These expressive June 2016 art ideas take the shape of everything from pool-sized sculptures to digital media installations and gunpowder paintings.
Some of the most dynamic pieces use artful forms to express poignant messages on
animal cruelty, consumption, refugee status and the dangers of distracted driving. In order to show off the the Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world, Minus5 Architects developed a concept that would project the silhouettes of other world landmarks on the surface of the building, effectively showing how they compare in size.
To the average consumer, art can sometimes feel as though it is out of reach. In order to remedy this, there are new initiatives like South Korea's Print Bakery being put in place to make art more accessible. On the flip side, an innovation like the Minnesota Street Project aims to offer affordable studio spaces—preventing artists from having to charge a premium to cover their own costs.
Top 45 Art Ideas in June
From Mobile Gallery Guides to Flammable Gunpowder Paintings:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 3, 2016 — Art & Design
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Minimalistic One Line Tattoos
Berlin-based Mo Ganji Creates Simple Yet Intricate Designs
44
Iconic Japanese Body Art
Students Used Takashi Murakami's Style for Body Art Inspiration
43
Melting Mercury Tables
Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement
42
Psychedelic Digital Artists
'jmckeehen' Creates Mind-Bending and Colorful Digital Art
41
Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
The Traverse 'POLIGON' Animal Trophies are Geometrically Modern
40
Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Yorgo Alexopoulos Uses Digital Art to Represent the Natural World
39
Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
This Bonsai Art Series Imagines Alien-Like Species and Planters
38
Blurred Cinematic Photography
Artist Jason Shulman Uses Photography to Represent Classic Movies
37
Artist-Decorated Data Centers
The Data Center Mural Project Turns Big Buildings into Works of Art
36
Hipster Girl Illustrations
Laura Callaghan Captures the Colorful Narcissism of Modern Girls
35
Standing Pool Sculptures
This Van Gogh-Inspired Sculpture Looks Like It is Defying Gravity
34
Art Facade Concepts
Minus5 Architects is Proposing a Unique Building Projection Idea
33
Geometric 3D Tattoos
These Body Art Designs are Fashioned Out of Two Outlines in Red and Blue
32
Artistic Plastic Igloos
The PolyShell is an Igloo Constructed Out of Recycled Plastic
31
Reinterpreted Logo Art
These Artists Created Their Own Interpretations of the New Instagram Logo
30
Artist-Inspired Sunglasses
These Sunglasses Incorporate the Iconic Work of J.M. Basquiat
29
Animated Double Exposure Photos
The Deep Discovery Series Takes This Image Trick to Another Level
28
Typographic Neon Compositions
These Neon Letter Graphics are the Work of Leonardoworx Studio
27
Mechanized Aluminum Artwork
Apical Reform's Artwork is a Representation of Industrialization
26
Single-Purpose Museums
The Museum of Apoxyomenos Was Created to House a Single Exhibit
25
Neon Blob Sculptures
Dan Lam Creates Uniquely Organic and Modern Works of Art
24
Integrated Elephant Artwork
Graffiti Artist 'Falko One' Uses Locations to Customize His Art
23
Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Hanan Alkouh's Meat Art is a Commentary on Wasteful Consumption
22
Refugee Camp Street Art
Street Artist Pejac Has Created Art on the Walls of a Refugee Camp
21
Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes
20
Knitted 3D Digital Art
These Vivid Digital Designs Resemble Realistic Photographs
19
Mangled Emoji Sculptures
'The Last Emoji' Installation Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
18
Crowdsourced Retail Photo Galleries
The IKEA Wonderful Everyday Contest Highlights User Photos
17
Rotating Literary Busts
This Sculpture of Franz Kafka is Constructed from 42 Rotational Pieces
16
Folkloric Book Sculptures
Su Blackwell Transforms Novel Pages into 3D Fairytale Locations
15
Steel Ball Art Installations
This Artist Created a Steel Art Installation Inspired by Narcissus
14
Emotional Plasticine Sculptures
Irma Gruenholz Channels Human Strife into Stunning Works of Art
13
Accessible Art Shops
'Print Bakery' Aims to Make Artwork as Accessible as Bread from a Bakery
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Flammable Gunpowder Paintings
Danny Shervin Sets His Realistic Drawings of Animals Ablaze
11
Empowering Body Painting Initiatives
The Human Canvas Project Helps to Combat Negative Body Image
10
High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
This Exhibit Explores the Future of Architecture and Technology
9
Heritage Art Galleries
This Industrial Art Gallery Design Uses a 1920s Nestlé Warehouse
8
Artistic Pop-Up Books
Tauba Auerbach's 3D Structures are Presented in a Pop-Up Book Format
7
Subtle Forest Installations
Darren Rigo Captures Man's Presence in Quiet Scenes of Nature
6
Self-Powering Digital Frames
This Self-Powering Digital Frame Creates a Clean, Cable-Free Design
5
Mobile Gallery Guides
The New SFMOMA App Provides a High-tech Alternative to Audio Museum Guides
4
Affordable Art Atelier Initiatives
The Minnesota Street Project Offers Accessible San Fran Studios
3
Refugee-Welcoming Artistic Workshops
Vienna's 'Green Light' Project Promotes Inclusive Creativity
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Illuminated Female Sculptures
Papier à êtres Creates Ethereal Works of Art Out of Papier Mache
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Art-Preserving Cameras
This Google Camera Captures Works of Art in Extremely High Resolution
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Awe-Inspiring Figurative Art Shows
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Venetian-Inspired Museum Designs
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Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions
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Art Showroom Apartments
Maison Lune Presents an Alternative to Traditional Galleries
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Debut an Art Experience in Hong Kong
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
Awol Erizku’s Newest Exhibition Has Space, Basketball, and Hip Hop
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
AI-Generated Art Galleries
Amsterdam’s New Art Gallery Displays Artwork Made by AI
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
Cave-Inspired Installations
Cave Bureau Design an Installation for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums
Qatar Museums Unveils Official Images of the Lusail Museum
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Painterly Air Purifiers
Airmega 250 ART x Hailyhills Purifiers Clean Homes in an Artful Way
Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits
Lightroom Opens the David Hockney: Bigger & Closer Exhibit
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Television-Showcased Abstract Art
OG OLED Lounge Unveils Some Korean Abstract Artwork
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Artificial Artwork Galleries
'Artificial Imagination' Showcases the Capabilities of DALL-E 2
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Kilometer-Long Museums
Junya Ishigami Introduces the Zaishui Art Museum Along a Lake
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions
Charles Gaines Presents the New Southern Trees Installation
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Blocky Children's Museums
UNStudio Showcases Its Design for the Children's Museum of Qatar
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
CG Technology Art Exhibitions
Hajime Sorayama Unveils 'Space Traveler' Art Exhibition in Tokyo
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows
Misha Kahn Unveils the Staged Show in Friedman Benda Los Angeles
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions
Dan Lam Showcases Her Fourth Solo Exhibition Tiled Cosmic Shake
Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions
CJ Hendry Unveils Two-Storey Indoor Playground Art Exhibition
Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey Present DIORAMA
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Presents I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Mosque-Inspired Installations
Studio Bound Created City as a Mosque for the Islamic Arts Biennale
Tactile Gallery Buildings
AMAA Designs the Threshold and Treasure Art Gallery in Italy
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors
Golem Designs the Interiors of the Superzoom Art Gallery
Rattan Sculptural Art Installations
Enter Projects Asia Completes a Private Thai Art Gallery
Comprehensive Gallery Renovations
Carmody Groarke Releases Plans for the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Laser-Cut Urban Artistry
Hubert Roguski Unveils Metropolis, an Exhibition of Laser-Cut City Maps
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the New Star Cloud Museum
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Kasing Lung Unveils His Solo Exhibition 'Cloud' at Hidari Zingaro
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Inconspicuous Art Museums
Wang Chong Studio Designs a Beautifully Expressive Building
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings
Snøhetta Designs the New Cloud 11 Building in Bangkok
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Virtual DEI Exhibits
DRDA ART's 'New Horizons. Echoes of Unity' Exhibit Features Global Talent
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions
Desert X Invites 12 International Designers to Participate
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures
Gerry Judah Presents an Artful Sculpture for a Festival
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
Cultural Contemporary Art Installations
Cerámico Suro Presents SCAD AT MIAMI During Design Miami
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Large-Scale Pink-Fabric Art Installations
Ibrahim Mahama Designs the Purple Hibiscus Installation
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork
Kayla Rumpp's Art is Seen as Both Painting and Sculptural
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Striking Wearable Sculpture
Jared Zhang Launches a Wearable Sculpture in No Minimum Online Auction
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions
A Team Forms to Present Mother Goddess of the Three Realms
Regional Art Debuts
Takashi Murakami Presents at a New Gallery in the UAE
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Artist-Themed Apparel Collections
Buttercloth Launches a Collection with the Van Gogh Museum
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Reflective Urban Art Sculptures
Anish Kapoor Unveils a Look at the Mini-Bean Sculpture in New York
Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions
KATSU and Frédéric Platéus Unveil 'DAS INTELLIGENCE'
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection