These lively July 2016 art ideas use a variety of media to express a range of ideas on everything from pop culture to environmentalism.
One of the most interesting projects was created as part of a collaboration between IBM Watson and six artists as a way to explore the relationship between man and machine. The fusion of art and technology is a prevalent theme in other examples that embrace the use of 3D printing, virtual reality and robots.
Alongside a number of dynamic installations, exhibits and sculptures, there are also a number of unique new museums appearing—Japan's 'Kenchiku Soko' is a destination for viewing architectural models, while Sweden is now home to the first-ever IKEA Museum.
Top 65 Art Ideas in July
From Gravity-Defying Street Art to Braille Art Exhibitions:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 23, 2016 — Art & Design
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Agricultural Wall Art
These Agricultural Art Pieces Work as Small Ecosystems That Decorate Homes
64
Psychedelic Art Displays
An Artist Uses Unusual Ingredients To Create Her Quirky Artwork
63
Simple Origami Sculptures
These Origami Decorations are Simple but Elegant
62
Gradient Art Exhibitions
This Artist's Use of Peculiar Materials Makes This Installation Unique
61
Custom Greeting Art Installations
Accessories Brand Kipling Helped Consumers Show Love to Friends
60
Imaginative Food Art
These Edible Sculptures Send a Message About Food Consumption
59
Minimalist Lamp Installations
Foster + Partners' Architecture Firm Has Designed a Series of Lamps
58
Stylistic Director Sculptures
Mike Leavitt Imagined Famous Film Directors as Their Own Creations
57
Temporary Seating Installations
Polish Designers Create Comfortable Seating To View a Riverside
56
Geometric Art Installations
Ferruccio Laviani Explores The Link Between Scale and Proportion
55
Fake Food Photography
This Artist Creates Food Out of Random Household Items
54
Fashion Model Puppets
Aitor Throup Debuted His Fashion Collection on Faceless Life-Size Puppets
53
Modular Architecture Exhibits
RAW SHIFT Shows How Buildings Evolve by Adapting to Crowds
52
Immersive Fashion Installations
This Digital Fashion Show Was Inspired by The Natural World
51
Fruit-Carved Sculptures
This Artist Creates Intricate Sculptures from Daily Food Items
50
Feminine Metallic Sculptures
Jordi Diez Fernandez Crafted an Immaculate Futuristic Steel Woman
49
Hypnotic Light Exhibits
Tetro+A Created an Illuminated Walkway Along the Singapore River
48
Artistic Dad Reinterpretations
These Artists Depict Father Figures of Wes Anderson Movies
47
Compression-Built Domes
The Armadillo Vault is the First Stone Structure of Its Kind
46
Enormous Pier Installations
The Floating Piers on Lake Iseo Offer Stunning Sights of Italy
45
Nature-Made Artwork
This Artist Creates Intricate Portraits Out of Flowers
44
Graphic Tunnel Art
The Lasco Project Features Graphic Street Art Thanks to a Group Effort
43
Drink-Dispensing Sculptures
SodaStream's Interactive Artwork 'Let's Play' Gives Out Beverages
42
Minuscule Clay Meals
Sueño Souvenir Offers Incredibly Detailed Customized Tiny Meals
41
Floral Lounge Areas
This Art Installation Covers the Ceilings of a Lounge
40
Typeface-Celebrating Art
Angel Alejandro Payed Tribute to Helvetica with a Series of Posters
39
Wooden Nail Sculptures
Jaime Molina Uses Wood and Nails to Create Her Imaginative Characters
38
Printed Musculoskeletal Masks
Björk Created a 3D-Printed Mask Using Her Facial Structure
37
Robotic Sculptural Art
This Robotic Sculpture is on Display at the Rose Beton Festival
36
Gravity-Defying Street Art
These Installations Put a Twist on Commonly Seen Street Clutter
35
Immersive Artist Exhibits
'Meet Vincent van Gogh' Offers Interactive Intros to the Painter's Life
34
Skeletal Villain Sculptures
Travis Durden Transforms Iconic Evil Figures to Eerie Medieval Dead
33
Towering Manmade Waterfalls
Olafur Eliasson's 'Waterfall' is Temporarily on Display at Versailles
32
Drooping Flower Holders
Indefinite Vases by Erik Olovsson Explores Strength and Fragility
31
Delicious Mattress Sculptures
Eat Me by Lor-K Features Old Beds Turned into Common Food Dishes
30
VR Bus Shelter Spas
This Public Bus Stop Uses Virtual Reality to Come to Life as a Swimming Pool
29
Wireframe Dishware Collections
Studio Dessuant Bone's 'Fasted' Rethinks the Ritual of Dining
28
Artist-Inspired Rickshaws
This Taxi Cab Features a Technicolor Interior Influenced by Van Gogh
27
Geologically Inspired Sculptures
These Man-Made Sculptures Look Like Natural Additions to the Land
26
Anti-War Art Exhibits
This Exhibit Features Uniquely Repurposed War Helmets
25
Kaleidoscopic Hotel Designs
Artist Daniel Buren Applies His Bright Designs to a Hotel in Paris
24
Musical Swing Installations
These Musical Swings Require Participant Cooperation to Play Music
23
Peculiar Hybrid Sculptures
Artist Jim McKenzie Creates Intricate Sculptures of Animal Hybrids
22
Emoji Billiard Balls
These Billiard Balls Show The Faces of Popular Emoticons
21
Miniature Urban Scenes
Ryan Monogan Makes Mini Sculptures Inspired by Urban Locations
20
Furniture Brand Museums
An IKEA Museum is Opening to Showcase the Iconic Swedish Furniture
19
Shimmering Island Walkways
The Floating Piers Project Lets People Walk Between Islands
18
Medieval Pop Art Posters
This Artist Created Illustrated Posters for Every Game of Thrones Episode
17
Digital Dome Installations
teamLab's Immersive Installation is Set in an Ethereal Enviroment
16
Artistic Life-Sized Vaporizers
This Large Vaporizer Sculpture Comments on Culture Through Gold
15
Co-Working Church Spaces
Tom Dixon Created a Shared Workspace for a Church
14
Braille Art Exhibitions
'Hope in Darkness' Introduces Peru's First Inclusive Art Show
13
Painting-Shaped Bouquets
This Floral Artwork Promotes a Still Life and a Flower Business
12
Interactive Clay Installations
This Artistic Installation Allows Viewers to Play with Clay
11
Animal-Shaped Playground Equipment
Jaime Hayón's Sculptures Encourage Children to Interact
10
Robotic Marionette Exhibits
Jordan Wolfson's Creation Features a Giant Fast-Moving Puppet
9
Upcycled Architecture Exhibits
This Exibit at the Venice Biennale Uses 100 Tons of Recycled Waste
8
Architectural Model Museums
'Kenchiku Soko' is a Destination for Viewing Architectural Models
7
Willow-Wrapped Art Centers
Patrick Dougherty Created a Stunning Sculpture Made from Willow Trees
6
Supercomputer Art Projects
This Art and Science Project Had Artists Collaborate with IBM Watson
5
Ambiguous Paper-Made Sculptures
These Unique Sculptures Come Together to Form Conceptual Shapes
4
Chalkboard Art Advertisements
This Artful Gaming Ad is a Chalkboard Drawing in Shinjuku Station
3
Aquatic Crystal Installations
This Swarovski Sculpture Replicates the Motion of Waves Using Stones
2
Free Urban Music Cubes
The Temple is a Concrete Square that Plays Music for the Public Area
1
3D-Printed Zoetropes
Akinori Goto Puts a Modern Twist on Age-Old Zoetrope Designs
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Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
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Clay Fashion Collections
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Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
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Visual Museum Campaigns
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Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
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Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
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Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Terracotta-Inspired Art Installations
Gornace Brioni's Grounded Exhibition Features Wall Coverings
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums
Qatar Museums Unveils Official Images of the Lusail Museum
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Multi-Sensory Beauty Gardens
Jardim Sol de Janeiro is Coming to Art Basel Miami Beach
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Immersive Hotel Art Installations
The St. Regis Venice Introduces 'Terrazza 365º Azzarret'
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
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
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
AI Sound Installations
Björk and Aleph Unveil Immersive AI Sound Piece at Paris’s Pompidou Centre
Sensorial Textile Exhibitions
The Portals Exhibition by Merida Studio Spotlights Sylvie Johnson
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Kilometer-Long Museums
Junya Ishigami Introduces the Zaishui Art Museum Along a Lake
Scandinavian Design History Exhibitions
Emerson Bailey is Set to Debut the 'Centuries' Exhibition
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Summer Tone-Inspired Artful Watches
Richard Mille Presents the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics Capsule
Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups
The Gustaf Westman in New York is a Unique Museum Experience
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Television-Showcased Abstract Art
OG OLED Lounge Unveils Some Korean Abstract Artwork
Collaborative Artistic Projects
Lenovo’s Global Campaign 'Creator Odyssey' Inspires Collaboration
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions
Arran Gregory Presents the Invisible Figures Series
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
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Sensorial Art Exhibitions
Gardens by the Bay Presents the 'Impressions of Monet' Experience
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Art-Inspired Whisky Events
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Partnered with Ian Woods for a Custom Design
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions
SPACES Was Organized by HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX
Inequalities-Focused Exhibition Forums
Triennale Milano Marks Its 24th International Exhibition
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Spaceship-Like Robot Museums
Melike Altınışık Architects Designs the Seoul Robot & AI Museum
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Sound-Interactive Art Installations
Yuri Suzuki Creates the Arborhythm Outdoor Art Installation
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
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Immersive Audio-Visual Installations
180 the Strand Unveils Its Latest Exhibition, 'Reverb'
Modern Art Design Auctions
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Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
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NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
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Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Human Connection Design Exhibitions
VERSO Presents the No Discipline Solo Exhibition
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions
Floris Wubben Designs the Brick Collection at the Future Perfect
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Immersive Space Exhibitions
‘Beyond the Light’ Immerses Guests in NASA’s Scientific Discoveries
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
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Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Fitness Club Pride Collaborations
Equinox Announces its Exhibition and Benefit Auction
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions
A Team Forms to Present Mother Goddess of the Three Realms
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Building Block Art Exhibits
LEGO will Host The Art of the Brick Expo in Singapore
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
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Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
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Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions
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