These expressive June 2016 art ideas take the shape of everything from pool-sized sculptures to digital media installations and gunpowder paintings.
Some of the most dynamic pieces use artful forms to express poignant messages on
animal cruelty, consumption, refugee status and the dangers of distracted driving. In order to show off the the Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world, Minus5 Architects developed a concept that would project the silhouettes of other world landmarks on the surface of the building, effectively showing how they compare in size.
To the average consumer, art can sometimes feel as though it is out of reach. In order to remedy this, there are new initiatives like South Korea's Print Bakery being put in place to make art more accessible. On the flip side, an innovation like the Minnesota Street Project aims to offer affordable studio spaces—preventing artists from having to charge a premium to cover their own costs.
Top 45 Art Ideas in June
From Mobile Gallery Guides to Flammable Gunpowder Paintings:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 3, 2016 — Art & Design
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Minimalistic One Line Tattoos
Berlin-based Mo Ganji Creates Simple Yet Intricate Designs
44
Iconic Japanese Body Art
Students Used Takashi Murakami's Style for Body Art Inspiration
43
Melting Mercury Tables
Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement
42
Psychedelic Digital Artists
'jmckeehen' Creates Mind-Bending and Colorful Digital Art
41
Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
The Traverse 'POLIGON' Animal Trophies are Geometrically Modern
40
Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Yorgo Alexopoulos Uses Digital Art to Represent the Natural World
39
Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
This Bonsai Art Series Imagines Alien-Like Species and Planters
38
Blurred Cinematic Photography
Artist Jason Shulman Uses Photography to Represent Classic Movies
37
Artist-Decorated Data Centers
The Data Center Mural Project Turns Big Buildings into Works of Art
36
Hipster Girl Illustrations
Laura Callaghan Captures the Colorful Narcissism of Modern Girls
35
Standing Pool Sculptures
This Van Gogh-Inspired Sculpture Looks Like It is Defying Gravity
34
Art Facade Concepts
Minus5 Architects is Proposing a Unique Building Projection Idea
33
Geometric 3D Tattoos
These Body Art Designs are Fashioned Out of Two Outlines in Red and Blue
32
Artistic Plastic Igloos
The PolyShell is an Igloo Constructed Out of Recycled Plastic
31
Reinterpreted Logo Art
These Artists Created Their Own Interpretations of the New Instagram Logo
30
Artist-Inspired Sunglasses
These Sunglasses Incorporate the Iconic Work of J.M. Basquiat
29
Animated Double Exposure Photos
The Deep Discovery Series Takes This Image Trick to Another Level
28
Typographic Neon Compositions
These Neon Letter Graphics are the Work of Leonardoworx Studio
27
Mechanized Aluminum Artwork
Apical Reform's Artwork is a Representation of Industrialization
26
Single-Purpose Museums
The Museum of Apoxyomenos Was Created to House a Single Exhibit
25
Neon Blob Sculptures
Dan Lam Creates Uniquely Organic and Modern Works of Art
24
Integrated Elephant Artwork
Graffiti Artist 'Falko One' Uses Locations to Customize His Art
23
Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Hanan Alkouh's Meat Art is a Commentary on Wasteful Consumption
22
Refugee Camp Street Art
Street Artist Pejac Has Created Art on the Walls of a Refugee Camp
21
Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes
20
Knitted 3D Digital Art
These Vivid Digital Designs Resemble Realistic Photographs
19
Mangled Emoji Sculptures
'The Last Emoji' Installation Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
18
Crowdsourced Retail Photo Galleries
The IKEA Wonderful Everyday Contest Highlights User Photos
17
Rotating Literary Busts
This Sculpture of Franz Kafka is Constructed from 42 Rotational Pieces
16
Folkloric Book Sculptures
Su Blackwell Transforms Novel Pages into 3D Fairytale Locations
15
Steel Ball Art Installations
This Artist Created a Steel Art Installation Inspired by Narcissus
14
Emotional Plasticine Sculptures
Irma Gruenholz Channels Human Strife into Stunning Works of Art
13
Accessible Art Shops
'Print Bakery' Aims to Make Artwork as Accessible as Bread from a Bakery
12
Flammable Gunpowder Paintings
Danny Shervin Sets His Realistic Drawings of Animals Ablaze
11
Empowering Body Painting Initiatives
The Human Canvas Project Helps to Combat Negative Body Image
10
High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
This Exhibit Explores the Future of Architecture and Technology
9
Heritage Art Galleries
This Industrial Art Gallery Design Uses a 1920s Nestlé Warehouse
8
Artistic Pop-Up Books
Tauba Auerbach's 3D Structures are Presented in a Pop-Up Book Format
7
Subtle Forest Installations
Darren Rigo Captures Man's Presence in Quiet Scenes of Nature
6
Self-Powering Digital Frames
This Self-Powering Digital Frame Creates a Clean, Cable-Free Design
5
Mobile Gallery Guides
The New SFMOMA App Provides a High-tech Alternative to Audio Museum Guides
4
Affordable Art Atelier Initiatives
The Minnesota Street Project Offers Accessible San Fran Studios
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Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
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Illuminated Female Sculptures
Papier à êtres Creates Ethereal Works of Art Out of Papier Mache
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Art-Preserving Cameras
This Google Camera Captures Works of Art in Extremely High Resolution
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Pollution-Removing Murals
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Multi-Sensory Beauty Gardens
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Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
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Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
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Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
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Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
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Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
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Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
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Dynamic Art Exhibitions
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Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
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AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
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Statement Glass Curvaceous Glassware
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Kilometer-Long Museums
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Contemporary Glassware Collections
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Exploratory Art Exhibits
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Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
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Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
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Television-Showcased Abstract Art
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Global AI Art Contests
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Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
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Collaborative Auction Experiences
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Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Swooped Museum Roof Planes
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Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
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Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
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Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
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Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
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Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
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Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
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Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
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Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
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Sensorial Art Exhibitions
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Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
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Viewing Box Cultural Centers
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Artful Illusory Ads
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Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
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Spray Can Fragrances
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Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
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Creatively Sponsored Art Events
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Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
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Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
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Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
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Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
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