The 2014 art photography trends point in the direction of challenging the norm, a concept that many artists and free-spirits tend to follow in order to encourage different perspectives. This year saw a particular focus on the idea of an ideal beauty standard as well as common stereotypes.
In regards to the former, the 2014 art photography trends included one woman's creativity to be photoshopped in the different beauty standards found around the world by various international designers. Another photoshoot compared an original image with a doctored one that was manipulated before the models' very eyes, which elicited a deeper response.
By taking on a social responsibility to help change the world, even if it is only in a small way, the 2014 art photography trends show that artists and designers are focused on making a difference. For more insight on how this might affect the new year, check out Trend Hunter's Top 20 Trends in 2015.
Top 75 Art Photography Trends of 2014
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Intimate Female Photography
Francesca Jane Allen's Portraits of Girls Capture Their Vulnerability
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Intimate Stranger Photography
Hemya Moran Invites Strangers to Become a Part of Her World
73
Then-and-Now Playboy Bunnies
Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz Captured Hefner's Retired Models
72
Endless Summer Photography
Travel by Magdalena Wosinska is a Series for Dreamers and Adventurists
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Documentary Trans Photography
Female to 'Male' Explores Gender Identity
70
Intimate Body Image Photography
Jen Davis Explores Intimacy and Obesity in 11 Years
69
Trangender Relationship Photography
This Couple Photographed Their Evolving Trans Relationship
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Idealized Facial Comparisons
The Original/Ideal Project Examines
67
Bizarre Muscle Beach Photography
Michelle Groskopf Captures the Weird and the Wonderful
66
Naked Handstander Portraits
One Guy is Doing Naked Handstands Around the World for a Cause
65
Comical Adult Film Photography
This Issue of Useful Photography Focuses on Opening Scenes
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Body Diversity Campaigns
This Dear Kate Ad Celebrates All Different Types of Bodies
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Uninhibited Snogging Photography
Harley Weird Photographs People Kissing in her Latest Project
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Daily Ballerina Photography
This Inspiring Dance Instagram Account Showcases a Dancer's Daily Life
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Realistically Surreal Photography
Photographer Eva O’Leary Captures the Magic in Everyday Life
60
Timeless Sheath Wedding Dresses
The BHLDN Fall 2014 Bridal Collection is Flowy and Feminine
59
Mermaid-Worthy Beauty Looks
AQUA by Joanna Kustra Stars a Stunning Vanessa Grasse
58
Hairy Armpit Photo Series
The 'Natural Beauty' Photo Series Celebrates Women with Underarm Hair
57
Wanderlust-Inducing Pictures
Jonathan Moyal's Road Trip Photography Spark a Curiosity for Travel
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Absurdly Grotesque Photography
Andi Galdi Vinko's Photographs are Weird and Wonderful
55
Ethereal Long Exposure Photography
Darren Moore Captures Otherworldly Landscapes
54
Surreal-Surrounding Tattoo Photography
Tiny Tattoos by Austin Tott Boast Matching Environments
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Dream-Inspired Photography
Escape Artist Rosie Hardy Creates Surreal and Imaginative Imagery
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Gender Swapped Prom Dates
Switch by JJ Levine Takes Awkward School Dance Photos to Next Level
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Promising Youthful Photography
Polina Photographs Bright-Eyed Youths
50
Eccentrically Bare Photography
The 'Plastic' Series Incorporates Plastic Fashion Accessories
49
Mixed Family Portraits
CYJO Captures Stunning Images of Multi-Ethnic Families in Mixed Blood
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Whimsical Self-Portraits
This Stunning Self-Portrait Series by Christine McConnell is Surreal
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Music-Loving Hippie Lookbooks
The Free People Festival 2014 Catalog Prepares for Summer Events
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Photoshopped Cultural Beauty Standards
Global Artists Manipulate Before & After by Ester Honig
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Suicidal Damsel Photography
Drifting Away by Remi Rebillard Stars Model Alea Wiles
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Tender Womanhood Photography
Mariam Sitchinava Captures the Essence of Womanhood
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Beguiling Surrealist Photography
Vitaliy Kliushkin Provides an Alternate Reality in His Work
42
Surreally Painted Photographs
Artist Aliza Razell Incorporates Watercolor into Her Self-Portraits
41
Female Bedroom Photography
The Mirrors and Windows Series Captures Women from Around the World
40
Earthy Hippie Chick Editorials
Candice Swanepoel Stars in Vogue Brazil Antes do P
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Haunting Mental Illness Photography
Lisa Lindvay Captures Daily Life of Mental Disorder Patients
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Poverty-Stricken Prostitute Pictures
Souvid Datta Captures Indian Children and Sex Workers
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Creepy Beauty Editorials
The Novembre Magazine July 2014 Issue Focuses on Experimental Looks
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Intimate Transgender Photography
Willeke Duijvekam Documents Lives of Two Girls For Six Years
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Stereotype-Challenging Portraits
'Judging America' Reveals Ingrained Prejudices
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Peculiar Self-Portraiture
Iiu Susiraja Challenges Typical Femininity in her Self-Portraits
33
Gloriously Grotesque Photography
Shoreditch Wildlife Documents Reckless Lifestyles
32
Adorable Mini-Me Photography
Animals with Miniature Versions of Themselves is Too Cute for Words
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Trapped Pet Photography
The Cats, Dogs and Human Furniture Series Deserves a Good Chuckle
30
Sultry Summer Portraits
C-Heads Kicks off Its '50 Girls of Summer' Series
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Scandinavian Fairy Tale Photography
The Birglind Sisters We are 365 Photo Blog is Beyond Creative
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Matching Print Fashion Collages
Fashion Photography Blogger Bianca Mixes Fendi with Monet
27
Celebrity Self-Portrait Books
The Kim Kardashian Selfie Book Boasts 352 Pages of Her Face
26
Everyday Object Artworks (UPDATE)
The Conceptual Work of Domenic Bahmann is Playfully Entertaining
25
Bedroom Monster Photography
Terror by Laure Fauvel Shows Children Frightening Imaginary Monsters
24
Quirky Vintage Subway Photos
Bob Mazzer Captures Rare Moments in the London Underground
23
Evocative Feminine Photography
'Girlfriends' Interprets the Female Gaze
22
Femme Fatale Swimwear Ads
The Beach Bunny Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Model Irina Shayk
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Stunning Magical Photography
Margarita Kareva Captures Enchanting Worlds with Gorgeous Women
20
Beautiful Albino Portraits
Sanne De Wilde Captures Rare Paleness in 'Show White'
19
Expressive Brow Editorials
Flaunt Magazine's Sung Hee Kim Shoot is Lensed by Photographer Yu Tsai
18
Drug Addict Couture
Gigi Ben Artzi and Loral Amir Show a Different Side of Drug Addiction
17
Into the Wild Photography
Foothills/Mountains by Jaime Beechum Captures the Great Outdoors
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Boldly Botanical Fashion Calendars
The Splash 2014 Calendar Celebrates a Love for Fashion
15
Poignant Poverty Portraits
Brenda Ann Kenneally Documents People Living Below the Poverty Line
14
Poignantly Raw Motherhood Photography
Mother by Elinor Carucci Delivers an Uncensored Account
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Humanizing Disfigured Portraits
Photographer Cyril Crepin Captures Facial Reconstruction Patients
12
Afro Fusion Editorials
The January 2014 Vogue 'African Visions' Photoshoot is Bold & Bright
11
Child Witch Photography
The Force by Tomaas is Innocently Dark and Supernatural
10
Modern Witch Portraits
Women of Power by Katarzyna Majak is Full of Magic and Mystery
9
Surreal Children Portraits
Photographer Loretta Lux Makes Kids Look Like Porcelain Dolls
8
Minimalist Photoshop Photography
Pawel Fabjanski Focuses on the Surreal Nature of Retouched Images
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Surreal Dreamlike Portraits
Stoddard’s Human Portraits are Layered With Ominously Dystopic U
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Haunting Epidemic Photography
Maxim Dondyuk Chronicles the TB Epidemic in Ukraine
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Fantastical Female Portraits
Photographer Katerina Plotnikova Captures Fairytale-Like Scenarios
4
Freaky Figurine Photography
Tim Walker Shoots Insanity for Love Magazine Spring/Summer 2014
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Diversified Beauty Photography
Selfridges' Hello Beautiful Imagery Celebrates All Kinds of Beauty
2
Soviet Ruin Photography
Rebecca Bathory Photographs Abandoned Soviet Ruins
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Gruesome Mid-20th Century Photography
Herbert List Captured Surreal Images Way Before Photoshop
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Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Illusory Goddess Fashion
Di Petsa Spring 2024's Wet-Look Designs Were Inspired by Aphrodite & Love
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Couture Beauty Campaigns
The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
Sonic Editions' Studio 54 Collection Contains Rare Photos
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AI Stock Photo Databases
Lummi Offers a Diverse Collection of AI Stock Photos Curated by Artists
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
American Collectible Design Exhibitions
R & Company Presents the Object USA 2024 instalment
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey Present DIORAMA
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Women-Celebrating Art Series
Matara & The Peninsula Bangkok Present Empowered by Her Story
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions
TRAME and ARTXCODE Presents the RIFLESSI Exhibition
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Historic Automotive Art Books
Porsche Presents the New Artifacts Art Book of its Archives
Empowering Women Design Awards
Triennale Milano Hosted the 5th AIAP Women in Design Award
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Human Connection Design Exhibitions
VERSO Presents the No Discipline Solo Exhibition
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Artistic Feedback Tools
Instant Art Review Provides Real-Time Feedback to Boost Artistic Skills
Celebratory Gallery Anniversary Capsules
LUMAS Marks Its Anniversary with a Anniversary Collection
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions
Signe Hytte Curates the Enter the Salon Exhibition in Copenhagen
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection