"The medium is the message" is one of the most well-known expressions that communication scholar Marshall McLuhan coined (the "global village" is a close second), and this top list of mixed media messages is inspired by the King of Mass Media. Art communicates, but what it communicates isn't exclusively based on the content, but also on the how, when, why and where.
From collage-inspired jewelry campaigns to spitted snack art, the art in this cluster will go beyond inspiration and cause a sense of visual franticness that will you have you grabbing whatever's closest to you to lay it all down in your own personal masterpiece. Inhabiting a sort of "anything goes" mentality, this top list of mixed media messages contains art that goes beyond one medium and fixates itself on layering, but also integrity. Don't be fooled: this isn't your toddler's collage.
85 Mixed Media Messages
From Collage-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns to Spitted Snack Art:
Tiana Reid — Oct 10, 2011 — Art & Design

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Femininely Surreal Photography
Miss Aniela Captures Stunning Dreamlike Scenes

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Mixed Media Pin-Ups
Hanneke Treffers' 'Contemporary Antiquity' Art is Stunning

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Saggy Skin Sculptures
John Isaac Gives The Finger To Art With Crude Uniqueness
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Dripping 3-D Graffiti
Splahes and Stains by Peeta is an Ultra-Modern Approach to Street Art
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Ballpoint Babe Illustrations
The Mixed Media Works of Niki Pilkington are Skillfully Sketched
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3D Throne Fashiontography
The Lady Caprice Issue 10 is Eye-Catchingly Funky
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Comic Collage Women
PaperMonster Pop Art Stencil Portraits Are Full of Feminine Mixed Media
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Keyboard Skulls
Maurice Mbikayi Transforms Computer Peripherals Into Human Figures
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Surreal Abstract Prints
Amber Isabel's Photographic Imagination Runs Wild with Emotions
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Irreverent Comic Illustrations
Ian Stevenson Combines Comedy and Childishness in his Drawings
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Fragmented Fashion Illustrations
Becha ELLE Openers Bring a Mixed Media Twist to Style
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Fake Human Taxidermy
Joseph Seigenthaler Sculptures Use Real Hair
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Shocking Mixed Media Art
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge Creates a Vivid Political Commentary
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Theatrical Action Illustrations
The Loic Zimmerman Portfolio is Chock Full of Vigor
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Surreal Grotesque Art
Kris Kuksi's Depraved Details
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Animal Movement Eco-Art
Recycled Mixed-Media Sculptures That Capture Animals in Action
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Bold Graffitography
San Francisco's Valencia Street is Donned with Awesome Graffiti
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Magazine Art Portraits
Stunning Mixed Media Collages by Gabi Trinkaus
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Illustrated Photography
Kelly Thompson Mixes Medias to Create Unique Photos
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Provocative Nerdstrations
Kelly Thompson Illustrates That Geeky Can be Cheeky
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Mechanical Steampunked Sculptures
Fantastic Contraptions by Stephane Halleux
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Mixed Media Message Art
The Prince Lauder Mixed Media Collages are Striking and Thought-Provoking
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Faded Neon Illustrations
Artist Andrew Clark Combines a Vintage Look with Bright Colors
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Macabre Mixed Media Art
J. Larkin Creations are Kind of Creepy but Very Creative
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Elaborate Ornamental Headpieces
Alessandro Mengozzi Makes Fashionista's Heads Beautiful
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Mandala Art
Mixed Media Fine Artist Diane Fergurson Explores the Flow of Energy
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Dark Eerie Illustrations
These Ruben Ireland Prints are Definitely Worth a Second Look
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Trippy Surreal Collages
Lin Mei Creates Mixed Media Pieces That are Out of This World
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Frantic Ethereal Art (UPDATE)
Raphael Vicenzi Innovates Illustration with Mixed Media and Words
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Russian Folklore Fashion
Natalya Aikens' Fairytale Art Cuffs Are Inspired by Her Heritage
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Unnatural Hybrid Artworks
Erotic Worlds by Margarida Girao Morphs Humans, Animals and More
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Photo-Ink Collages
‘Mixed Media Girls' by Nikki Farquharson
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Mixed Media Taxidermy
Sequined Dead Animals
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Mixed Media Eco Art
Unique Branch Sculptures by Evan Holloway are Haunting
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Global Art Galleries
ART HK 2011 is a Multicultural Contemporary Show Featuring Over 38 Countries
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Surreally Strange Collages
These Sebastian Ospina Collages are Mixed-Media Mysticism
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Gruesome Winter Illustrations
Leopold Rabus Creates Deranged and Unforgettable Art
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Modern Art Collages
Danny Rolph's Automatic Shoes Exhibit at Poppy Sebire Gallery
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Macabre Mixed Media
Kris Kuksi Unveils New Works for 'Beast Anthology' at Joshua Liner Gallery
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Desolate Head Paints
Artwork by Julian Kimmings is Creatively Sad
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Melancholy Paintography
Raphael Mazzucco's Contribution to the Luminato Festival In Toronto
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Green Lantern Masks
Artist Sparks Creates Dangerously Irresistable Disguises
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Surreal Circus Act Art
Nancy Kubale's Latest Sculptures Remind One of a Demented Circus
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Online Collage Exhibits
'Kohlage' Curates Collage and Mixed Media Art
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Force Field Digital Art
ReEvolutionare Captures Spiritual Icons with Mixed Media
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Mixed Media Cityscapes
Gibran Julian's ‘Cities Within Cities' Digital Artwork
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Modern Madonna Art
Artist Francesco Vezzoli Modernizes the Virgin Mary
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Art to Cure Nightmares
Deranged Digital Mixed Media by Mia Makila
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Awesome Assembled Art
Artist Lucy Williams Creates 3D Collages that Look Like Paintings
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Uninhibited Mixed Media Paintings
David Bailey Debuts 'Hitler Killed the Duck' at Scream Gallery
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Virtual Mixed Media Scrapbooks
Glogster
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Exploring Race Through Mixed Media
‘Pawnography' by Jeff Sonhouse
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Creepy Complex Collages
Artist Alex Chavez Creates Memorable and Freaky Art
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Mixed Media Compositions
Carrie Moyer Creates Colorful Psychedelic Art
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Classic Newspaper Advertisements
The 1960s Sunday Times Ads Are Vintage and Lively
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Household Mixed Media
Katie Bell Uses Unusual Domestic Materials Within Her Paintings
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Mixed Media Distortion
Chad Wys' 'Epoch Organic 2' Art Series Encourages Thought
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Morbid Anatomical Sculptures
These Detailed Skull Pieces by Artist Kris Kuksi Will Creep You Out
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Spiritual Sci-Fi Illustrations
This Intoxicated Demons Radical Art Will Put You in a Trance
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Space Age Psychedelic Art
The Works of Leif Podhajsky Take You Down the Rabbit Hole
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Haunting Mixed Media
Dstrukt Releases 'The Kingdom Series' Nature Photos
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Spitted Snack Art
The Daniel Eatock ‘Processed Potatoes’ Pieces are Less than Appetizing
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Mysterious Mixed Media Art
Yuta Onoda Creates Whimsical Anime-Inspired Illustrations
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Enormous Motto Murals
ABOVE's Sticks and Stones Mural is Hugely Inspirational
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Fascinatingly Winsome Watercolors
Christina Romeo Mixed Media Paintings Remind People to Be Kind
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Psychedelic Mixed Media Art
The 'Unreal' Series by Kaylee Hinrichs is Visually Intense
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Collage-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
This Velvet April 2010 Accessories Shoot is Divine
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Mixed Media Explosion Art
Canadian Artist Wil Murray Creates Manic New Age Art
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Skeletal Art Exhibits
This Helen Altman Exhibition Will Give You the Creeps
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Mixed-Media Street Art
Zach Johnsen's 'The Wanderers' Blends Psychedelic Cartooning and Graffiti
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Manifestations of Mixed Media
Brooklyn Artist Rebekah Potter at Abode New York
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Geeky Mixed Media Art
'My Life With Cables' By Christoph Niemann Uses Real Red Wires
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Political Mixed Media Mashups
Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland Remix ‘Aer OBAMA' for Inaugu
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Self-Abhorrence Art
Raphael Vincezi Creates Images Using Discouraging Words
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Mixed Media Hipster Art
Michelle Devereux Creates Goofy Bohemian Artwork
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Sentimental Silhouette Shows
The Artistic Use of Shadows by Miwa Matreyek
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Patriotic Mixed Media Art
Jeremy Dean Creates Wicked Variations of the American Flag
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Epic Multi Media Creations
The Aaron Maurer Mixed Media Works are Mind Blowing
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Graffitied World Globes
‘ImagineNations' by Wendy Gold Forge Fantasy Planets
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Family Feud Frescos
Alexandros Vasmoulakis' Painting 'Hide From Your Little Brother's Gun'
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Mesmerizing Mixed Media Art
‘Notebook' by Evelien Lohbeck Blends Video & Illustration
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Scatterbrained Collages
Andrew Zarou Uses Mixed Media to Tell a Story at Robert Henry Vintage
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Mixed Media Medication Merchandizing
These Alka Seltzer Ads Patch Up Any Problem
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Mixed Media Mats
The Black Tie Carpet Combines Unconventional Materials
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Conjoined Porcelain Plates
Maxime Ansiau Depicts Stretched Scenes on Her Melded Dishes
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Consciously Cool Jewelry
'The Art of Adornment' is a Must-Have Collaboration Collection
Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags
Marc Jacobs Unveils a Special Design of the Tote Bag
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs
ECCO and Illya Goldman Gubin Drop the Metropole Seoul Derby
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Educational Valentine's Campaigns
No More’s 'Language of Love' Campaign Exposes Coercive Control
Artist-Inspired Sweaters
The Lee® X Basquiat™ Printed Sweater Fuses Collage and Graffiti Elements
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Artful Graphic Beach Towels
ZigZagZurich Presents the Artist Terry Beach Towel Capsule
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
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
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
High-End Modern Tableware Collection
Lsa International Launches Its Mixed-Material Collection
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and Andy Warhol Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Sensorial Textile Exhibitions
The Portals Exhibition by Merida Studio Spotlights Sylvie Johnson
Collaborative Auction Experiences
Hospitality Meets Collectible Art Through This Auction Event
Artfully Functional Synergy Exhibitions
Muller Van Severen Presents the Frames Exhibition
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs
Brian Thoreen Creates the Paragraphic in Four Stacks Chairs
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Lifestyle Collection Collabs
The Highsnobiety X Bauhaus-Archiv Collab is Designed for Modern Life
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Adaptive Art Tools
The Kind Mind Co.™ Emphasizes Accessibility in Art-Making
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
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Found Objects-Formed Art Collections
LMU Joins Benchmark to Create the Aldgate Gold Project
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Meaningful Jewelry Gifts
Bluboho X Fashionista Introduce a Timeless Gift for Your Future Self
Mycellium Material Art Exhibitions
Seven Designers Showcase Reishi at the Mycelium Muse Exhibition
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions
TRAME and ARTXCODE Presents the RIFLESSI Exhibition
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures
Tara Donovan Presents Her Stratagems Exhibition in New York
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Multiracial Heritage Home Goods
Portmanteau Home: Celebrating Multiracial Heritage in Home Goods
Art-Inspired Sample Libraries
Spitfire Audio's 'Impressionism' Inspires Sonic Creativity
Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights
Leo Maher Designs the Something Sticky Series of Lights
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI-Made Digital Content
ChatArt Generates Narratives and Produces Striking Visual Pieces
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Stealthy Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and M+ Form the Special Exhibition Collection
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras
ÆTHER/MASS Taps Dujardyn to Create the Forge Candelabra
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Ombre Effect Tile Collections
The Melange Collection of Ceramic Tiles have an Artful Flair
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs
Ronan Bouroullec and Mutina Create the Editions Series
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
3D Art Communities
Sparlit is the First Social App for Sharing and Interacting with 3D Art
Re-Designed Family-Owned Olive Oils
Itxart Olive Oil Tells a Story Through Its Packaging
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Interactive Image Tools
Interactivity Studio Makes Static Images Dynamic With Links and Media