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# Powerful Protest Installations
The Day of Anger Exhibit Relays Frustration Through Artwork

By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-day-of-anger
References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1) & [portale.assimpredilance.it](http://portale.assimpredilance.it//index.php?&view=article&id=3781)

The Milan Stock Exchange has been the target of this year's *La Giornata della Collera*, also known as The Day of Anger. The event is representative of the city's economic devastation, seen in the recent loss of 157,000 companies and approximately 893,000 employees.

Mounting frustration has been brought to the Milan fore via artwork here. Thousands of workers joined forces to produce the installation as 10,000 yellow construction hats were layered neatly next to one another. Placed squarely in the center of the powerful demonstration is Maurizio Cattelan's abrasive middle finger structure, making no attempt to mask the anger of the participants. With architects, real estate representatives and hard laborers involved in the protest, it will certainly be a talking point among Milan's bureaucrats.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Economic Devastation:** Exploring innovative solutions to revive local economies and support struggling businesses.
- **Art as Protest:** Leveraging the power of art installations to convey social and political messages and spur meaningful change.
- **Collaborative Activism:** Harnessing collective efforts and diverse skills across various industries to amplify the impact of protests and advocacy.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Local Economy:** Identifying opportunities to rebuild and strengthen local economies through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
- **Art and Culture:** Creating platforms that foster artistic expression as a means of addressing societal issues and promoting dialogue.
- **Labor and Construction:** Innovating within the labor and construction industries to improve working conditions and address worker dissatisfaction.

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