If you are ready to have your mind blown, then pop through this countdown of the top 50 modern art trends in 2009. There are several ways to cut this modern art category, so this is my first round of many.
This visual cornucopia of cool is based on our modern art trend database, which now has more than 1,566 modern art trends. Boooooom.
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Top 50 Kick Ass Modern Art Trends in 2009
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Magical Photography
Lado Alexi's Skilled and Fascinating Photo Manipulation
49
5,000 KM Beard Growth
Christoph Rehage Grows ‘Mighty Long Beard' on Trek Across China
48
3D Floor Murals
10 Incredible Optical Illusion Designs to Floor Your Friends
47
Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
46
Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping
45
Exotic Tattoos
Inked Dedications to Wild Animals for Extreme Nature Lovers
44
Elegant Tattoography
Brian Cummings' ‘Bodies of Work' is Breathtaking
43
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
42
Funny Photo Manipulations
Bizarre Hybrid Animal Images by HumanDescent
41
3D Garbage Portraits
Bernard Pras Makes Art from the Most Random Found Objects
40
Implausibly Photoshopped Photos
Jan Oliehoek Makes the Impossible Look Realistic
39
Hot Pothole Photography
Claudia Ficca & Davide Luciano Glorify Weathered Roads
38
Cheerleader Photodocumentaries
Life Magazine Photographer Studies Cutest Cheerleaders
37
Quirky Summer Photography
Juliana Beasley Captures Reptilian Skin in ‘City Heat'
36
Immoral Artography
A Modern Take on the Seven Sins by Anne Smolders
35
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
34
Gothic Wedding Bouquets
Black Roses and Calla Lilies for Tradition-Defying Brides
33
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
32
Surreal Fairytale Photography
Flux Fotography's 'Alice in Wonderland' Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
31
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
30
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
29
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
28
Rear Projection Poses
‘Vilena-Style' Modeling Goes Viral in Russia
27
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
26
Romantic Fashion Illustrations
Delicate Artwork Inspired by Contemporary Designers and Pop Icons
25
Surreal Sensual Photography
Rankin Captures Beauty in Kaleidoscopic Girls & Luscious Lips
24
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
23
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
22
Awareness Shocktography
Nils Vilnis' Domestic Violence Set for Amnesty International
21
Gloomy Fashion Illustrations
Cassandra Rhodin's Watercolors Mix 1920s Style and Sadness
20
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
19
Glass-Walled Homes
Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views
18
Playful Pin-Ups
Fun and Fanciful Retro-Inspired ‘Modern Pin-Up Girls With Animals'
17
Contemporary Kids' Rooms
Tantrum-Tenderizing Room Themes From Tots to Teens
16
Twisted Disney Photography
Chenman's Mickey Mouse Ear Fascination is Haunting but Hot
15
Skinny Badass Motorbikes
'Swordfish' is from Mars, 'Stalker' is from Venus
14
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
13
Reality Shocktography
10 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped
12
Hallucinogenic Paintings
The Psychedelic Vision of Alex Grey
11
Eye-Popping Photography
Benedict Campbell's Vibrant Take on Models & Objects
10
Stunning Surreal Photography
Rankin's Iconic Images Are Slightly Off the Wall
9
Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
8
Psychedelic Floral Illustrations
Nadia Flower's Exquisite Artwork is An Explosion of Color
7
Striking Fashiontography
Francis Hills Has Taken the Photography Scene by Storm
6
Fake X-Ray Photography
Koen Hauser Mixes Real Models With Fake Organs
5
Perversely Pretty Photography
Sarah Sitkin's 'Morbid Sense of Humor' Exhibits Just That
4
Body Fluids, Hurting Yourself & Murder
The Eccentric Photography of Christophe Gilbert (II)
3
Bursting High-Speed Photography
The Explosive Air Rifle Images of Alan Sailer
2
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
1
Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
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Artistic NYC Watch Collections
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AI-Generated Soup Can Art
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Playful Modern Art Shows
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Toy-Like Dynamic Light Collections
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Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras
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Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
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Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
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Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
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Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
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Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Design Award Jury Announcement
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Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
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Colorful Educational Art Installations
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Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands
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New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
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Modern Chair Designs
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Pop Art Creative Collections
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Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
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Artful Bandage Collections
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Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
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Visual Museum Campaigns
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Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
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Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
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Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
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Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
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Vintage-Inspired Streetwear Collections
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Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
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Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
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Revamped Museum Brand Identities
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Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
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Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
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Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
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Eye-Catching Modern Tennis Collections
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Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
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Bronx Childhood-Inspired Sneakers
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Sculptural Lighting Collections
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Technology News Summaries
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Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
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Global AI Art Contests
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