Adding a more interactive quality to art and culture, these outdoor exhibits use open, public spaces to create a more immersive experience for viewers.
Moving away from the often confining spaces of galleries and art shows, these outdoor exhibits are blending pieces of art with outdoor artifacts to create a sense of intrigue. Using public spaces and overarching sculptures to encourage individuals to think in more abstract terms, these outdoor exhibits are transforming cultural experiences into more interactive and visually alluring spectacles. From playground-like art installations to LEGO-inspired subway art shows, these creative installations seek to challenge ordinary concepts of artistic expression. A great way to introduce new ideas to a wider and more diverse audience, these outdoor exhibits are reinventing what it means to integrate art on a larger scale.
22 Engaging Outdoor Exhibits
From Immersive Rainbow Pavilions to LEGO Subway Stations:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2014 — Art & Design
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Body Module Cinemas
The Centipede Cinema by Bartlett School of Architecture Encompasses Guests
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Massive Art Installation Sculptures
The Wood Installation Art by Christophe Doucet is Grand
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LEGO Subway Stations
This LEGO Subway Station in Milan was Replicated for Promotion
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Inhabitable Large-Scale Advertisements
The Billboard House Lodges the Artist Creating the Mural
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Backyard-Inspired Libraries
A Cozy Library Built by 3rdSpace in a Backyard
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Immersive Rainbow Pavilions
Eliasson Creates a Panoramic Rainbow Installation Using Silvered Glass
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Curved Bamboo Structures
Wang Wen-Chih's Woven Architecture Boasts Organic Shapes
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Wintry Glass Houses
Architect Carlo Santambrogio Creates a Completely Transparent Structure
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Upcycled Umbrella Artwork
The Stunning 'Harvest Dome 2.0' Floats Along the Water in New York City
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Solar-Panelled Art Structures
The Sun Altered Cube is an Eco-Friendly Art Installation
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Curved Aluminum Installations
Blaze by McChesney Architects Reveals a Gold Metal Structure
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Self-Generating Art Installations
The Stair Scape Cubes is a Human-Powered Electricity Masterpiece
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Blending Mirror-Covered Homes
This Mirrored House Has a Reflective Surface
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Webbed Bridge Installations
The Flux Cocoon by Allegory is Inspired by the Hub of Lausanne City
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Mirrored House Installations
The Ekkehard Altenburger Temporary Installation Reflects Nature
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Transitional Finnish Pavilions
'The Resilient of Architecture' Exhibit Stands the Test of Time
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Giant Aluminium Spheres
'Nouaison' by Hoberman Associates is a Tribute to Wine Making
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Sinking Automobile Installations
The Grass Covered Cars at the CMP Block in Taiwan are Beautiful
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Reflective Spiral Installations
UNStudio Creates the Xintiandi Work Outside of the Area's Mall
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Giant Tarp-Like Canopies
The Fukita Pavilion by Ryue Nishizawa Looks Deceptively Small
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Heart-Shaped Matchmaker Designs
This Young Projects Matchmaker Design is Ready for Valentine's Day
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Illuminated Atomic Pavilions
SOL Dome is a Remarkably Lightweight Structure that Alights at Night
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Interactive House Art
The Fragmented Meandering House by Michael Jantzen is Utterly Surreal
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Fluidly Twisting Pavilions
Daniel Libeskind Designs the Vanke Pavilion
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Venetian-Inspired Museum Designs
The Conceptual Floating Glass Museum is AI-Generated
Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Wonderous Art Installations
Olafur Eliasson’s 'Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble' is Immersive
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Immersive Light Art Installations
Olafur Elisson Presents Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
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
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
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
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
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
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Family-Friendly LEGO Installations
The National Bank Open will Feature an Interactive LEGO Pop-Up
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
4D Designer Exhibitions
Gucci Visions in Bangkok is an Immersive Fashion Experience
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
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
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Multi-Sensory Beauty Gardens
Jardim Sol de Janeiro is Coming to Art Basel Miami Beach
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups
The Gustaf Westman in New York is a Unique Museum Experience
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Sustainably Built Public Attractions
National Geographic Society Unveils the Museum of Exploration
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Sensorial Art Exhibitions
Gardens by the Bay Presents the 'Impressions of Monet' Experience
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
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
Weightless Pavilion Museum Wings
Snøhetta and Alley Poyner Macchietto Expand the Joslyn Art Museum
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences
The New York Botanical Garden Hosts a Tim Burton Light Trail
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
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
Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
The 'Space Crystal' Building Looks Like An Otherworldly Rock
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces
Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
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
Sound-Interactive Art Installations
Yuri Suzuki Creates the Arborhythm Outdoor Art Installation
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions
Wendy Maruyama and Tom Loeser Exhibit the Colorama Show
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Scientific Communal Museums
Stefano Boeri Architetti Designs the Museum of Technology in Xi'an
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Virtual DEI Exhibits
DRDA ART's 'New Horizons. Echoes of Unity' Exhibit Features Global Talent
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Swirled Public Art Installations
FreelandBuck Designs the Tunnel Vision Installation
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Subway-Lined Waved Panels
Ateneo Used 3D Tech to Form Sculptural Walls Around Wuyuanwan Station
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums
Kengo Kuma Design the Audeum Museum with an Aluminum Facade
Kaleidoscope Vibrant Pavilions
Google's Mountain View Features a Halo Pavilion Artwork
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets
LEGO Icons Presents the New Natural History Museum Set
Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens
Cobe Designs the Opera Park on a Copenhagen Island
Sculptural Museum Expansions
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Unveil Images of the Broad's Expansion
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces
Mattaforma Designs the new Nursery at Public Records
Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars
Sebine Marcelis Created the Panorama Pillars in Atlanta
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
History Museum Garden Renovations
London's Natural History Museum Underwent a Five-Acre Makeover
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
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
Recycled Ship Sail Pavilions
The Breeze Installation is Installed at Chart Art Fair
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Building Block Art Exhibits
LEGO will Host The Art of the Brick Expo in Singapore
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Dual Level Concrete Galleries
Morphosis Designs the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Artful Dockside Installations
London Festival of Architecture Gets Benches for Pews and Perches
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures
Delugan Meissl Designs Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami