The top April 2016 modern ideas showcase various patterns in the worlds of art and design as they relate to consumer spending habits.
Australian artist Stuart Ringholt will be once again bringing a nudist experience to the annual Art Cologne 2016 festivities. The daring artist will be leading nude tours of the art fair that will require participants to strip down as well. The unique experience is open to adults only and will be available throughout this year's modern art fair.
Meanwhile, Aufschnitt Berlin is a clever butcher shop concept that features a selection of plush toys handmade to appear like real cuts of meat. Set up like a real butcher shop, the entire experience is brought to life by the jarring contrast between soft stuffed toys and the cold sterility of a traditional meat shop.
Top 75 Modern Ideas in April
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Gender-Bending Provocative Artwork
Kirsty Whiten's Art Challenges Cultural Conventions and Taboos
72
Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
This Hi-Tech Bed is Equipped with a Built-In Projector and Audio
71
Luminous LED Business Cards
These Eye-Catching Business Cards are Illuminated with Etched Light
70
Unfinished Marble Sinks
Henry Timi's 'Corpo' Bathroom Collection Focuses on Rocky Terrain
69
Modern Garden Retreats
This Contemporary Backyard Studio Provides Solitude in an Urban Metropolis
68
Droplet Digital Cameras
This Curved Camera is Functionally and Ergonomically Enhanced
67
Minimalistic Bike Storage
PARAX Designed a Simplistic Modern Bike Rack to Maximize Space
66
Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
This Classroom Features Play Spaces That Span Different Levels
65
Utility Residence Blocks
The Hub Kitchen and Bathroom Unit Can be Used to Create a Livable Space
64
Unfurling Lounge Chair Beds
The Benny Linen/Cotton Chair Bed is Suitable for Sitting and Sleeping
63
Yoga-Accommodating Chairs
The US Pride Yoga Chaise Chair Enables Exercise and Relaxation
62
Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
This Tiny Farmhouse Sits on a Near-Invisible Base
61
Contemporary Canine Accessories
These Modern Pet Products are Mean to Complement Minimalist Homes
60
Tipping Contemporary Tables
Angled Tables Create the Tromp-l’Oeil Impression of Spinning Disks
59
Grassy Home Interiors
This Sloped Green Flooring is Designed to Resemble a Grassy Hillside
58
Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
This Sushi Restaurant is Inspired by the Colors of Sushi Rolls
57
Fragmented Cube Lights
The 'Folding Light' by Michael Jantzen Emits Illumination in Various Ways
56
Eco Printed Plant Holders
These Plastic Bottle Vases Require the Reusing of Empty Containers
55
Portable Dining Tables
The Swallow Table Offers Familial Seating with a Modern Travelling Design
54
Hybrid Step Stool Chairs
The 'Chaool' is a Piece of Convertible Furniture for Modern Homes
53
Hybrid Bong-Vases
The Voong is a Vase That Can Be Used as a Bong for Smoking
52
Illusionary Modern Calendars
The Anamorphic Calendar Creates an Obscure Design for Date-Keeping
51
Vehicle Hood Seating Solutions
The 'Beetle Club Chair' is Crafted from the Hood of a VW VEhicle
50
Compact Cubist Ovens
The Samsung Smart Oven is a Smart Appliance with a Design Focus
49
Ergonomic Kneeling Chairs
The 'W Chair' Relieves Pressure and Tension During the Workday
48
Powerful Kitchen Range Vents
The FIREBIRD Black Stainless Steel Range Hood Has Quiet Operation
47
Bread-Bursting Busts
The Oneirophrenia Sculpture Series Features Surrealist Explosions of Faces
46
Connected Flattened Lamps
The 'Balamp' Bedside Table Lamp Responds to the Items Placed on it
45
Chic Hotel School Designs
The William Angliss International Hotel School is Located in Melbourne
44
Melted Plastic Perches
Recycled Bottle Chairs Create Fantasy From Ethical Manufacturing
43
Omni-Directional Fans
The 'Satellite' Air Fan Features a Multidirectional Functionality
42
Moon-Inspired Greenery Stands
Carpa Designs Crescent Plant Stands Take After a Crescent Moon
41
Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
The 'G3 House' Draws Inspiration from the Art of Origami
40
Suspended String Paper Holders
The Diabolo Toilet Roll Dispenser Opts for a Minimalistic Aesthetic
39
Color-Coordinated Design Stores
The CORAZYs Store in Tokyo is a Library of Decor Items
38
Self-Inflating Sleeping Bags
The Bundle Bed is a Sleeker Version of a Sleeping Bag made for Travel
37
Soft Customizable Room Dividers
The 'Link' by FitzFelt Room Dividing System is Crafted from Felt
36
70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
This A-Frame Chalet is Resigned to Resemble Neighboring 1970s Cabins
35
Handy Hinged Lids
This Pan Safety Lid Reduces the Risk of Steam and Boiling Water Burns
34
Textile Butcher Concept Shops
Aufschnitt Berlin is an Art Project Featuring Meat-Shaped Pillows
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Fungi-Inspired Study Hall Lighting
These Lights at the Örebro University Have a Cheerful Design
32
Miniature Green Wall Planters
The 'IVY' Planter Allows a Climbing Plant to be Incorporated Indoors
31
Architectural LEGO Exhibits
'The Art of Architecture' Exhibit Features Landmarks Made Out of LEGO
30
Oversized Iconic Outdoor Lights
The Anglepoise 1227 Outdoor Lamps Make the Lamp Design Gigantic
29
Time-Writing Clocks
The 'Plock' Clock Movement Writes Time on a Magnetic Board
28
Nudist Art Fair Tours
This Art Cologne Tour Will Invite Participants to Strip Down
27
Air-Purifying Range Hoods
The 'Nebula' Kitchen Chimney Moves and Purifies the Air
26
Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
This Japanese Community Center Features an Intricate Lattice Ceiling
25
Perforated Observation Towers
'The Salling Tower' Draws Inspiration from the Portholes of Ships
24
Self-Elevating Chopsticks
The Gravity Chopsticks Serve as a More Sanitary Utensil
23
Stem-Free Wine Glasses
These Luxurious Wine Glasses Use a Metal Base and Eliminate the Stem
22
Modular Gardening Tools
The Modular Hand Tool Set Makes Quick Work of Yard Chores
21
Translucent All-Season Homes
This Home Includes Separate Winter and Summer Lodgings
20
Emotive Smart Speakers
The MoodBox Sound System Customizes Music and Lighting Based on Emotions
19
Stranger-Connecting Benches
The 'Vacuum' Urban Furniture Design Links Citizens Together
18
Secluded Terrace Homes
The Kuwait House by AGi Architects Offer Four Private Patios for Guests
17
Eight-Sided Silverware
This Brass Cutlery Project Reimagines Eating Utensils as Art
16
Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
This Civic Center Will Feature a Wooden Screen Around the Exterior
15
Rural Woodland Markets
This Japanese Market Promotes Local Food Production and Consumption
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Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
The Mood Modular Ring House Features Colorful LED Lights that Glow
13
Empowering Clinic Interiors
The New Planned Parenthood Clinics Meet the Changing Needs of Patients
12
Curved Wall Separators
The WAVE Provides Secluded Space Units With Modular Wall Mounts
11
Saddle-Inspired Seating
The Bike Chair the Embodies Precise Craftsmanship of Sporting Equipment
10
Hydrating Produce Storage Systems
The GRÖNT Hangs Vegetable and Keeps Them Fresh Using Water
9
Fluidly Flexible LED Lamps
The 'Compasso' Flexible Desk Lamp Allows for Customized Illumination
8
Laser Windmill Installations
The Windlicht Project Uses Green LED Beams to Link Win Turbine Blades
7
Eclectic Hotel Chain Debuts
The Cloud 7 Hotel in Istanbul Boasts an Ultramodern Interior
6
Chic Sturdy Countertop Appliances
The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster is Stylish
5
Delicate Wrapped String Chandeliers
The 'Saepio' Lighting Series Features Strings of LED Lights
4
Ocean Plastic Roller Blinds
Hunter Douglas and Return Textiles Created 'Greenscreen Sea-Tex'
3
Temperature-Regulating Cups
The Stone Cup is Designed to Heighten the Drinking Experience
2
Precious Element Blocks
Tenthium Brings the Periodic Table to Life with Desktop Accessories
1
Dynamic Data-Driven Clocks
PLAN-NET is a Next-Generation IoT Table Clock
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Nature-Inspired Appliance Installations
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Global Retrospective Exhibitions
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Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules
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Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
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Temporary Design Pop-Ups
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Curated Vintage Fashion Exhibitions
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Design Food Exhibitions
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Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits
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Textured Modern Furniture Lines
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Next Generation Art Designs
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European-Inspired Holiday Markets
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Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
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Nordic Design-Focused Multi-Sensory Explorations
Natalia Sánchez Curates The Sound of Material
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
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Grocer-Inspired Installations
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Experiential Play Pop-Ups
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Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Traveling Fashion Showcases
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Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
Luxury Fragrance-Inspired Exhibitions
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Artistic Seating Installations
Tom Dixon x Coalesse Unveiled a Custom Upholstered Seating
Textured Gourmand Fragrances
New Perfumes Feature Creamy, Buttery, and Edible-Inspired Notes
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Immersive Design Studio Showcases
Fritz Hansen Presented 'Shaping Lasting Design' in Copenhagen
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Architectural Lighting Solutions
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Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Singapore Art Exhibitions
Prototype Island Exhibition Presents 15 Singapore Designers
Wearable Art Streetwear
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Ultra-Modern Fashion Boutiques
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Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting
The Shining a Light Exhibit Spotlights Gabriel Tan & Gen Taniguchi
Upgraded Home Appliance Collections
Morphy Richards Emphasizes Innovation & Progress at IFA Berlin
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Vegetable Carousel Installations
Laila Gohar x Arket Carousel Replaces Figures with Large Produce
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Major High Fashion Exhibitions
From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&gabbana Will Grace Miami
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
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Linen-Bland Earthy Fabric Collections
Designs of the Time Introduces the Ausarta Fabric Collection
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
South Asian Design Galleries
House of Santal Edition 1 Presents Contemporary Furniture and Craft
Solo Contemporary Art Exhibitions
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Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
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Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
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Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Contemporary Material Exhibition Spaces
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Artful Sculptural Bistros
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New York Design Galleries
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Contemporary Art Exhibitions
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Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
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Redesigning Restful Moments
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Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
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African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Anniversary Design Festival Editions
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Fluid Function Art Exhibits
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Zero-Carbon City Concept Installations
Finding Infinity Presents the New Normal Exhibition
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Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
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Marriott launches artist residency stays
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Immersive Contemporary Design Showcases
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Brazilian Design Exhibitions
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