The top October 2016 art ideas include paintings, installations and sculptures that use form, color and other elements of design to express a range of viewpoints.
While paint is typically used in the creation of outdoor murals around the world, a few artists are reinventing street art with colorful electric lights or rope and netting, which forms an end result that's inspired by intricate cross stitch art.
A few other interesting initiatives include MoMA launching its complete exhibition archives for free online and the Tate Britain launching 'Recognition' as a gallery exhibit curated by artificial intelligence. Both of these ideas speak to the increasing use of technology as a means of creating, sharing and experiencing a world of art around the globe.
Top 60 Art Ideas in October
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Grinning Smile Sculptures
'The Smile' By Alison Brooks Architects Lets Viewers Walk Inside
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London Underground Renaissance Photos
Toby Ziff's Images Apply 16th Century Principles to the Tube
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Humorous 3D Artwork
HuskMitNavn's Clever Creations are Made by Carefully Folding Paper
57
Kinetic Sand Tables
Bruce Shapiro's Sisyphus Moveable Changes Design Using Rolling Metal Balls
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Controversial Rapper Murals
Lushux Created a Famous Mural to Honor Kanye's Iconic Celebrity Video
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Bioluminescent Light Installations
'Light Pollination' is on Display at the London Design Festival
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Futuristic Naval Pavilions
'KAPKAR.SF-P7S' is a Temporary Space for Stichting Fabrikaat Architects
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Mosaic LEGO Artwork
David Hughes' Colorful Pop Art Pieces are Often Impressively Detailed
52
Playable Arcade Game Buildings
This Building's Facade was Turned into a Playable Tetris Monitor
51
Vibrating Pointillism Pens
This Pen Makes the Art of Creating Images from Dots Much Simpler
50
Multi-Colored Paper Installations
This Piece of Art Depicts Life in Crowded Cities
49
Pixelated Photography Series
A Photographer Captures Models in Casual Poses and Pixelates Them
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Stunning Science Fiction Murals
Alexis Diaz's Detailed Artwork Depicts Bright Otherworldly Beings
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Fluid Resin Sculptures
These Sculptures Were Made to Realistically Resemble Splashing Water
46
Electric Street Murals
This Vivid Mural Was Designed to Prevent Crime in the Area
45
Painted Tapas Boards
Sarmarie Designs' Boards are Made from Solid Lengths of Wood
44
Repurposed LEGO Art
Jaime Sánchez Explores the Possibilities of LEGO Use with Colorful Images
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Cross-Stitched Murals
This Woven Street Art is Integrated into the Sides of Buildings
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Abstract Multidimensional Murals
These Stunning Murals in Italy Were Done by Manuel Di Rita
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Kinetic Sign Sculptures
The 'Sign Machine' Lets Viewers Interact to Create Their Own Sentences
40
Out-of-Body Experience Paintings
Netanel Morhan's Artwork Was Inspired by His Childhood Dreams
39
Dystopic Pop Exhibits
Ron English's Art at the Allouche Gallery Shows Warped Pop Culture Icons
38
Castle Arch Lighting Installations
'Reframe' Replaces Ruined Arches with Hanging Lights
37
Inflatable Park Pavilions
This Inflatable Environment Was Created to Host a Playful Event
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Free Modern Art Archives
MoMA's Complete Exhibition Archives are Now Available Online
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Eagle Eye Artwork Pools
This Swimming Pool Design is Inspired by 'The Starry Night' by Van Gogh
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Shingled Spherical Pavilions
The 'Perspectives' Pavilion Sits on a Hilltop in England
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Satirical Business Jargon Installations
'A Load of Jargon' is an Exhibit by Isabel + Helen
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Intricate LEGO Sculptures
An Artist Created LEGO Animals That Act as Pieces of Art
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Coralline Lighting Installations
Omer Arbel's '44' is on Display at London's Barbican Centre
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Sartorial Furniture Installations
This Australian Installation Celebrates the Humble White Shirt
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Technicolor Balloon Exhibits
Daniel Arsham Creates an Interactive Experience To Question Time
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Sharpened Steel Sculptures
These Sculptures are Made Up Entirely of Steel Nails
27
Defecating Dog Balloon Sculptures
'Whatshisname' Humorously Updated a Jeff Koons-Inspired Artwork
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Food-Inspired Collectible Keychains
Kidrobot Shrunk Down and Accessorized Its Vinyl 'Labbit' Toys
25
Mirrored Cityscape Installations
The 2016 Land Art Generator Builds a Reflective Santa Monica Wall
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Multidimensional Light Experiences
James Turrell's Immersive Design Plays with Spatial Boundaries
23
Immersive Musical Machines
OSGEMEOS' Exhibit Combines Art and Music To Recreate Human Imagination
22
Suspended Thread Installations
This Artistic Installation References Travel and the Human Body
21
Eccentric Balloon Photography
These Vibrant Photos Center Around an Unconventional Subject
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Intricate Food Lettering
This Artwork Was Created in a Collaboration Between Different Designers
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Layered Postcard Landscapes
This Intricate Artwork is Created in an Unconventional Way
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AI-Curated Art Exhibits
'Recognition' at the Tate Britain is an Exhibition Curated by Technology
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Aquatic Iris Paintings
Artist Fabian Oefner Creates Unusual Paintings on Water
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Urban Forest Pavilions
Asif Khan's 'Forests' are Spread Throughout East London
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Energy-Appreciating Installations
This Electronic Installation Requires Humans to Power Machines
14
Blazing Shrine Sculptures
'The Temple' Installation by David Best Shows a Scared Space Set on Fire
13
Bioluminscent Plankton Photography
This Photography Series Shows a Beautiful Phenomenon in Japan
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Digital Home Decor
Kilo Art Provides Online Streaming For Wall Displaying Artwork
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X-Shaped Lounger Installations
'XXX Times Square with Love' Fills the Iconic Plaza with Odd Chairs
10
Political Art Installations
This Art Piece Endorses Peace Between North and South Korea
9
World-Traveling Ball Installations
The Redball Project Has Appeared in a New Location in Belgium
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Self-Referencing Ball Sculptures
Each of These 12 Balls is Made from a Different Material
7
Abstract Painting Drones
The 'Pollockcopter' Creates Splatter Paintings on Vertical Surfaces
6
Online African Art Initiatives
'IrokoX' is an Online Platform for Pan-African Artists
5
Synesthesia-Inducing Art Installations
'Collide' Mimics the Experience of Synesthesia
4
Music-Inspired Textile Compositions
This Exhibition Was Inspired by West African Music
3
Politicized Weathervane Installations
This Installation Provokes Thought About the UK's Future
2
Cloudy Airport Installations
This Installation Features a Wall Sheathed In a Cloudy Sky Pattern
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Synthetic Swamp Experiences
The 'Swamp Orchestra' Recreates Visiting a Bog Using Sound Systems
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Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
Modern Paint Colorways
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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
Mud-Made Furniture Collections
New Volumes Collection 02— Terracotta Pays Homage to the Material
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Mo.1950 Presents Tracce, an Artisanal Concept Store
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
MoveActive Introduces the Art Series Collection
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
Iconic Artwork Toy Sets
The LEGO Art Mona Lisa Set Pays Homage to the Masterpiece
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
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
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
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
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
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
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
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
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Artist-Designed Wallpaper
Rebecca Moses Unveils Vibrant Wallpaper Collection
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Unique Rotating Art Galleries
NUMU Boutique Hotel Features an Exhibit by David Troice
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
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
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
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
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
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
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
Terracotta-Highlighting Artful Exhibitions
Sam Baron Curates the Nossa Terra Exhibitino
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Mycelium-Based Artful Tables
Fefostudio and Kamilla Csegzi Create the Ephemeral Table
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
Butterfly Studios Designs a Bright Krakow Apartment
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
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
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
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
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture
Nick Thomm's THOMME Collection is Vibrant and Geometric
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
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
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions
The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Presents the RED Collection
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
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
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
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
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
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
Two-Day Multimedia Cultural Events
The Art of Being Latin Takes Place During Miami Art Week 2023
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions
A Team Forms to Present Mother Goddess of the Three Realms
Building Block Art Exhibits
LEGO will Host The Art of the Brick Expo in Singapore
Culturally Artful Textile Exhibitions
Paolo Arao Introduces the Solo Devotion Exhibition
High-Tech Center Renovation Projects
Two Studios Join Forces to Update the Centre Pompidou
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Unseen Artist Masterpieces
A Hidden Chamber Reveals Michelangelo's Untold Works
Artistic Feedback Tools
Instant Art Review Provides Real-Time Feedback to Boost Artistic Skills
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions
Signe Hytte Curates the Enter the Salon Exhibition in Copenhagen
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami
Reimagined Colorful Furniture Series
Artek Presents the Reimagined by Paul Smith Series