Many people have the tendency to define art within small parameters, but the September 2017 art trends show that the innately human practice spans a broad set of media. For whatever reason, people often define art as either painting and sculpting or as anything that they personally consider to be good art. Both such definitions are far too narrow; regardless of one's feelings on a given work, anything created with the intention of serving as a work of art is a work of art.
For instance, Darwin's decorative steampunk skull certainly wouldn't appeal to everyone, but there's no denying that it's the product of craftsmanship, careful thought, and creative expression. Likewise, the Krystal puppets currently on display at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta might have been part of an ad campaign, but they're no less works of creativity than Picasso paintings.
Top 45 Art Trends in September
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Mathematical Desktop Toys
The 'Oloid' Desk Sculpture is Designed Mathematically Perfect
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Sneaker Stencil Kits
The Nike Gakou Flyknit Allows for Complete At-Home Customization
42
Artistic 4K Televisions
Trend Hunter Talked to Mark Childs About 'The Frame' by Samsung
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Intentionally Ugly Tattoos
Helena Fernandes' So-Called “Ugly” Tattoos are Simplistic and Chic
40
Human Clock Faces
This Clock Uses a Human Eye to Represent the Passing of Time
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Fast Food-Inspired Furniture
This Collection Features a Hot Dog Couch and a Hamburger Arm Chair
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Artist-Designed Backpacks
Society6 is Adding Backpacks to Its Website of Printed Products
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Delicate Insect Flower Sculptures
This Artist Turns a Childhood Fascination Into Art
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Vibrant Cast Editorials
This Game of Thrones Photoshoot Shows the Cast in a Vivid New Light
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Chromatic Flower Vases
'Mellow Vases' Combine Light and Color in an Eccentric Collection
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Purposefully Unusual Eyewear
Tamar Canfi's Collection Emphasizes High Prescription Lenses
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Currency-Inspired Blankets
Hiller Dry Goods' Designs Feature Abstract Images of Global Currencies
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Luxury Yoyo Toys
Louis Vuitton is Now Selling a $270 'YOYO ROY' Designer Toy
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Architecturally Inspired Jewelry
'My Concrete City' Pays Homage to Beirut's Rich Urban Landscape
30
Color Museum Experiences
The Color Factory is a Museum for the Instagram Generation
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Suspended Zen Gardens
The Marimo Aqua Terrarium Can Spruce Up Boring Office Spaces
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Crochet Princess Blankets
These Knit Blankets Look Like the Dresses of Disney Princesses
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Decorative Steampunk Skulls
This Decorative Skull Has a Hidden Compartment for Secret Storage
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Fast Food Puppets
Krystal Puppets Have Been Donated to the Center for Puppetry Arts
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Musical Color-Recognizing Rings
Specdrums Rings Turn Colored Paper into Customized Keyboards
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Whimsical Paint Splatter Sculptures
Joe Suzuki's Unique Sculptures Were Inspired by Other Artists
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Jellyfish-Inspired Tables
Daniela Forti's Jelly Fish Tables are Made from Colored Glass
22
Grunge Legend Art Displays
These Kurt Cobain Paintings Will Be Showcased at the Seattle Art Fair
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Eastern European Rebrands
Vladan Pavlovic's Serbian Rebrand Touts Peace, Democracy, and Tolerance
20
Anamorphic Basketball Courts
'Truly's' Colorful Basketball Court Creates an Optical Illusion
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Color Facade Additions
UNStudio's Refinished Urban Block Makes Use of Color and Pattern
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Disguised Musical Artwork
VisualSonic Plays Music from Painting-Like Frames
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Opportunistic Street Art
Tom Bob's Graffiti Makes Use of NYC's Many Different Features
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Computer Glitch-Inspired Textiles
'Data Weave' Prints Abstract Digital Files onto Textiles
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Glow-in-the-Dark Art Figurines
The Art History Heroes Collectibles Now Include da Vinci
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Personalized Art Subscriptions
'Meum' Introduces a Flexible, Customizable Art Subscription Service
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Digitally Crafted Artisan Pottery
Common Works Enables Users to Design Vases with Their Voices
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Tangible 3D Graphs
Coming Soon's 3D Infographics Make Visual Data Tangible
11
Faux Tech Art Tools
Land of Nod's Personal Laptop Chalkboard is a Clever Children's Accessory
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Geometrically Abstract Art Galleries
The Shandong Art Gallery's Facade Has Oblong Cut-Outs
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Anime Architecture Exhibitions
This Art Exhibit Highlights Buildings in Fictional Anime Worlds
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Virtual Painting Exhibitions
Facebook Users May Tune in for a Viewing of Van Gogh's Sunflowers
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Immersive Marble Installations
This COS & Snarkitecture Exhibit Features Thousands of Marbles
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Celebrity Identity Politics Art
Solange Knowles Created Interactive Art for Tate Modern's Website
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Magazine Art Marketplaces
CondeNastStore.com Offers Magazine and Editorial Art for Purchase
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Fractal-Creating Art Apps
'Spirality' Lets Anyone Create Complex, Kaleidoscopic Pieces
3
Artist-Themed Oracle Cards
'Art Oracles' Helps Individuals Overcome Creative Blocks
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Full-Length VR Films
'Miyubi' is an Immersive 40-Minute Virtual Reality Film
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Immersive Film Screenings
Secret Cinema Held a Live, Theatrical Showing of Moulin Rouge
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Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the 'Artycapucines VII'
Lunar Craft Fashion
adidas Lunar New Year 2026 Brings Chinese Craft into Modern Athletic Style
Playful Pop Installations
Takashi Murakami’s Louis Vuitton Octopus Fills the Grand Palais
In-Person Gallery Experiences
Whataburger Museum of Art Brings Fan Creativity to Life at SXSW 2025
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Artist-Centric Networking Events
Adidas x SNIPES Unveil The NYC Superstar & Empower Artists
Glass Cube Furniture
6am Sculpts Murano Glass Stools for Bottega Veneta’s Runway Show
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Seasonal Womenswear Collections
Artless Forever's Fall 25 Collection is Laidback and Timeless
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges
Judy Carter Launches Her Eponymous Artisanal Brand — JUDE
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
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-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
Contemporary Military Fashion Brands
Ukrainian Brand RBTNK Reimagines Accessories as War Artifacts
Urban Deconstructed Fashion
The Louther x Carhartt WIP FW25 Capsule Reimagines Workwear Staples
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
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
Japanese Craft Exhibitions
Hyakkō Exhibition Presents Works by More Than 100 Japanese Makers
Graffiti Clog Collaboration
The Slawn Crocs Classic Clog Injects Urban Art onto Crocs’ Model
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Danish Furniture Design Exhibitions
Stine Mikkelsen Presented the Archetypes Exhibition
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?
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Martial Arts Sneakers
CNCPTS adidas Taekwondo F50 Selene Updates a Taekwondo Shoe
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections
Petra Introduces a New Collection of Hardware for the Home
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
Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Spotlights a Partnership with Art Basel
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Artist-Adorned Contemporary Fashion Capsules
The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons Capsule is Chic
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Demon Slayer Paint kit
Embrace Your Inner Otaku Artist with Anime-Themed DIY Art Kits
Playful Sculptural Collections
Tuleste Factory's Afterglow Series Has Whimsy High-Design Objects
Collectible Design Platforms
The Side Hustle Gallery by Kelly Wearstler Expands Collectible Design
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mural Art Set
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches
Starface & Heaven by Marc Jacobs Launch the Tattoo Compact
Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits
Raul De Lara Designs the Raíces/Roots Exhibition
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Illustrated Streetwear Capsules
Wasted Youth x TAPPEI Introduces New Artwork Across Apparel
Artful Versatile Rug Collections
Nanimarquina Unveiled a Range of Rugs with Various Inspirations
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers
The 3sixteen x Saucony Peregrine 15 'Gesso' Comes in Four Hues
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Japanese Fabrics-Inspired Clothing Lines
Human Assembly Taps Traditionally Woven Japanese Fabrics
Museum-Inspired Art Toys
Met x Kidrobot Dunny Alters Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers into a Figure
Norwegian Design Shows
The Zeitgeist 2.0 Exhibition Explores Everyday Life Through Modern Design
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
South Asian Design Galleries
House of Santal Edition 1 Presents Contemporary Furniture and Craft
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Structured Art Shows
Analia Saban's Flowchart Exhibition Highlights Woven Paint and Carved Pieces
AI-Driven Ceramic Art
Vera Van Der Burg’s Text-To-Clay Project Uses Ai to Generate Ceramic Forms
Creativity Self-Assessments
Crayola Creative Styles Helps People Understand Themselves & Others
Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures
Shiyuan Xu's Art Brings Tradition and Biology Together
3D-Printed Colorful Vessels
Olivier Van Herpt Creates New Machined Vessels with a Painted Look
Universal Language-Celebrating Luxury Campaigns
Bottega Veneta Releases 'Craft is Our Language'
Artful Sculptural Objects
Massproductions x ARKET Launch Sculptural Objects for Everyday Use
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Futuristic Sculptural Footwear
Vans Future Clog Highlights Wearable Art and Dutch Clog Heritage
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
Engaging Paint Kits
Paint Vibe's Paint-by-Numbers Kits are Aesthetic and Relaxing
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
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
Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs
Nathalie Van der Massen and Karen Verlinden Create Folded Echoes
Futuristic Statement Fashion
ADERERROR FW25 the Future is Not Set Unveils Sculptural Volumes
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Textile Pattern Showcasings
The IKEA Museum: Magical Patterns Installation opens in Scotland
Unconventional Design Exhibitions
Meritalia Presents a Striking Exhibition at Design Miami 2024
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
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
Graffiti Collective-Informed Cannabis Packaging
Timeless Taps Graffiti Collective WET PAINT
Indigenous Form Exhibitions
Gabriel Chaile's Exhibition Blends Indigenous Form Protest & Narrative
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
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
Process-Driven Fashion Capsules
Mystephenm Vol. 4.0 Unravel Captures the Process of Becoming
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters
Seán Donnan Illustrates Star Wars Characters in a Japanese Style
Experimental Pottery Vessels
The Gourd Project Reimagines Integrity and Growth in Ceramic Forms
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Painting Display Campaigns
Nothing Interprets Pointillism in Its Artful Nod to Smartphone Displays
Spring-Welcoming Art Installations
DRIFT's Latest Presentation is the Meadow Exhibition
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
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Whimsical Spirit Art Shows
Otani Workshop Anima at Perrotin New York Captures Animism Through Clay
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
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
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
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
Material Curiosity Art Shows
Tuleste Factory Returns to Design Miami with Keep It Curious Showcase
Raw Metal Design Shows
Nick Valentijn Solo Show reveals imperfect beauty in hand-crafted metal
Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
Blooming Clustered Art Forms
The Structural Botany Installation Honors Organic Repetition and Form
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Sculptural Furniture Series
Archetypes by Stine Mikkelsen transforms a seat into a collection
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
Cinematic Painting Series
Cary Kwok Exhibition at Sessions Arts Club Shows 1980s-Inspired Works
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work
Wooden Identity Art Forms
Hugh Hayden's Hughmanity Show Explores Identity Through Wood & Symbolism
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis