Luis Alicandu Creates Street Art to Furnish Your Home With
Shelby Lee Walsh — November 19, 2009 — Art & Design
Once thought of as a low-brow, delinquent form of art, street art is making a mainstream comeback in the form of graffiti furniture.
The pieces in the above gallery are baroque-esque in their aesthetic, yet bare the markings of signature street style. Luis Alicandu is responsible for this captivating graffiti furniture set—playing with both modern design and illegal street art to create a fascinating way to decorate your home.
Implications - Not long ago, graffiti and street art were shunned by those in the art world as vandals without talent. In recent years, graffiti and street art have become one of the most celebrated burgeoning movements in the art world. Any company seeking to capitalize on this newfound love for graffiti would be wise to feature products that feature street art designs, or commission a celebrated street artist to create avant-garde marketing for the company.
The pieces in the above gallery are baroque-esque in their aesthetic, yet bare the markings of signature street style. Luis Alicandu is responsible for this captivating graffiti furniture set—playing with both modern design and illegal street art to create a fascinating way to decorate your home.
Implications - Not long ago, graffiti and street art were shunned by those in the art world as vandals without talent. In recent years, graffiti and street art have become one of the most celebrated burgeoning movements in the art world. Any company seeking to capitalize on this newfound love for graffiti would be wise to feature products that feature street art designs, or commission a celebrated street artist to create avant-garde marketing for the company.
Trend Themes
1. Mainstream Graffiti Art - There is a growing acceptance and appreciation for graffiti art, making it a trend that businesses can tap into.
2. Fusion of Modern Design and Illegal Art - The combination of modern design with illegal street art presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry.
3. Avant-garde Marketing - Incorporating celebrated street artists in marketing campaigns can create a unique and attention-grabbing approach for businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can embrace graffiti art and incorporate it into their designs to attract a new customer base.
2. Art - The art industry can explore the fusion of modern design and street art, creating a new genre that appeals to a wider audience.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can utilize the avant-garde approach of graffiti art to create innovative campaigns that stand out.
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