# Sizable Public Stabbings 'The Knife' by Maria Lujan and Wolfgang Krug Looks like It Hurts By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knife-by-maria-lujan References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/the-giant-knife/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-knife/3287600) ‘The Knife’ by Maria Lujan and Wolfgang Krug is an art project that involved staging public murders using a giant knife. The two artists started by building a massive stabbing utensil out of cardboard. The knife appears to be a kitchen knife based on the shape of the handle and the classic three dots. At the end of the knife, the two artists attached a red piece of paper in the shape of a pool of blood. The two then took to the streets and laid around with the knife sticking into them. Pedestrians were a little surprised when they turned their heads to see a motionless girl with a massive knife sticking out of her. ‘The Knife’ by Maria Lujan and Wolfgang Krug is a dark and clever piece of live art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Public Performance Art:** Creating public spectacles that force people to think about social and political issues in unconventional ways. - **Shocking Art Installations:** Using disturbing visuals and symbols to evoke emotion and make a statement about the state of society. - **Interactive Street Theater:** Engaging the public with immersive experiences that challenge their perceptions and inspire them to take action. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Culture:** Developing provocative art installations that push boundaries and spark dialogue. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using shock tactics and outdoor advertising to grab people's attention and promote a message or brand. - **Event Planning and Production:** Creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression and generate buzz for social causes or brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-the-real-fun-henry-co-pocket-knife.md) - [Precise Artfully Intricate Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui.md) - [Chainsaw-Sliced Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainsaw-sliced-sandwiches.md) - [Artistic Folding EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapade-folding-knives.md) - [Minimalist Handmade Katana-Style Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-tube-knife.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md)