Art is something that appeals to everyone, even if they aren't typically someone who considers themselves an art fan, and the October 2017 art trends show that indeed art is varied enough to work for people of all stripes and ideas. No matter the subject or the medium, art has an ineffable appeal that transcends ideas of highbrow and lowbrow.
Sometimes art serves a functional purpose. For example, Pop Chart Lab has designed a poster that acts as a scratch-off card for movie buffs, letting them scratch out the various classic films that they've seen to keep a running tally of their fandom.
Other pieces of art are designed to make bolder statements. Tom Galle has refashioned some of the most iconic brand images and logos into weaponry for a recent art project, making a statement about the potential damage wrought by consumerism.
Top 30 Art Trends in October
From Corporate Motif Weaponry to Biographical Children's Books:
Joey Haar — Oct 28, 2017 — Art & Design
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Artistic 4K Televisions
Trend Hunter Talked to Mark Childs About 'The Frame' by Samsung
29
Corporate Motif Weaponry
Tom Galle's Artistic Designs are Inspired by Iconic Company Logos
28
North Korean Replica Homes
Pyongyang Sallim is a Full-Scale Replica of a DPRK Apartment
27
Furnished City Campaigns
IKEA's Wonderful Everyday Tour Shares Delights in Unexpected Places
26
Delicate Insect Flower Sculptures
This Artist Turns a Childhood Fascination Into Art
25
Seashell Bow Ties
'Stedbee' Seashell Bow Ties are Unique Wearable Accessories
24
Luxury Yoyo Toys
Louis Vuitton is Now Selling a $270 'YOYO ROY' Designer Toy
23
Climate-Responsive Structures
'Air Houses' are Environmentally Compatible Art Installations
22
Biographical Children's Books
'Yayoi Kusama: To Infinity and Beyond!' Depicts the Japanese Artist
21
Elegant Chrome Bicycles
This Vintage Bicycle Features Traditional Japanese Art
20
Artful Cowhide Rugs
Art Hide Delivers the Old World Charm of Cowhide with a Contemporary Edge
19
Graffiti-Inspired Beer Labels
2Kids Brewing Co. and Chargefield Created Street Art Beer Packaging
18
Health-Promoting Sugar Installments
KIND's Sugar Sculptures Warn Parents of Unhealthy Snacks
17
Talk Show Playing Cards
This Dynamic Set of Playing Cards was Created for The Tonight Show
16
CEO Currency Art
These Reimagined Banknotes by Jade Dalloul Feature Top Business Innovators
15
QR Tourism Campaigns
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is Sharing the City with Artfully Designed Codes
14
Rotating Mirror Installations
Vincent Leroy's 'The Pebble' is on Display in the Grand Palais
13
Iconic History Repositories
'History of Icons' Collects Icons and Logos from Computing History
12
Japanese Delicacy Posters
This Food-Themed Poster Shares 42 Specialties Across Japan
11
Scratch-Off Movie Posters
Pop Chart Lab's Fun Scratch-Off Chart Encourages Discovery
10
Faux Tech Art Tools
Land of Nod's Personal Laptop Chalkboard is a Clever Children's Accessory
9
Dazzling E-Ink Installations
The 'Dazzle' Installation Shows Off Custom E-Ink Installations
8
Filmgoer Achievement Posters
The 100 Essential Films Scratch-Off Chart Tracks What You Watch
7
Artful City Planning Maps
'Doodle Maps' Display Vibrant Aerial Views of a City
6
Miniature Musician Recording Studios
The Spire Studio Enables Professional Results
5
Artist-Run Interfaith Pop-Ups
Miranda July is Opening a Secondhand Shop in Selfridges
4
Abstract Geographical Reinterpretations
'Modern Map Art Prints' Beautifully Transforms Maps
3
Assistive Art-Affording Services
The 'Art Money' Service Gives Loans To Help You Buy Art
2
Human Smart Home Assistants
Lauren McCarthy's 'Lauren' Project Turns The Artist Into an AI System
1
Celebrity Identity Politics Art
Solange Knowles Created Interactive Art for Tate Modern's Website
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