# Renegade Installation Art Banksy Interjects the Venice Biennale with 'Venice in Oil' Installation By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-in-oil References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/banksy-venice-biennale-2019-installation-street-art) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxOKYflVSl/) 'Venice in Oil' is a mysterious amalgamation of frames that portray a [massive cruise ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation), surrounded by Venetian gondola boats. The piece seems to be a politically charged response that was constructed by renowned [rebel artist Banksy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) and it is tied to the highly regarded Venice Biennale — "the largest and most prestigious art event in the world [that], for some reason, [has] never invited [Banksy]." Much like most of the creative's daring work, the true meaning of 'Venice in Oil' is up for speculation from the public. A popular theory is that Banksy is commenting on the migrant crisis in the city. 'Venice in Oil' is present online through a clip where a man is setting up [the installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exodus-exhibition) and gets asked to move from local police, although many people have gathered to observe his actions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Politicized Installation Art:** The 'Venice in Oil' installation by Banksy exemplifies the trend of politicized installation art that challenges social and political issues. - **Mystery and Speculation:** The ambiguous meaning of 'Venice in Oil' reflects the trend of artwork that sparks curiosity and encourages public speculation. - **Unauthorized Art Interventions:** Banksy's installation at the Venice Biennale highlights the trend of unauthorized art interventions that disrupt traditional art spaces and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries and Museums:** The trend of politicized installation art presents an opportunity for art galleries and museums to showcase provocative and socially relevant works. - **Art Fairs and Biennales:** The 'Venice in Oil' installation at the Venice Biennale demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in art fairs and biennales by inviting unconventional artists to participate. - **Street Art and Graffiti:** Banksy's unauthorized art interventions inspire the street art and graffiti industry to challenge boundaries and engage with critical societal issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Temporary Luxury Brand Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-brand-installation.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [High-Profile Contemporary Art Biennales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-renava.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)