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# Weaponized Baseball Bats
Threat: Objects for Defense and Protection is Artistically Safe

By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-01 | Updated 2012-03-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-objects-for-defense-and-protection
References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/threat-name-that-bat.php) & [americandesignclub](http://americandesignclub.com/)

Threat: Objects for Defense and Protection is an art exhibit that is comprised of baseball bats that have been artistically weaponized. Since this sports equipment is often depicted as a person's weapon of choice when there is a potential home invasion, it is only natural that it would be at the center of this particular art show.

Curated by [American Design Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture) (A, the Threat: Objects for Defense and Protection art exhibit is comprised of 10 different pieces designed by 10 artists including Jonah Takagi, [Fort Standard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home), Paul Loebach, David Weeks, Matthew Bradshaw, Joe Doucet and Harry Allen. Currently on display at Brooklyn's Present Company, the stunning and nightmarish pieces were crafted using a raw wood XBat baseball bat as a template.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 59% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Artistic Weaponization:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to take everyday objects and weaponize them in a unique and creative way.
- **Home Defense Innovation:** With the prevalence of home invasions, there is an opportunity for companies to create innovative and effective products for home defense.
- **Sports Equipment as Art:** There is an opportunity to blur the lines between sports equipment and art by using sporting goods as an unexpected medium for artistic expression.

### Where This Applies

- **Art and Design:** The art world can explore the concept of weaponization as a method of social and political commentary that disrupts our preconceived notions.
- **Home Security:** The home security industry can innovate new products that are not only effective, but also visually appealing and artistically inspired.
- **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers can explore the idea of their products as art, expanding their consumer base and creating unique collaborations with artists and designers.

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