Balloon headed horses are just a small part of this jaw dropping countdown... This visual super gallery features to top modern art trends in Q1 2009. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our modern art database, which now has more than 2,677 examples of modern art.
Implications - The new era of artworks is giving rise to unique pieces that are often complex and bizarre. Contemporary works are a great departure from classical paintings and, much like its predecessors, it's become influential in the artistic world. This style is representative of the modern generation and it's what consumers respond to in certain prints from businesses.
Top 50 Modern Art Masterpieces in Q1 2009

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Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping

47
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen

46
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
45
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
44
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
43
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
42
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
41
Romantic Fashion Illustrations
Delicate Artwork Inspired by Contemporary Designers and Pop Icons
40
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
39
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
38
Gloomy Fashion Illustrations
Cassandra Rhodin's Watercolors Mix 1920s Style and Sadness
37
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
36
Playful Pin-Ups
Fun and Fanciful Retro-Inspired ‘Modern Pin-Up Girls With Animals'
35
Skinny Badass Motorbikes
'Swordfish' is from Mars, 'Stalker' is from Venus
34
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
33
Hallucinogenic Paintings
The Psychedelic Vision of Alex Grey
32
Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
31
Perversely Pretty Photography
Sarah Sitkin's 'Morbid Sense of Humor' Exhibits Just That
30
Body Fluids, Hurting Yourself & Murder
The Eccentric Photography of Christophe Gilbert (II)
29
Bursting High-Speed Photography
The Explosive Air Rifle Images of Alan Sailer
28
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
27
Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
26
Reimagined Fairytale Art
The Fantasy-Filled Photography of Emily Nathan
25
Gas Mask Baby Art
Freaky Human Anatomy Sculptures by Shu Konishi
24
Visceral Shocktography
Chad Ward's Twisted Digital Apocalypse Art
23
Scissor Art
Amazingly Intricate Hand Cut Paper Art by Aoyama Hina
22
Monopoly Graffiti
Classic Game-Inspired Street Art
21
Photorealistic Pencil Sketches
Pinched Flesh Drawings by Cath Riley Look Too Real
20
Futuristic Houseboats
Espin Erikstad's 'Loup de Mer' is a Floating Duplex
19
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
18
Biblical Balloon Art Photography
Paul Graves' Modern Twist on ‘The Garden of Eden'
17
Exotic Justoposition
Reversing Colonial Power Thru Photography By Michael Bühler-Rose
16
LEGO Inauguration Displays
Historical Obama-Inspired Legoland Scene
15
Modern Proverbs
Nikki Farquharson's Updated Mantras for the Contemporary Connected World
14
Paradoxical Photography
Gary Salter's Images of People Out of Their Element
13
Androgynous Photo Shoots
Hedi Slimane Photographs Jethro Cave
12
Eye-Catching Adtography
Creative Campaigns Spearheaded by Marc Paeps
11
Extreme Handbag Photography
James Piatt's Pursuaders and Peace Keepers
10
Art for Bad Breakups
Handmade Goods To Inspire Torn Couples Like Chris Brown and Rihanna
9
Surreal Balloontography
Unusual Balloon and Smoke Photography by Andrea Galvani
8
Ethereal Recycled Metal
Glittering Human Clouds by Julie Trembley Don't Look Like Scrap Metal
7
Shattered Sneakers
Phoks' 'NighKee Serie' of Digital Art is Explosive
6
Laughing Rocks
Hilarious Grinning Stone Sculptures by Hirotoshi Ito
5
Extreme Emotion Photography
Alexandra Deshorties in W Magazine's ‘Aria'
4
Masterful Retail Photography
Erwin Olaf's Stellar Artistic Product Placement Work
3
Mangatography
Chris Scarborough's Freaky Anime Portraits
2
Political Cartoon Ethics
Drawing Obama Without Offending Or Being Boring Proves Tough
1
Quirky Humanimal Comparisons
‘Fish and People' Photography Pairs Unusual Lookalikes
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Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
AI Art Books
Yves Gijrath Introduces the GREAT BOOK OF GREATNESS as a First of Its Kind
AI-Assisted Luxury Watch Designs
Qannati Objet d'Art Showcases Its Lab Edition Collection
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Bubble Tea-Inspired Exhibitions
Orbitel is Launching the BOBA YOU X ME Exhibition
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
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Balloon Dog Cakes
This Cake Pays Homage to Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculpture
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Wonderous Art Installations
Olafur Eliasson’s 'Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble' is Immersive
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
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
Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums
Qatar Museums Unveils Official Images of the Lusail Museum
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Auditory Artwork Albums
Dolby's Sound of a Masterpiece Shares an Inclusive Experience of Fine Art
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
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
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Artist-Designed Wallpaper
Rebecca Moses Unveils Vibrant Wallpaper Collection
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
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
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors
Bower Studios Presents the Ready to Hang Series
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Collaborative Auction Experiences
Hospitality Meets Collectible Art Through This Auction Event
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Artful Versatile Rug Collections
Nanimarquina Unveiled a Range of Rugs with Various Inspirations
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions
The Head Hi Show Displays Lamps by 54 DifferentDesigners
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
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
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
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
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Playful Balloon Sculptures
Cj Hendry Unveiled 'Keff Joons' to Commemorate Jeff Koons
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Art-Inspired Whisky Events
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Partnered with Ian Woods for a Custom Design
Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions
Just Like Heaven Art Exhibition Celebrates Marc Jacobs
Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey Present DIORAMA
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Pearl-Centric Art Collections
Giga Pearl Owner Unveils 'Beneath the Surface' Exhibition
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
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
Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps
The New USPS Stamps Celebrate Art and Pop Culture
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
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
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
AI-Powered Art Auction-Focused Chatbots
Artnet Transforms How Auction Data is Processed
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters
Seán Donnan Illustrates Star Wars Characters in a Japanese Style
Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections
Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions
Wendy Maruyama and Tom Loeser Exhibit the Colorama Show
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Virtual DEI Exhibits
DRDA ART's 'New Horizons. Echoes of Unity' Exhibit Features Global Talent
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions
The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Presents the RED Collection
Women-Focused Art Exhibitions
The 'Curve!' Exhibit Will Feature 14 Active Women Carvers
Spring-Welcoming Art Installations
DRIFT's Latest Presentation is the Meadow Exhibition
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
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
Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions
Avant Arte and James Jean: A Sculptural Collab for Art Enthusiasts
Human Connection Design Exhibitions
VERSO Presents the No Discipline Solo Exhibition
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
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Sculptural Multi-Material Collections
DDP Design Launching Fair Presents the Articlier Collection
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
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Regional Arts Competitions
The BE OPEN Art Initiative Spotlights South Asian Artists
Inaugural Design Exhibitions
Francesco Balzano's Inizio Show is Presented by STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN
Fitness Club Pride Collaborations
Equinox Announces its Exhibition and Benefit Auction
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions
Banksy's Crazy Horse Artwork Goes to Auction
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Celebratory Gallery Anniversary Capsules
LUMAS Marks Its Anniversary with a Anniversary Collection
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection