The top October 2016 art ideas include paintings, installations and sculptures that use form, color and other elements of design to express a range of viewpoints.
While paint is typically used in the creation of outdoor murals around the world, a few artists are reinventing street art with colorful electric lights or rope and netting, which forms an end result that's inspired by intricate cross stitch art.
A few other interesting initiatives include MoMA launching its complete exhibition archives for free online and the Tate Britain launching 'Recognition' as a gallery exhibit curated by artificial intelligence. Both of these ideas speak to the increasing use of technology as a means of creating, sharing and experiencing a world of art around the globe.
Top 60 Art Ideas in October
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Grinning Smile Sculptures
'The Smile' By Alison Brooks Architects Lets Viewers Walk Inside
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London Underground Renaissance Photos
Toby Ziff's Images Apply 16th Century Principles to the Tube
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Humorous 3D Artwork
HuskMitNavn's Clever Creations are Made by Carefully Folding Paper
57
Kinetic Sand Tables
Bruce Shapiro's Sisyphus Moveable Changes Design Using Rolling Metal Balls
56
Controversial Rapper Murals
Lushux Created a Famous Mural to Honor Kanye's Iconic Celebrity Video
55
Bioluminescent Light Installations
'Light Pollination' is on Display at the London Design Festival
54
Futuristic Naval Pavilions
'KAPKAR.SF-P7S' is a Temporary Space for Stichting Fabrikaat Architects
53
Mosaic LEGO Artwork
David Hughes' Colorful Pop Art Pieces are Often Impressively Detailed
52
Playable Arcade Game Buildings
This Building's Facade was Turned into a Playable Tetris Monitor
51
Vibrating Pointillism Pens
This Pen Makes the Art of Creating Images from Dots Much Simpler
50
Multi-Colored Paper Installations
This Piece of Art Depicts Life in Crowded Cities
49
Pixelated Photography Series
A Photographer Captures Models in Casual Poses and Pixelates Them
48
Stunning Science Fiction Murals
Alexis Diaz's Detailed Artwork Depicts Bright Otherworldly Beings
47
Fluid Resin Sculptures
These Sculptures Were Made to Realistically Resemble Splashing Water
46
Electric Street Murals
This Vivid Mural Was Designed to Prevent Crime in the Area
45
Painted Tapas Boards
Sarmarie Designs' Boards are Made from Solid Lengths of Wood
44
Repurposed LEGO Art
Jaime Sánchez Explores the Possibilities of LEGO Use with Colorful Images
43
Cross-Stitched Murals
This Woven Street Art is Integrated into the Sides of Buildings
42
Abstract Multidimensional Murals
These Stunning Murals in Italy Were Done by Manuel Di Rita
41
Kinetic Sign Sculptures
The 'Sign Machine' Lets Viewers Interact to Create Their Own Sentences
40
Out-of-Body Experience Paintings
Netanel Morhan's Artwork Was Inspired by His Childhood Dreams
39
Dystopic Pop Exhibits
Ron English's Art at the Allouche Gallery Shows Warped Pop Culture Icons
38
Castle Arch Lighting Installations
'Reframe' Replaces Ruined Arches with Hanging Lights
37
Inflatable Park Pavilions
This Inflatable Environment Was Created to Host a Playful Event
36
Free Modern Art Archives
MoMA's Complete Exhibition Archives are Now Available Online
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Eagle Eye Artwork Pools
This Swimming Pool Design is Inspired by 'The Starry Night' by Van Gogh
34
Shingled Spherical Pavilions
The 'Perspectives' Pavilion Sits on a Hilltop in England
33
Satirical Business Jargon Installations
'A Load of Jargon' is an Exhibit by Isabel + Helen
32
Intricate LEGO Sculptures
An Artist Created LEGO Animals That Act as Pieces of Art
31
Coralline Lighting Installations
Omer Arbel's '44' is on Display at London's Barbican Centre
30
Sartorial Furniture Installations
This Australian Installation Celebrates the Humble White Shirt
29
Technicolor Balloon Exhibits
Daniel Arsham Creates an Interactive Experience To Question Time
28
Sharpened Steel Sculptures
These Sculptures are Made Up Entirely of Steel Nails
27
Defecating Dog Balloon Sculptures
'Whatshisname' Humorously Updated a Jeff Koons-Inspired Artwork
26
Food-Inspired Collectible Keychains
Kidrobot Shrunk Down and Accessorized Its Vinyl 'Labbit' Toys
25
Mirrored Cityscape Installations
The 2016 Land Art Generator Builds a Reflective Santa Monica Wall
24
Multidimensional Light Experiences
James Turrell's Immersive Design Plays with Spatial Boundaries
23
Immersive Musical Machines
OSGEMEOS' Exhibit Combines Art and Music To Recreate Human Imagination
22
Suspended Thread Installations
This Artistic Installation References Travel and the Human Body
21
Eccentric Balloon Photography
These Vibrant Photos Center Around an Unconventional Subject
20
Intricate Food Lettering
This Artwork Was Created in a Collaboration Between Different Designers
19
Layered Postcard Landscapes
This Intricate Artwork is Created in an Unconventional Way
18
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
'Recognition' at the Tate Britain is an Exhibition Curated by Technology
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Aquatic Iris Paintings
Artist Fabian Oefner Creates Unusual Paintings on Water
16
Urban Forest Pavilions
Asif Khan's 'Forests' are Spread Throughout East London
15
Energy-Appreciating Installations
This Electronic Installation Requires Humans to Power Machines
14
Blazing Shrine Sculptures
'The Temple' Installation by David Best Shows a Scared Space Set on Fire
13
Bioluminscent Plankton Photography
This Photography Series Shows a Beautiful Phenomenon in Japan
12
Digital Home Decor
Kilo Art Provides Online Streaming For Wall Displaying Artwork
11
X-Shaped Lounger Installations
'XXX Times Square with Love' Fills the Iconic Plaza with Odd Chairs
10
Political Art Installations
This Art Piece Endorses Peace Between North and South Korea
9
World-Traveling Ball Installations
The Redball Project Has Appeared in a New Location in Belgium
8
Self-Referencing Ball Sculptures
Each of These 12 Balls is Made from a Different Material
7
Abstract Painting Drones
The 'Pollockcopter' Creates Splatter Paintings on Vertical Surfaces
6
Online African Art Initiatives
'IrokoX' is an Online Platform for Pan-African Artists
5
Synesthesia-Inducing Art Installations
'Collide' Mimics the Experience of Synesthesia
4
Music-Inspired Textile Compositions
This Exhibition Was Inspired by West African Music
3
Politicized Weathervane Installations
This Installation Provokes Thought About the UK's Future
2
Cloudy Airport Installations
This Installation Features a Wall Sheathed In a Cloudy Sky Pattern
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Synthetic Swamp Experiences
The 'Swamp Orchestra' Recreates Visiting a Bog Using Sound Systems
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Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
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Mud-Made Furniture Collections
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Iconic Artwork Toy Sets
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Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
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Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
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Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
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Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
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Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
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Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
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Street Art Metaverses
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Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Collaborative Art Museum Stationary
The New Papier x the Met Collaboration is One of a Kind
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Bright Colorful Workshop Offices
Office S&M Designs its Own Office in Hackney, London
Staged Room Design Projects
Tekla Evelina Severin Presents the Dimensions of Colour Project
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Artwork-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The MoMA x Swatch Collection Showcases Classic Artwork
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Space-Exploration Artful Installations
Felipe Pantone Unveils the Kosmos Exhibition in Los Angeles
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
Artwork Investment Platforms
Masterworks Art Investing Offers Shares of Famous Works
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Pink-Tinted Artful Concept Stores
Isern Serra Designs the Moco Concept Store in Barcelona
Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions
Formafantasma Debuts the Oltre Terra Exhibition in Oslo
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions
Lee Broom Presents the New Divine Inspiration Capsule
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
Painting-Inspired Office Accessories
Guillaume Delvigne Draws Inspiration from Henri Matisse
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Organic Illuminated Artful Series
Lindset Adelman Unveils the Cages, Mobiles, and Rock Lights
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
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
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Art-Inspired Home Fragrances
Pura and The Metropolitan Collaborated on Scents for the Home
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows
Misha Kahn Unveils the Staged Show in Friedman Benda Los Angeles
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
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Presents I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
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
Reflective Hemispherical Theater Stages
Muoto Designs the Ball Theater to Evoke a Sense of Utopia
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
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
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
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
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
The University of Hong Kong Developed a New Dyed Ink
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Rattan Sculptural Art Installations
Enter Projects Asia Completes a Private Thai Art Gallery
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture
Nick Thomm's THOMME Collection is Vibrant and Geometric
Wave-Like Structural Art Centers
Studio Zhu-Pei Designs the Zibo OCT Art Center in Shandong
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
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
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions
Desert X Invites 12 International Designers to Participate
Vibrantly Bold Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio and Zoe Schlacter Join Forces on a New Capsule
Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions
The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Presents the RED Collection
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
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
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
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
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
3D Classic Art Collections
Guillaume Delvigne Creates the Les Mille et Une Nuits Collection
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Two-Day Multimedia Cultural Events
The Art of Being Latin Takes Place During Miami Art Week 2023
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures
davidpompa Designs the Stone Archive Light Installation
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces
Ma Yansong Designs the City of Time Installation in China
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions
A Team Forms to Present Mother Goddess of the Three Realms
Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms
The 'Cohart' Platform Supports Modern Art Buyers and Sellers
Unseen Artist Masterpieces
A Hidden Chamber Reveals Michelangelo's Untold Works
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions
KATSU and Frédéric Platéus Unveil 'DAS INTELLIGENCE'
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami