Many people have the tendency to define art within small parameters, but the September 2017 art trends show that the innately human practice spans a broad set of media. For whatever reason, people often define art as either painting and sculpting or as anything that they personally consider to be good art. Both such definitions are far too narrow; regardless of one's feelings on a given work, anything created with the intention of serving as a work of art is a work of art.
For instance, Darwin's decorative steampunk skull certainly wouldn't appeal to everyone, but there's no denying that it's the product of craftsmanship, careful thought, and creative expression. Likewise, the Krystal puppets currently on display at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta might have been part of an ad campaign, but they're no less works of creativity than Picasso paintings.
Top 45 Art Trends in September
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Mathematical Desktop Toys
The 'Oloid' Desk Sculpture is Designed Mathematically Perfect
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Sneaker Stencil Kits
The Nike Gakou Flyknit Allows for Complete At-Home Customization
42
Artistic 4K Televisions
Trend Hunter Talked to Mark Childs About 'The Frame' by Samsung
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Intentionally Ugly Tattoos
Helena Fernandes' So-Called “Ugly” Tattoos are Simplistic and Chic
40
Human Clock Faces
This Clock Uses a Human Eye to Represent the Passing of Time
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Fast Food-Inspired Furniture
This Collection Features a Hot Dog Couch and a Hamburger Arm Chair
38
Artist-Designed Backpacks
Society6 is Adding Backpacks to Its Website of Printed Products
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Delicate Insect Flower Sculptures
This Artist Turns a Childhood Fascination Into Art
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Vibrant Cast Editorials
This Game of Thrones Photoshoot Shows the Cast in a Vivid New Light
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Chromatic Flower Vases
'Mellow Vases' Combine Light and Color in an Eccentric Collection
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Purposefully Unusual Eyewear
Tamar Canfi's Collection Emphasizes High Prescription Lenses
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Currency-Inspired Blankets
Hiller Dry Goods' Designs Feature Abstract Images of Global Currencies
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Luxury Yoyo Toys
Louis Vuitton is Now Selling a $270 'YOYO ROY' Designer Toy
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Architecturally Inspired Jewelry
'My Concrete City' Pays Homage to Beirut's Rich Urban Landscape
30
Color Museum Experiences
The Color Factory is a Museum for the Instagram Generation
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Suspended Zen Gardens
The Marimo Aqua Terrarium Can Spruce Up Boring Office Spaces
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Crochet Princess Blankets
These Knit Blankets Look Like the Dresses of Disney Princesses
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Decorative Steampunk Skulls
This Decorative Skull Has a Hidden Compartment for Secret Storage
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Fast Food Puppets
Krystal Puppets Have Been Donated to the Center for Puppetry Arts
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Musical Color-Recognizing Rings
Specdrums Rings Turn Colored Paper into Customized Keyboards
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Whimsical Paint Splatter Sculptures
Joe Suzuki's Unique Sculptures Were Inspired by Other Artists
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Jellyfish-Inspired Tables
Daniela Forti's Jelly Fish Tables are Made from Colored Glass
22
Grunge Legend Art Displays
These Kurt Cobain Paintings Will Be Showcased at the Seattle Art Fair
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Eastern European Rebrands
Vladan Pavlovic's Serbian Rebrand Touts Peace, Democracy, and Tolerance
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Anamorphic Basketball Courts
'Truly's' Colorful Basketball Court Creates an Optical Illusion
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Color Facade Additions
UNStudio's Refinished Urban Block Makes Use of Color and Pattern
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Disguised Musical Artwork
VisualSonic Plays Music from Painting-Like Frames
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Opportunistic Street Art
Tom Bob's Graffiti Makes Use of NYC's Many Different Features
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Computer Glitch-Inspired Textiles
'Data Weave' Prints Abstract Digital Files onto Textiles
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Glow-in-the-Dark Art Figurines
The Art History Heroes Collectibles Now Include da Vinci
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Personalized Art Subscriptions
'Meum' Introduces a Flexible, Customizable Art Subscription Service
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Digitally Crafted Artisan Pottery
Common Works Enables Users to Design Vases with Their Voices
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Tangible 3D Graphs
Coming Soon's 3D Infographics Make Visual Data Tangible
11
Faux Tech Art Tools
Land of Nod's Personal Laptop Chalkboard is a Clever Children's Accessory
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Geometrically Abstract Art Galleries
The Shandong Art Gallery's Facade Has Oblong Cut-Outs
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Anime Architecture Exhibitions
This Art Exhibit Highlights Buildings in Fictional Anime Worlds
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Virtual Painting Exhibitions
Facebook Users May Tune in for a Viewing of Van Gogh's Sunflowers
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Immersive Marble Installations
This COS & Snarkitecture Exhibit Features Thousands of Marbles
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Celebrity Identity Politics Art
Solange Knowles Created Interactive Art for Tate Modern's Website
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Magazine Art Marketplaces
CondeNastStore.com Offers Magazine and Editorial Art for Purchase
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Fractal-Creating Art Apps
'Spirality' Lets Anyone Create Complex, Kaleidoscopic Pieces
3
Artist-Themed Oracle Cards
'Art Oracles' Helps Individuals Overcome Creative Blocks
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Full-Length VR Films
'Miyubi' is an Immersive 40-Minute Virtual Reality Film
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Immersive Film Screenings
Secret Cinema Held a Live, Theatrical Showing of Moulin Rouge
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Nina Chanel Abney Designs her Own Jordan 3 Sneaker
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Arty Knitwear Collections
Kerisma Knits' New Capsule is Both Warm and Very Chic
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Consciously Cool Jewelry
'The Art of Adornment' is a Must-Have Collaboration Collection
Artist-Inspired Sweaters
The Lee® X Basquiat™ Printed Sweater Fuses Collage and Graffiti Elements
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
MoveActive Introduces the Art Series Collection
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
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
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
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Collaborative Art Museum Stationary
The New Papier x the Met Collaboration is One of a Kind
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
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
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Semi-Permanent Tattoo Packs
The Travis Barker x Inkbox Collection Has Designs That Last for Days
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows
Sprayground Debuts Its New Capsule — At The Edge of Time
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions
Arran Gregory Presents the Invisible Figures Series
Artist-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Swatch Presents the JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
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
American Collectible Design Exhibitions
R & Company Presents the Object USA 2024 instalment
Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections
Sabine Finkenauer Joins Merimekko on a New Capsule
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Artistically Adorned Backpacks
JanSport Partners with Artlifting to Introduce a New Collection
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases
Drag and Drop Presents its New Ceramic Collection of Vases
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
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
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
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
Sketch to Logo Uses AI To Bring Your Vision to Life
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections
Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections
Atelier Tapis Rouge Presents the Abstraction Collection
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Contemporary Collectible Designs
COLLECTIBLE Will Debut in New York City in September
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Bespoke Car Art
Heritage Customs X Henk Schiffmacher Create a Tattoo-Inspired Land Rover Defender
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
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
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
Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork
Kayla Rumpp's Art is Seen as Both Painting and Sculptural
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos 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
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí 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
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
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
Artistic Feedback Tools
Instant Art Review Provides Real-Time Feedback to Boost Artistic Skills
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
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
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
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs