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
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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
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Celebrity Identity Politics Art
Solange Knowles Created Interactive Art for Tate Modern's Website
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Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
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Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections
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Playful Pop Installations
Takashi Murakami’s Louis Vuitton Octopus Fills the Grand Palais
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges
Michael's Alice's Adventures Collection Will Arrive for Halloween
Color Study Timepieces
Tonester x D1 Milano Watch Collection Translates Architectural Color
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags
Jonathan Anderson Revealed Bold Dior Book Tote Designs
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
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
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Comic Collab Apparel
The OVO x Marvel Collab Includes Graphic Shirts, Hoodies and Accessories
Universal Icon Exhibitions
The Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs Explores Language Without Words
AI Art Generators
Line Art Converts Text And Images Into Clean AI Generated Drawings
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
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
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Global Retrospective Exhibitions
NIGO: From Japan with Love opens at London’s Design Museum
Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Pop Mart Present the Monsters Collection
Pop Art Factory Sculptures
The Lego Campbell’s Soup Can Reveals Andy Warhol’s Factory Inside
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Multidisciplinary Art Shows
These Thoughts May Disappear Shows Jack White’s First Public Art Show
Anime Franchise-Inspired T-Shirts
Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Industrial-Inspired Furniture Designs
pulpo Debuts the Industrial Art Line & Expand Its Alwa Range
Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules
The Met Joins the Brand to Launch a Chilewich Collection
High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Pop Art Luxe Timepieces
Piaget Andy Warhol Collage Watch Blends Art and Swiss Craftsmanship
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions
Timorous Beasties Presented What are You Looking At?
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Artist Printed Luggages
Aurel Schmidt x PORTER Applies Original Illustrations on Four Bag Styles
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Motorsport-Inspired Apparel
Anti Social Social Club and Goodyear Drop Bold Streetwear
AI Art Monetization
Art.Tech Lets You Create AI Art and Start Earning Royalties Fast
Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion
Kate Spade and Target Work Together on a New Collection
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Collaborative Jewelry Exhibitions
Stephen Silver and Contessa Gallery Debut the Art of the Jewel
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Lifestyle Art Televisions
LG Gallery TV is a Canvas-Style Television Unveiled for CES 2026
Identity-Exploring Clothing
Muted Desires Chapter 5 “Shapes We Take” Capsule Explores Archetypes
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Film Masterpieces-Focused Programming Initiatives
Regal Cinemas Debuts the Month of Masterpieces
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Otanical Mural Wallpapers
Eterna Nouveau Wallpapers by Astek Feature Full-Wall Art Nouveau Looks
Pasta-Inspired Interiors
Al Dente Expands Pasta Motifs into Furniture, Hardware, & Interior Design
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
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
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
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
AI Creative Arts
Create Unique AI Artworks Including Halloween And Portrait Styles With FunPix AI
Style Icon Auctions
Julien's Auctions Auctions Off Gwyneth Paltrow's Personal Collection
Design Image Tools
Pixel Art Generator Converts Images Into Customizable Pixel-Style Artwork
Adult Coloring Collections
Crayola All Grown Up Inspires Creativity in Adults
AI Coloring Apps
Splat Turns Photos into Kid-Friendly Coloring Pages Using Generative AI
Pop-Art Vinyl Sculptures
Andy Warhol Vinyl Bust Celebrates Artist’s Legacy in Modern Form
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Universal Language-Celebrating Luxury Campaigns
Bottega Veneta Releases 'Craft is Our Language'
Artful Sculptural Objects
Massproductions x ARKET Launch Sculptural Objects for Everyday Use
Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
This 3d-Printed Lamp Transforms a Baseball Motif into Wall Lighting
Artistic Museum Simulators
Two Point Museum Added Emotion-Driven Art Curation Gameplay
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces
Jeweler Collective Emphasizes Artistry
Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series
Claire Oliver Gallery Debuts the Art for Everybody Series
Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos
FIAT Collaborated with Romero Britto on an Auto Design
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
AI Art Tools
GenTube Lets Users Turn Ideas Into Stunning Art In Seconds
Heritage Outerwear Reissues
Octobre Editions x Schott NYC Collaboration Updates Classic Jackets
Collector Art Volume Books
Basquiat: the World of Jean-Michel Features 250 Artworks and Archives
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
Digital Craft-Inspired Public Spaces
FUTUREFORMS Merges Architecture and Technology
AI Art Prompts
FindArt.pro Provides Fast, Free AI Art Prompts and MidJourney References
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Tech-Inspired Art Merch
Computer Vision Pin Transforms Machine Recognition Into Wearable Art
Printed Flatware Exhibitions
Marta's Knife, Fork, Spoon 3.0 Explores Cutlery Through 3d Printing
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Text Visualization Tools
WordArt Lets Users Create Word Clouds And Text Art Effortlessly
Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions
A Selection of Designers Craft the Loewe Teapots Exhibition
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Collectible Sports Canvases
UFC Collectibles Offers Limited-Edition, Hand-Cut Canvases
Generational Japan Paintings
Tetsuya Ishida Opens His First French Exhibition at Gagosian Paris
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations
Visa Commissions Art in Connection to FIFA World Cup
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Artful Well-Being Experiences
The Noom Mindful Art Break Encourages Reflection & Reconnection
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
Artful Anniversary Magazines
Acne Paper Issue 21 Autoportrait Reflects on 30 Years of Acne Studios
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Sculptural Art Dining Sets
Art-Ware Turns into Sculptural Objects That Never Need Cabinet Storage
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Global Art Exhibitions
Keith Haring: a World in Motion Traces the Artist’s International Work
AI Creative Toolkits
Artypa Empowers Creators And Brands With AI-Driven Creative Solutions
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Diwali Table Decor
Homegoods Diwali Collection Brings South Asian Aesthetic into Home Styling
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work