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
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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
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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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Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
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Immersive Glass Art Exhibits
The Johnnie Walker Ultra Exhibition is Featured at NYCxDesign 2025
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Multi-Sensory Immersive Installations
GSM Project Partners with Justine Emard on Pulsations
Branded Photo Exhibits
Blu Dot’s Field Trip Photography Celebrates Minneapolis at NYCxDESIGN
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
Artist Miya Ando X Saint Laurent Create an Immersive Exhibition
Universal Icon Exhibitions
The Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs Explores Language Without Words
Immersive Design Exhibitions
Paulin Paulin Paulin Mise-En-Scène Transforms Hauser & Wirth Monaco
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
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
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Artful Summer Puzzles
Piecework Created Its Slim Aarons Puzzle Collection with Getty Images
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
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
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
Multidisciplinary Art Shows
These Thoughts May Disappear Shows Jack White’s First Public Art Show
Reimagined Art Tours
Kayem's There When it Mattered Most Adds Hot Dogs to American History
Color-In Commuter Tunnels
MasterPeace Pain-ting Creates Space for Community Art in Bangkok
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Contemporary Glass Art Experiences
Maker's Mark Has Elevated Its Star Hill Farm Visitor Experience
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
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
Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums
Atelier Alter Architects Designs the Sunner Museum in China
Protest Sand Architecture
The Bland Castles Installation Turns Beach into Critique of Urban Design
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
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mural Art Set
Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
NEON Designed the 4.3-Metre-High 'The Fountain' in the UK
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Downtown Art Galleries
Lake Flato's Marble Falls Arthouse Combines Gallery and Workspace in Texas
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
Artistic Auto Brand Activations
XPENG Highlights Its G6 SUV Model at London Art Fair
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Museum-Inspired Art Toys
Met x Kidrobot Dunny Alters Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers into a Figure
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
Inclusive Gallery Experiences
The Newcastle Art Gallery Debuts Accessibility-Focused Commissions
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
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
Moon-Bound Architectural Installations
The Moonhouse Project Fuses Conceptual Art and Space Tech
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
Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
Studio Proba Introduces Unbounded Sanctuary in Grand Joy City Mall
Art Filled Residences
The Art House by Spaces Architects Ka Fuse Bespoke Interiors with Sculptures
Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions
RAU Architects and Tellart Preset the Netherlands Pavilion
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
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
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
Immersive Hotel Art Experiences
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Unveils an Annual on Exhibition Art Event
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
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
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Exploratory Architectural Projects
The Polish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is Thought-Provoking
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Artisanal Donut Shop Design
20/WOL Launched the 'Donut of Curiosity' Artistic Donut Shop
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
AI Art Galleries
Infini.Gallery Turns Images Into AI Art In A Shared Infinite Gallery
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions
Marine Tabassum Creates a Capsule in Time Pavilion
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Collector Art Volume Books
Basquiat: the World of Jean-Michel Features 250 Artworks and Archives
Digital Craft-Inspired Public Spaces
FUTUREFORMS Merges Architecture and Technology
Cinematic Painting Series
Cary Kwok Exhibition at Sessions Arts Club Shows 1980s-Inspired Works
Sculptural Writing Tools
Experimental Pencils Rethinks the Humble Pencil as a Tool for Expression
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Indigenous Form Exhibitions
Gabriel Chaile's Exhibition Blends Indigenous Form Protest & Narrative
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
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Solar Energy Sculptures
Michael Jantzen’s 16-Arm Moving Sculpture Uses Solar Power and Gravity
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Generational Japan Paintings
Tetsuya Ishida Opens His First French Exhibition at Gagosian Paris
Sculptural Experimental Artforms
Ara Thorose Explores Design Boundaries with the Ladder Series
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
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
Reflective Public Sculptures
Flowers and Butterflies are Dancing Changes Appearance Every Hour
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Art Museum Architecture
The Xiao Feng Art Museum is a Sculptural Concrete Building in China
Saucer-Shaped Nestled Galleries
Buro Ziyu Zhuang’s Prairie Ark Explores Rural Memory and Shelter
Domestic Design Exhibitions
Home-Home Exhibition in Chiba Explores Objects and Ideas of Living
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Hotel-Bound Artist Exhibitions
The Art Platform MvVO ART Launches an Open Call for Artists
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Desert-Inspired Art Museums
Las Vegas Museum of Art is a Cultural Project by Kéré Architecture
Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums
SMAR Architecture Studio Designs the Science Island Museum
Photograph-Centric Museums
Jadriv Architektur & 1990uao Design the Photography Seoul Museum of Art
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Mirrored Sand Cone Sculptures
The Interactive Sand Reflecting Cone Turns Desert Sand into Art
Design-Driven Group Exhibitions
Icons of Tomorrow is a Group Exhibition at Isola Space
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
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Earthened Architecture Pavilions
Khalil Morad El Ghilali & El Mehdi Belyasmine Design a Pavilion
Global Art Exhibitions
Keith Haring: a World in Motion Traces the Artist’s International Work
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
Future-Facing Sculptural Installations
The Heungkong Group Reveals 'Eye of the Future'
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Creative Community-Celebrating Events
Frederick Arts Council Marks 50 Years of Creative Community
Climate Awareness Artful Pavilions
The Heatwave Pavilion Won This Year's Golden Lion Award
Birdhouse Design Projects
Birdhouse by Kids Translates Children’s Sketches into Built Structures
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis