spaces by showcasing innovative and immersive exhibitions that engage visitors on a deeper level. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the trend of street art tourism by promoting cities and neighborhoods with vibrant street art scenes as destinations for artistic exploration. - **Urban Development:** Urban developers and planners can embrace the trend of community-driven urban renewal by repurposing abandoned spaces into community hubs that foster creativity and social interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md) - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Reflective Museum Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-empathy-museum.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md)