The worlds of music and artistic installation meld with these musical art fusions.
Weather it be adding a facet of interactive design or ironically mashing together videos and installations, these pieces marry the worlds of music and art. More and more musicians are looking to take their musical talent to the next level by experimenting with modernistic elements that make for an additional dimension to already captivating sounds.
The most clear example of this comes from the Montreal MUTEK festival. This event is made up of of ocular spectacles for electronic music fans that go along with the sounds made by burgeoning producers. Featured in this list are stunning depictions of this modernistic phenomenon that is captivating musical art fusions.
25 Musical Art Fusions
From Plush Toy Mosh Pits to Melodic Everyday Objects:
Alexandra Serrano — Oct 7, 2012 — Art & Design
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Plush Toy Mosh Pits
‘San Diego’ Video by Elos Arma Pushes New Music
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Dancing Paint Captures
The Juan Pablo Gaviria ‘Liquid Music’ Series Move to the Beat
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Prehistoric Pop Headpieces
Artist TEED Wears Strictly Dino-Inspired Headwear
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Light-Up Dubstep Dances
The Wrecking Crew Orchestra Puts on a Show from Another World
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Modular Electronic Music Makers
The Blu Musical Keyboard is Designed for Baby Mozarts
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3D Printed Soundscapes
Microsonic Music Landscapes Makes Physical Models of Albums
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Three-Dimensional Droid Music Videos
Fluxel Media's 'Dubstep Dispute' is Adorable and Catchy
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Crowdsourced Musical Displays
'Voice Array' by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Lights Up with Participants
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Sensory-Crossing Performance
the Anarchy Dance Theater Combines Experiences
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Invisible Sound Sonars
The Daniel Palacios 'Waves' Installation Makes You See What You Hear
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Melodic Everyday Objects
'An Instrument for the Sonification of Everyday Things' Makes Music
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Meditation Mastery Machines
Jay Vidyarthi Turns Breathing Into Sounds with the Sonic Cradle
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Turntable Sketching Machines
The Howsare 'Drawing Apparatus' is a Musical Drawing Instrument
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Electro-Rocking Rhythm Robots
Stickboy Drumming Robot Has Its Own Version of Electronic Music
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3D Tech-Infused Music Videos
The Maccabees ‘In The Dark’ Performance for VEVO is Artfu
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Interactive Music Videos
The Matchbox Twenty 'She's So Mean' Clip Can be Moved Around with a Mouse
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Sound-Generating Hues
The Audible Color Project By Hideaki Matsui & Momo Miyazaki is Fascinating
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Three-Dimensional Glitchy Visualizations
The MUTEK 2012 Zef & Santo 3D Projection is Visionary
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Dynamic Dome Light Shows
Romain Tardy & Thomas Vaquié Create a Stunning Video Projection Show
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Stereotype-Exploring Videos
The 'i am OTHER' Channel by Pharrell Williams is a Cultural Movement
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Interactive Dance Parties
Arcade Fire's 'Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)' Video is a Riot
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Nouveau Renaissance Music Shorts
The Alt-J 'Tessellate' Video Modernizes Raphael Paintings
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Crowd-Sourced Music Videos
The Sigur Ros 'Valtari Mystery Film Experiment' Encourages Novelty
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Globetrotting Party Videos
The Calvin Harris and Ne-Yo 'Let's Go' Video is Fun
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Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the 'Artycapucines VII'
Playful Pop Installations
Takashi Murakami’s Louis Vuitton Octopus Fills the Grand Palais
Reflective Art-Inspired Capsules
Mungo Thomson x sacai Fuse Art and Apparel in a Unisex Capsule
Multi-Sensory Immersive Installations
GSM Project Partners with Justine Emard on Pulsations
Modular Puzzle Speakers
Merge Speaker Concept Separates Music into Rearrangeable Sound Modules
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Performance Art Furniture
Bianca Censori’s Bio Pop Sees Contortionist Bodies into Sculptural Forms
Immersive Design Exhibitions
Paulin Paulin Paulin Mise-En-Scène Transforms Hauser & Wirth Monaco
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Ambient Sound Devices
Mur Mur Generates Evolving Audio from Simulated Digital Worlds
Art-Driven Fashion Capsules
Marc Jacobs Launches Joy Artist Capsule for Fall 2025
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Desert Sanctuary Exhibits
OASIS at Alcova Presented a Desert-Inspired Installation by Casa AnKan
Adaptable Modular Office Furniture
Mute Presents the Modular Pods Customizable Collection
AI-Driven Art Toys
MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York
Luxury Artistic Product Exhibitions
Miu Miu x Helen Marten Bring Immersive Art to Art Basel Paris
Spirited Museum Fragrances
Osmo Translated Sculpture and Sound into the Electric Harmony Fragrance
Multidisciplinary Art Shows
These Thoughts May Disappear Shows Jack White’s First Public Art Show
Playful Abstract Exhibitions
The Shape of Play by Sabine Finkenauer Opens at L.F. Markey
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Japanese Craft Exhibitions
Hyakkō Exhibition Presents Works by More Than 100 Japanese Makers
Interactive Sound Installations
Daily Tous Les Jours Boasts Musical Hotline for Strange Times
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
Nordic Design-Focused Multi-Sensory Explorations
Natalia Sánchez Curates The Sound of Material
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Modular Art Installations
USM x Kasing Lung's Wonderland of the Monsters Has Haller System
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Honoring Art Restoration Displays
MoMA Presents the Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections
Petra Introduces a New Collection of Hardware for the Home
Inflatable Maze Installations
Sabine Marcelis Maze Creates a Shaded Structure at Coachella
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
Intuitive Magnetic Music Makers
The Musical Beings 'Tembo' Encourages Music Play
Consumer Culture Exhibitions
The Momentary Will Present Two Complementary Exhibitions
Artist-Adorned Contemporary Fashion Capsules
The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons Capsule is Chic
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Patchwork Flower Collections
NÒMARHYTHM TEXTILE SS27 Features Distressed Layers and Fabric Blooms
Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions
WEDGE Presents the Mise En Abyme Installation
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
Walkable Steel Sculptures
Five Fragmented Cubes Uses Folded Panels to Create an Immersive Design
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
Build-Your-Own Sound Sculptures
UTOOTO Invites Collective Creation of Interactive Audio Structures
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Recycled Material Furniture
Project Materia Presents Furniture Made from Mater's Recycled Matek
Sculptural Earbud Statement
Balenciaga Sculptural Earbuds Concept Blurs Fashion and Technology
Multisensory Holiday Puzzles
Piecework's Feastivities Creates an Atmosphere with Its Own Playlist
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
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
Sleek Audio Bag Designs
Nik Bentel Debuts the Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag as a Playful Experiment
Sensory Construction Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces Ocean-Themed Magnetic Building Sets
Immersive Art Exhibitions
The New Art Exhibition by Pierre Huyghe is on at Fondation Beyeler
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Organic Furniture Collections
Ensemble Translates Nature into Sculptural Seating in Collaboration
Apartment Design Installations
Italian Radical Design Group Stages NYCxDesign Townhouse Takeover
Multi-Sensory Character Toys
Moose Toys Combines Scents, Sounds and Fog-Based Play
Modular Music Controller
The Synth Modular Controller Treats Music Making Like Block Building
Heritage Sound Playgrounds
Hornscape Playground transforms play into a musical experience
Immersive Climate Installations
Remembering the Future at MIT Museum Explores Environmental Paths
Museum-Inspired Art Toys
Met x Kidrobot Dunny Alters Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers into a Figure
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
Interactive Music Systems
Sound Maestro Lets Users Conduct Music Across Four Speakers
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Science-Backed Wooden Installations
Kristina Pulejkova Creates the Seed Stories Installation
Expressive Furniture Series
The Bells & Whistles Capsule by Kiki Goti Explores Material Tactility
Design Sound Festivals
CONTRIBUTIONS Festival #2 Pairs Exhibited Art with Commissioned Soundscapes
Immersive Art Retrospectives
Anish Kapoor Returns to the Hayward Gallery with Major Installations
Artful Sculptural Objects
Massproductions x ARKET Launch Sculptural Objects for Everyday Use
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Haptic Music Experiences
oMoo Translates Music Into Touch Through AI-Driven Haptics
Artistic Museum Simulators
Two Point Museum Added Emotion-Driven Art Curation Gameplay
Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets
En Iwamura’s Neo Jomon Sculpture Set Distills Playful Minimalism
Otherworldly Wooden Art
Donald Wasswa's Wooden Sculptures Conjure Futuristic Speculative Creatures
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Human Communication-Focused Interactive Artworks
Spaghetti Chorus by Daily Tous Les Jours Returns
Immersive Art Installations
Satellites II by Kojima and Refn takes over Prada Mode NYC
Immersive Museum Exhibitions
The Football is Freedom Alters Football into an Interactive Museum
Pixelated Runway Displays
Fendi Works Together with Marc Newson for a Dynamic Set at Ss26
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs
Nathalie Van der Massen and Karen Verlinden Create Folded Echoes
Kinetic Art Objects
La Machine by Olivier Mevel Transforms the Useless Machine into Playful Design
Ultra-Colorful Kinetic Installations
NEON Debuts the Playful & Eye-Catching Chorus Ventus
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Digital Craft-Inspired Public Spaces
FUTUREFORMS Merges Architecture and Technology
Tactile Music Wearables
The Live Beats Concept Delivers Music Through Touch
Reflective Sculpture Exhibitions
Anish Kapoor Presents Mirror Works Installation Across NYC
Contemporary Furniture Exhibitions
The If You Want Peace Show Presents Pieces by Stefon Diggs
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
The Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: Deconstructed is a Contemporary Exhibition
Tactile Material Installations
Soft World Sharp Edges Offers Contrast for London Design Festival
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Modular Speaker Sculptures
The GRID Modular Sound System Positions Audio Hardware as Modern Art
Sculpted Rhythm Forms
The Kinetic Collection by Olivia Cognet Has Sculptural Ceramics with Motion
Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions
The Mattatuck Museum Presents the Work of Beau McCall
Migration-Focused Art Exhibitions
The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents a New Exhibition
Dual Sculpture Seating Designs
IMMATERIAL 0001 Bench Blurs Boundaries Between Art and Function
Indoor Art Playgrounds
The Playground is an Interactive Show at the National Building Museum
Reconfigurable Gathering Spaces
In the Assembly of Lovers Debuts as a Modular Installation
Pleated Fashion Lamp Designs
The TYPE-XIII Atelier Oï Project Plays with Material Forms
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
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
Generational Japan Paintings
Tetsuya Ishida Opens His First French Exhibition at Gagosian Paris
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Whimsical Spirit Art Shows
Otani Workshop Anima at Perrotin New York Captures Animism Through Clay
Museum Design Exhibitions
The Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley is a Exhibition of Design and Art
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Sculptural Sound Systems
The Transparent Acoustic Sculpture Speaker Boasts Gallery Aesthetics
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
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Sculptural Art Dining Sets
Art-Ware Turns into Sculptural Objects That Never Need Cabinet Storage
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Textile Art Installations
The Olga De Amaral Retrospective Blends Fiber Art, Identity, and Scale
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
The Studio and Workspace of Unorthodox Designs is Collaborative
Blooming Clustered Art Forms
The Structural Botany Installation Honors Organic Repetition and Form
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
Sculptural Art Pianos
Steel and Stone Piano V2 Transforms Between Instrument and Minimal Monolith
Romantic Group Exhibitions
The Summerlove Sensation Exhibition Explores Love, Desire, and Intimacy
Music-Focused Game Collaborations
Fortnite Teams Up with Daft Punk for a New In-Game Collaboration
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Accessible Musical Experiences
Adapt Music Relies on Hand-On Music Activities as Therapy
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis
Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Exhibitions
Studio Jonathan Radetz Was Part of 3daysofdesign