These lively July 2016 art ideas use a variety of media to express a range of ideas on everything from pop culture to environmentalism.
One of the most interesting projects was created as part of a collaboration between IBM Watson and six artists as a way to explore the relationship between man and machine. The fusion of art and technology is a prevalent theme in other examples that embrace the use of 3D printing, virtual reality and robots.
Alongside a number of dynamic installations, exhibits and sculptures, there are also a number of unique new museums appearing—Japan's 'Kenchiku Soko' is a destination for viewing architectural models, while Sweden is now home to the first-ever IKEA Museum.
Top 65 Art Ideas in July
From Gravity-Defying Street Art to Braille Art Exhibitions:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 23, 2016 — Art & Design
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Agricultural Wall Art
These Agricultural Art Pieces Work as Small Ecosystems That Decorate Homes
64
Psychedelic Art Displays
An Artist Uses Unusual Ingredients To Create Her Quirky Artwork
63
Simple Origami Sculptures
These Origami Decorations are Simple but Elegant
62
Gradient Art Exhibitions
This Artist's Use of Peculiar Materials Makes This Installation Unique
61
Custom Greeting Art Installations
Accessories Brand Kipling Helped Consumers Show Love to Friends
60
Imaginative Food Art
These Edible Sculptures Send a Message About Food Consumption
59
Minimalist Lamp Installations
Foster + Partners' Architecture Firm Has Designed a Series of Lamps
58
Stylistic Director Sculptures
Mike Leavitt Imagined Famous Film Directors as Their Own Creations
57
Temporary Seating Installations
Polish Designers Create Comfortable Seating To View a Riverside
56
Geometric Art Installations
Ferruccio Laviani Explores The Link Between Scale and Proportion
55
Fake Food Photography
This Artist Creates Food Out of Random Household Items
54
Fashion Model Puppets
Aitor Throup Debuted His Fashion Collection on Faceless Life-Size Puppets
53
Modular Architecture Exhibits
RAW SHIFT Shows How Buildings Evolve by Adapting to Crowds
52
Immersive Fashion Installations
This Digital Fashion Show Was Inspired by The Natural World
51
Fruit-Carved Sculptures
This Artist Creates Intricate Sculptures from Daily Food Items
50
Feminine Metallic Sculptures
Jordi Diez Fernandez Crafted an Immaculate Futuristic Steel Woman
49
Hypnotic Light Exhibits
Tetro+A Created an Illuminated Walkway Along the Singapore River
48
Artistic Dad Reinterpretations
These Artists Depict Father Figures of Wes Anderson Movies
47
Compression-Built Domes
The Armadillo Vault is the First Stone Structure of Its Kind
46
Enormous Pier Installations
The Floating Piers on Lake Iseo Offer Stunning Sights of Italy
45
Nature-Made Artwork
This Artist Creates Intricate Portraits Out of Flowers
44
Graphic Tunnel Art
The Lasco Project Features Graphic Street Art Thanks to a Group Effort
43
Drink-Dispensing Sculptures
SodaStream's Interactive Artwork 'Let's Play' Gives Out Beverages
42
Minuscule Clay Meals
Sueño Souvenir Offers Incredibly Detailed Customized Tiny Meals
41
Floral Lounge Areas
This Art Installation Covers the Ceilings of a Lounge
40
Typeface-Celebrating Art
Angel Alejandro Payed Tribute to Helvetica with a Series of Posters
39
Wooden Nail Sculptures
Jaime Molina Uses Wood and Nails to Create Her Imaginative Characters
38
Printed Musculoskeletal Masks
Björk Created a 3D-Printed Mask Using Her Facial Structure
37
Robotic Sculptural Art
This Robotic Sculpture is on Display at the Rose Beton Festival
36
Gravity-Defying Street Art
These Installations Put a Twist on Commonly Seen Street Clutter
35
Immersive Artist Exhibits
'Meet Vincent van Gogh' Offers Interactive Intros to the Painter's Life
34
Skeletal Villain Sculptures
Travis Durden Transforms Iconic Evil Figures to Eerie Medieval Dead
33
Towering Manmade Waterfalls
Olafur Eliasson's 'Waterfall' is Temporarily on Display at Versailles
32
Drooping Flower Holders
Indefinite Vases by Erik Olovsson Explores Strength and Fragility
31
Delicious Mattress Sculptures
Eat Me by Lor-K Features Old Beds Turned into Common Food Dishes
30
VR Bus Shelter Spas
This Public Bus Stop Uses Virtual Reality to Come to Life as a Swimming Pool
29
Wireframe Dishware Collections
Studio Dessuant Bone's 'Fasted' Rethinks the Ritual of Dining
28
Artist-Inspired Rickshaws
This Taxi Cab Features a Technicolor Interior Influenced by Van Gogh
27
Geologically Inspired Sculptures
These Man-Made Sculptures Look Like Natural Additions to the Land
26
Anti-War Art Exhibits
This Exhibit Features Uniquely Repurposed War Helmets
25
Kaleidoscopic Hotel Designs
Artist Daniel Buren Applies His Bright Designs to a Hotel in Paris
24
Musical Swing Installations
These Musical Swings Require Participant Cooperation to Play Music
23
Peculiar Hybrid Sculptures
Artist Jim McKenzie Creates Intricate Sculptures of Animal Hybrids
22
Emoji Billiard Balls
These Billiard Balls Show The Faces of Popular Emoticons
21
Miniature Urban Scenes
Ryan Monogan Makes Mini Sculptures Inspired by Urban Locations
20
Furniture Brand Museums
An IKEA Museum is Opening to Showcase the Iconic Swedish Furniture
19
Shimmering Island Walkways
The Floating Piers Project Lets People Walk Between Islands
18
Medieval Pop Art Posters
This Artist Created Illustrated Posters for Every Game of Thrones Episode
17
Digital Dome Installations
teamLab's Immersive Installation is Set in an Ethereal Enviroment
16
Artistic Life-Sized Vaporizers
This Large Vaporizer Sculpture Comments on Culture Through Gold
15
Co-Working Church Spaces
Tom Dixon Created a Shared Workspace for a Church
14
Braille Art Exhibitions
'Hope in Darkness' Introduces Peru's First Inclusive Art Show
13
Painting-Shaped Bouquets
This Floral Artwork Promotes a Still Life and a Flower Business
12
Interactive Clay Installations
This Artistic Installation Allows Viewers to Play with Clay
11
Animal-Shaped Playground Equipment
Jaime Hayón's Sculptures Encourage Children to Interact
10
Robotic Marionette Exhibits
Jordan Wolfson's Creation Features a Giant Fast-Moving Puppet
9
Upcycled Architecture Exhibits
This Exibit at the Venice Biennale Uses 100 Tons of Recycled Waste
8
Architectural Model Museums
'Kenchiku Soko' is a Destination for Viewing Architectural Models
7
Willow-Wrapped Art Centers
Patrick Dougherty Created a Stunning Sculpture Made from Willow Trees
6
Supercomputer Art Projects
This Art and Science Project Had Artists Collaborate with IBM Watson
5
Ambiguous Paper-Made Sculptures
These Unique Sculptures Come Together to Form Conceptual Shapes
4
Chalkboard Art Advertisements
This Artful Gaming Ad is a Chalkboard Drawing in Shinjuku Station
3
Aquatic Crystal Installations
This Swarovski Sculpture Replicates the Motion of Waves Using Stones
2
Free Urban Music Cubes
The Temple is a Concrete Square that Plays Music for the Public Area
1
3D-Printed Zoetropes
Akinori Goto Puts a Modern Twist on Age-Old Zoetrope Designs
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Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
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Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
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Modern Furniture Designs
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Universal Icon Exhibitions
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Immersive Design Exhibitions
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Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
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Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton Opens 'Visionary Journeys' at a Museum in Osaka
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Playful Learning Collections
IKEA Open House Miami Has Child-Focused Designs for Miami Art Week
Luxury Artistic Product Exhibitions
Miu Miu x Helen Marten Bring Immersive Art to Art Basel Paris
Immersive Architectural Activations
Dinesen Presented Dual Exhibitions at 3daysofdesign
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions
Coventry Debuts the 'This is Me, This is Us' Exhibition
Japanese Craft Exhibitions
Hyakkō Exhibition Presents Works by More Than 100 Japanese Makers
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Global Retrospective Exhibitions
NIGO: From Japan with Love opens at London’s Design Museum
Sculptural Balance Exhibits
The Calder Rêver En ÉQuilibre Exhibition is at Fondation Louis Vuitton
Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations
Es Devlin Designs the Library of Light with 3000 Books
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Honoring Art Restoration Displays
MoMA Presents the Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Contemporary Glass Art Experiences
Maker's Mark Has Elevated Its Star Hill Farm Visitor Experience
Art-Transformed Home Products
Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculptures are Now a Light and Speaker
Collaborative Jewelry Exhibitions
Stephen Silver and Contessa Gallery Debut the Art of the Jewel
Lifestyle Art Televisions
LG Gallery TV is a Canvas-Style Television Unveiled for CES 2026
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Singapore Art Exhibitions
Prototype Island Exhibition Presents 15 Singapore Designers
Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations
LUMINO in Montreal Presents 35 Works in the Winter
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Japan-Focused Design Exhibitions
UQAM is Hosting Built Environment: an Alternative Guide to Japan
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Compact Public Art Kiosks
The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition Kiosks Appear as Small Structures
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Major High Fashion Exhibitions
From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&gabbana Will Grace Miami
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
Water-Celebrating Art Installations
Grohe Presents the Aqua Gallery Installation
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Inclusive Museum Designs
The National Science and Media Museum Boasts Sound and Vision Galleries
Solo Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Martin Margiela at Kudan House Opens in Tokyo
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Sensorially Immersive Art Experiences
teamLab Presents the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Universe
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Multi-Sensory Sound Installtions
The Barbican Centre Hosts the New Feel the Sound Exhibition
Moon-Bound Architectural Installations
The Moonhouse Project Fuses Conceptual Art and Space Tech
Experiential Workshop Programs
The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Offers Cultural Art Programs
Design Sound Festivals
CONTRIBUTIONS Festival #2 Pairs Exhibited Art with Commissioned Soundscapes
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Ukrainian Design Exhibitions
Ukraine House in Denmark Hosts an Exhibition for 3daysofdesign
AI-Driven Ceramic Art
Vera Van Der Burg’s Text-To-Clay Project Uses Ai to Generate Ceramic Forms
Cultural Exhibition Updates
Exhibit Columbus Removes Installation of Semi‑nude Architect Statues
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
AI Art Galleries
Infini.Gallery Turns Images Into AI Art In A Shared Infinite Gallery
Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets
En Iwamura’s Neo Jomon Sculpture Set Distills Playful Minimalism
Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves
Antony Gormley Presents the Drawing on Space Exhibition
Organic Ceramic Sculptures
Janny Baek's Life Forms Exhibition Presents Evolving Clay Structures
Immersive Hotel Art Experiences
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Unveils an Annual on Exhibition Art Event
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Immersive Art Installations
Satellites II by Kojima and Refn takes over Prada Mode NYC
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Textile Pattern Showcasings
The IKEA Museum: Magical Patterns Installation opens in Scotland
Emerging Design Exhibitions
The Dry Cleaning Exhibition Spotlights Emerging Designers in London
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
AI Art Exploration
ARTLAS Redefines How Users Discover, Learn, and Experience Art
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Sculpted Rhythm Forms
The Kinetic Collection by Olivia Cognet Has Sculptural Ceramics with Motion
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Migration-Focused Art Exhibitions
The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents a New Exhibition
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Spring-Welcoming Art Installations
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Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Multimedia Art Exhibitions
Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations
Visa Commissions Art in Connection to FIFA World Cup
Hug-Recreated Art Exhibitions
Sibling Architecture Created the Deep Calm Exhibition
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Reflective Public Sculptures
Flowers and Butterflies are Dancing Changes Appearance Every Hour
Colorful Texture Exhibitions
Victoria Wilmotte Unveils Her Bright Colorscape Installation
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Domestic Design Exhibitions
Home-Home Exhibition in Chiba Explores Objects and Ideas of Living
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Museum Street Art Exhibits
London Museum Preserves Banksy’s Piranha Tank as Permanent Display
Material Curiosity Art Shows
Tuleste Factory Returns to Design Miami with Keep It Curious Showcase
Accessible Biennale Activations
La Biennale Di Venezia Has Introduced the Accessible Biennale
London Urban Stay Concepts
The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Environmentally Harmonious Museums
Tadao Ando Designs the Naoshima New Museum of Art
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Glass Sculptural Exhibitions
Inchiostri by Ronan Bouroullec and Giorgio Mastinu Explores Glass
Public Design Biennial
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Immersive Eye Exhibitions
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Popular Art Fairs
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Career Retrospective Exhibitions
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Student Art Exhibitions
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