From floating footwear ads to levitating light fixtures, these examples of floating photography aim to suspend belief and gravity.
Placing objects in an anti-gravity context gives them an air of magical otherworldliness and mystique.
Levitation photography has become popularized by Japanese photographers who document everyday situations, like grocery shopping and playing piano with people levitating.
In Japan, levitation photographers aim to capture their subjects floating in mid air without the aid of Photoshop or cables.
Advertisers and artists alike have become inspired by creating images surreal enough to stand out in today’s over-saturated media and cultural markets.
Levitation and anti-gravity images are also aesthetically futuristic and can make people appear super-human to anyone quickly glancing at these surreal captures.
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Futuristic Flying Photography
These Surreal Levitation Photos from Singapore are Illusory
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Hair-Raising Surrealism
Brooke Shaden's Gravity-Defying Photography Rocks
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Flying Baby Photography
Rachel Hulin Mysteriously Captures Little Henry in Mid-Air
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Surreal Nude Floatography
Fallen by Toby Burrows is Enticingly Enchanted
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Fantastical Floatography
These Marc Rogoff Photos are Pure Fantasy
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Levitation Furniture
Hoverit Floating Lounger
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Funhouse Floatography (UPDATE)
Photography by Lissy Elle Features Topsy-Turvy Figures
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Floating Femme Photography
The Tereza Vlckova 'A Perfect Day, Elise' Series is Dreamy
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Gravity-Defying Photography
Photographer Brooke Shaden Gives a Levitating Look into Her World
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Levitating Clone Photography
Aorta's Monky Styles Series is Playfully Imaginative and Surreal
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Anti-Gravity High Tea
The Photography of Anka Zhuravleva Captures Surreal Suspended Scenes
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Uplifting Dream Photography
'Sleep Elevations' by Maia Flore Will Carry You Away
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Spectacular Suspended Self-Portraits
These Natsumi Hayashi Photos Have an Unbounded Appeal
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Flighty Floatography
Angus Rowe Macpherson's Storytelling is a Soaring Feat
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Floating Photos
Visionary Photographer Geof Kern Creates Dreamlike Realities
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Hovering Civilian Cyclists
Floating Bike Photography by Zhao Huasen is Created Through Photoshop
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Freaky Floating Females
Masha Sardari Captures Creepily Magical Photos
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Dreamlike Self-Portraits
The 'Surreal-ity' Series by Kylie Woon Evokes Emotive Reflection
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Stunning Levitating Spreads
The Work of Mindo Cikanavicius Captures Suspended Splendor
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Ghostly Suspended Lighting
The Phantomenal III Lamp Looks to Float in Midair
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Surreal Mid-Air Photography
Joel Robison Captures People & Objects Defying Gravity
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Floating Floral Fashion
The Olivia Frolich for Costume Magazine Editorial is Angelic
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Trippy Floatography
The Work of Franck Bohbot Will Have You Doing a Double Take
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Household Floatography
Johnny Lupton's 'Impossible & Improbable' Makes Chores Look Like Fun
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Surreally Posed Shoots
The Point of View Series Makes You Look at People From a Different Angle
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Levitating Lamp Fixtures
'Light Light' Creates Incredibly Trippy Luminous Pieces
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Flying Human Art
Take a Drop with the Elijah Gowin 'Of Falling and Floating' Series
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Suspended Cocooned Portraits
Floating by Andrew Brodhead Explores Human Consumption and Waste
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Floating Footwear Ads
The ASICS Levitation Video Shows You the Shoe's Ability to Battle Gravity
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Gravity-Defying Portraits (UPDATE)
The Evgenij Soloviev Art Captures Jaw-Dropping Finds
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Gravity-Defying Meal Photography
Flying Food by Piotr Gregorczyk Showcases Healthy Ingredients
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Gravity-Defying Editorials
'Geometry of Mind' for Pastaiga Magazine is Stellar
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Levitating Object Photography
The Carl Kleiner 'Avios' Series is Fun and Cheery
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Eerie Floating Captures
The David Nemcsik Levitation Project Takes Flight
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Levitating Dancer Photography
'Fly!' from Fiona Conrad Features a Soaring Ballet Dancer
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Eerie Levitation Imagery
Louis Lander-Deacon Captures Intriguing Shots of Floating Bodies
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Levitating Wilderness Photography
The Neil Krug 'Mirrors' Series is Sublime and Surreal
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Invisible Outdoor Seating
Jens Stage Seats Photography Takes Levitation to New Heights
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Casual Levitation Shoots
Cole Rise Captures People Hanging in Midair
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Hovering House Campaigns
The 'Orphea: Home, Roulotte, Camping' Ads Fight Bugs with Levitation
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Mystifying Musical Performer Portraits
Nikolaj Lund Creates Fantasy With Musicans and Instruments
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Stylish Levitation
Lover's Romantic Autumn Collection Shows of Glam Gams
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Levitating Water Droplets
Argonne National Laboratory Introduces Touchless Evaporation Techniques
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Graceful Floating Photography
'Antigravity' by Mina Sarenac is Realistically Magical
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Flocking Object Photography
Swarms by Thomas Jackson is Slightly Sinister
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Sublime Levitating Shoots (UPDATE)
Natsumi Hayashi Captures the Tranquility Behind Flying
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Surreal Woodland Films
The Elos Arma 'Feet Here' Video Entices With Dreamlike Visuals
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Levitating Floatography
Die Presse Magazine Features an Isolated Patrick Kafka
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Underwater Floatography
Angelic Forms Searching the Unknown Deep
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Levitating Senior Citizens
The Angie Hiesl Performance Art Pieces Are High Above The Competition
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Levitating Light Fixtures
The FlapFlap 10 Floor Lamp Defies Gravity
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Tulle Floatography
'Landscapes' by Natalia Hoyos Turns Fabric into an Eerie World of Its Own
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Floating Ornament Fashion Ads
The Dior for Printemps Holiday 2012 Campaign is Festively Surreal
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Gravity-Defying Editorials
The Igor Oussenko 'Imponderability' Shoot
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Levitating Light Bulbs
Chris Rieger Presents a Bright Take on an Old Idea
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Hovering Human Commercials
The Mercedes-Benz 'Thanks Airbag' Video is Solemn
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Mind Control Levitation Stunts
The Ascent by Yehuda Duenyas Allows People to Float With Thoughts
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Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
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Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
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Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
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Minimalist Floating Pen Designs
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Immersive Multimedia Experiences
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AI-Powered Poetry Cameras
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Pocket-Sized Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras
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Performance Art Furniture
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Cat-Like Interactive Lamps
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Cultural Campus-Shot Ad Campaigns
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Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
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Femme Fatale-Inspired Campaigns
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Portrait Photography Books
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Retail Advertising Campaigns
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Revived Modular Photo Booths
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High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Alluring Footwear Campaigns
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Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models
Zero Zero Robotics HoverAir Aqua Can Launch from the Water
Floating Art Museums
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Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments
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Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Stainless Steel Reflective Chairs
Lise Vester and Muuto Present the Dream View Chair
Sculptural Balance Exhibits
The Calder Rêver En ÉQuilibre Exhibition is at Fondation Louis Vuitton
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
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Floating Stem Vases
The Lotus Effect Vase Guides Flower Stems Across Edges
3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights
The LightMass^ 2025 Pendants are Made with Biofilament
Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting
The Soufflé Lamp Rises in Paris with Striking Form and Hidden Color
Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifiers
A Team of Designers Create the Floatis Concept
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations
e.l.f. Cosmetics x NYLON Partner for a Miami Art Week Piece
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Playful Sculptural Collections
Tuleste Factory's Afterglow Series Has Whimsy High-Design Objects
Floating Illusion Light Designs
The Lớp Lamp Turns Layers into Mesmerizing Floating Sculpture
Suspended Writing Tools
The Novium Hoverpen Leverages Magnetic Balance to Float at a Precise Angle
Celestial Sculptural Art
The Orbit Collection by Tina Frey Interprets Cosmic Movement in Bronze
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Artistic Lakeside Retreats
Ely Retreat Blends Modern Cabin Living with a Serene Creative Studio
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Silkworm-Inspired Lamps
Phantom Lighting by Simon Legald Blends Soft Texture with Sculptural Glow
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Tokyo Design Showrooms
Fredericia and Flooat Unites Danish Craftsmanship with Japanese Restraint
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Flexible Pendant Lighting
The Somari Collection by LightArt Uses 3d-Printed Modular Shades
Ceramic Installation Vessels
Jihyun Kim’s Salty Fairy Ring Uses Slip-Cast Form for Immersive Array
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Dreamlike Weightless Therapies
TIA Wellness Resort Debuts Aerial Flow Therapy
Colorful Poolside Art Inflatables
The Cdm30 Lounger Turns Kinetic Art into a Bold Summer Float
Vegetable Carousel Installations
Laila Gohar x Arket Carousel Replaces Figures with Large Produce
Anime-Themed Sculptural Chairs
Ghost in the Shell O Series by Kwangho Lee Displays in Tokyo
New Bourgeoisie-Inspired Campaign Films
Fendi Boasts the Resort 2027 Collection Film
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Immersive House Installations
RAE BK Unveils Faraday Cage Exhibition in a Prefab Upstate Retreat
Immersive Light Installations
Drifting Lights by Preciosa Transforms Glass and Color into Motion
Modern Floating Homes
The Pura Vida Floating Home Brings Sustainable Design to Portage Bay
Sculptural Glass Objects
Violet Frosted by Marius Boekhorst Refracts Flowers Through Tinted Glass
Immersive Art Retrospectives
Anish Kapoor Returns to the Hayward Gallery with Major Installations
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Photogenic Destination Campaigns
Icelandair is Searching for a Really Bad Photographer
Daily Ritual Objects
The Routines Collection by Morontacasanova Makes Moments Feel Like Ritual
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Sculptural Gravity Benches
The Floating Bench Turns a Boulder and Wood into a Floating Seat
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
3d Printed Lighting Sets
Tierra, Mar Y Aire by Faro Barcelona Explores Circular Material Systems
Glass Sphere Lamps
Hands on Light Uses Seven Frosted Glass Spheres Suspended in a Red Acrylic Form
Surreal Gallery Exhibitions
Glass Slipper by Ariana Papademetropoulos is at Thaddaeus Ropac Paris
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Striking Desert-Inspired Fashion Films
Jimmy Choo Showcases the Natural Reflection Capsule
Cinematic Painting Series
Cary Kwok Exhibition at Sessions Arts Club Shows 1980s-Inspired Works
Digital Craft-Inspired Public Spaces
FUTUREFORMS Merges Architecture and Technology
Origami Lighting Installations
Fung+Bedford’s Resonance Explores Folded Paper Lighting as Systems
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Photography Project Series
Still Life Documents Kohshin Finley’s Photographic Work
Harmonious Aerial Photograph Series
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Fishing Coffee Tables
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Floating Civic Architecture
The Ocean Vortex Proposal Alters Marine Plastic Waste into a Float
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
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Barcon-Negative Architecture
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Floating Courtyard Homes
The BAAN O+O Home Floats Above Khao Yai on Steel Structure
Unsinkable Metal Vessel Concepts
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Inflatable Mood Lamps
The Blow Lamp Rethinks Light with Air, Interaction and Emotional Concept
Minimally Designed Ethereal Pendants
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Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Solar Energy Sculptures
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Resin Lighting Exhibitions
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Modernly Sophisticated Lighting Collections
MOSS Objects Spotlights Its Design-Forward Pieces
Paper Curvature Lights
Paper Curves Explores Dimensional Gradients Through Photography
Farm Field Community Projects
Practice on Earth & Increments Studio Debut Down in the Clouds
Calmness-Promotting Cafe Installations
Loftie Introduces Calm Café for the Venice Art Biennale
Generational Japan Paintings
Tetsuya Ishida Opens His First French Exhibition at Gagosian Paris
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Surreal Photobook Releases
Podunk Photobook by Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke Launches
Circular Light Installations
The Shen Sculpture by Mert Ege Köse Frames with an Aluminum Ring
Sophisticated Monochromatic Campaign Films
Baccarat Partnered with Photographer Koto Bolofo
Floating Canopy Sculptures
Marc Fornes Unveils the Piloti Canopy as an Architectural Marvel
Shadow-Inspired Trays
Bo Zhang’s Lightware Series Transforms Trays Via Optical Light and Film
Reflective Public Sculptures
Flowers and Butterflies are Dancing Changes Appearance Every Hour
Synthetic AI Photography
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Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design
SuperNatural Explores How Organic Phenomena Can Shape Objects
Public Art Displays
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Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
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Layered Archival Apartments
Bergman Design House Renovates an Apartment Around Collectible Objects
Layered Sculptural Paintings
Arghavan Khosravi’s What Remains Uses Panels to Explore Diaspora
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Object Design-Explorative Apartments
Apartamento Secreto explores objects that go beyond function
Celestial Lounge Spaces
The Venus Lounge by asap/ Merges Cosmic Imagery and Sculptural Interiors
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
3d Printed Rounded Lighting
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Bright Floating Textile Installations
The Dream House is a Participatory Textile Installation
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Optical Illusion Mirrors
The Hooptical Mirror Plays with Reflection Using Hooped Glass Rings
Visual Discovery Campaigns
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Resin Gravity Sculptures
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Suspended Lighting Installations
En Temps Et Lieu Studio Designs a Stunning Installation
Captivating Semicircle Installations
James Tapscott Unveiled Two Permanent Installations
Gradient Illusion Vases
Stretch Color Vases by Bo Zhang Explore Perception Through Fading Form
Weighted Toy-Like Shoehorns
The DROP Concept by Alexander Matyuk Uses a Weighted Base