This modern art trend report features the 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 art trend database, which now has more than 2021 art trends.
Implications - Consumers' tastes toward modern art reflect their perspectives on the world, the economy and society at large. During 2009, the global recession inspired many artists to channel their angst into apocalyptic or morbid masterpieces; others used visceral body modification and tattoos to make a social statement. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by staying in tune with key societal issues and using these themes as design inspiration.
Top 50 Modern Art Trends in Q1 2009

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3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications

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Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping

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3D Illusory Graffiti
Chalk Ice Age Hits Ireland With Incredible Ice Crevasse
45
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
44
Psychedelic Home Exteriors
Graffiti Artists Channel Bad Acid Trips to Attack Scottish Castle
43
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
42
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
41
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
40
Killer Vampire Photography
Royal Blood by Erwin Olaf
39
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
38
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
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Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
36
Goth Tattoos
Fascinating Body Art Expressing Subculture Beliefs and Lifestyle
35
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
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Rock and Roll Seating
Designer Antique Chairs With A Majorly Modern Attitude
33
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
32
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
31
Playful Pin-Ups
Fun and Fanciful Retro-Inspired ‘Modern Pin-Up Girls With Animals'
30
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
29
Teen Fantasy Photography
Chrissie White Offers a 16 Year Old's Odd Perspective on Life
28
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
27
Clear-Walled Infinity Pools
Indoor Cantilevered Lap Pool Extends Into the Forest
26
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
25
Quirky Motivational Posters
‘Today I Will Be Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry'
24
Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
23
Hobbit-Style Architecture
Low Impact Woodland Homes Built With Surrounding Nature
22
Rich & Decadent Photography
Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel
21
Bursting High-Speed Photography
The Explosive Air Rifle Images of Alan Sailer
20
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
19
Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
18
Skin Lacing
Dismembered Bodies And Other Surrealist Works From Margot Knight
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Public Toilet Competitions
America's Best Restroom Awards Recognizes Hip Bathrooms in the US
16
Visceral Shocktography
Chad Ward's Twisted Digital Apocalypse Art
15
Scissor Art
Amazingly Intricate Hand Cut Paper Art by Aoyama Hina
14
Mini Mobile Homes
'252° Living Area' Trailer Has 5 Expanding Rooms and Travels Easily
13
Textured Wall Accents
Depth Charge Your Interior Decor With 3D Wallpaper
12
Checkered Skin
The Designs and Art of Matt Gone Expressed in Tattoos
11
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
10
Floating Signs
Sky Clutter Advertisements That Have No Visible Means of Support
9
Robotic Tattoos
Invading Your Skin With Tattastic Bot Body Art
8
Models Wearing Raw Meat
Clayton Cubitt's ‘Raw Flesh' Series Will Shock Vegans
7
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
6
Biblical Balloon Art Photography
Paul Graves' Modern Twist on ‘The Garden of Eden'
5
Exotic Justoposition
Reversing Colonial Power Thru Photography By Michael Bühler-Rose
4
Spherical Photography Effects
Stellar Fantasy Worlds by Five Different Artists
3
Maintenance-Free Cars
Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Will Last 100 Years Without Gas or Tune-Up
2
LEGO Inauguration Displays
Historical Obama-Inspired Legoland Scene
1
Modern Proverbs
Nikki Farquharson's Updated Mantras for the Contemporary Connected World
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Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
Artist Miya Ando X Saint Laurent Create an Immersive Exhibition
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
AI-Assisted Luxury Watch Designs
Qannati Objet d'Art Showcases Its Lab Edition Collection
Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections
Louis Vuitton and Murakami Reunite Once Again
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture
Knoll Introduces a Slew of New Modern Chair Designs
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Ultra-Modern Furniture Collections
Kelly Wearstler and ARCA Launch the NUDO 2.0 Capsule
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
Alexander Mcqueen Showcases the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
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
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
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
Vintage Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Launches Muse '70s Collection With Retro Aesthetics
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
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
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
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
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Spotlights a Partnership with Art Basel
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Ultra-Colorful Table Designs
Eins Zu Eins & Madc Debut the Never Stop Moving Table
Neon Illuminated Art Installations
Morag Myerscough Creates the Love and Unity Sculpture
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
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
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Eye-Catching Modern Tennis Collections
Year of Ours Has Debuted Its Annual Year Tennis Collection
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
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Designer-Approved Mid-Century Fashion Lines
JW Anderson and Uniqlo Embrace Mid-Century Aesthetics
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
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
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
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
Customizable Digital Cockpit Line-Ups
ART Showcases Tech for Automotive, Motorcycle, & Agriculture
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
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
American Art Furniture Exhibits
Superhouse Gallery Debuts an Exhibition on American Art Furniture
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
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
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
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
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
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
Unconventional Design Exhibitions
Meritalia Presents a Striking Exhibition at Design Miami 2024
AI-Powered Art Auction-Focused Chatbots
Artnet Transforms How Auction Data is Processed
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Art Identity Platforms
ID.ART Empowers Creatives To Digitize, Promote, and Monetize Artworks
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Americana Furniture Debut Capsules
ARCHIVISM Garners a New American Wave with a New Capsule
Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections
Alper Derinboğaz Uses AI to Create the Neogene Collection
Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions
The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Presents the RED Collection
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
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
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
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
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
Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion
Universal Works Presents the ACT II Collection for FW23
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Artistic Feedback Tools
Instant Art Review Provides Real-Time Feedback to Boost Artistic Skills
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
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
Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series
MINNA Designs the Portals Collection of Patterned Wallpaper