From the hottest tattoos to awkward family photos, the first half of 2009 has seen a plethora of unique modern art. Perhaps it's all driven by times of chaos sparking our attention towards the creative arts... Regardless of the drive, I love modern art, and this list is captivating.
Make sure to check out our art trend database, which now has more than 2,165 art trends.
Implications - The featured articles will surely pique your interest, especially if you have a fascination with bold colors, 3D floor murals, wild fashions or webbed tattoos. It's probable that these modern art trends within the first half of 2009 will blow your mind.
Top 50 Modern Art Trends in H1 2009
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Inked Mythological Power Symbols
Rising Phoenix Tattoos as Statements of Rebirth
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Lyrical Tattoos
Permanent Skin Art Inspired by Musicians (UPDATE)
46
5,000 KM Beard Growth
Christoph Rehage Grows ‘Mighty Long Beard' on Trek Across China
45
3D Floor Murals
10 Incredible Optical Illusion Designs to Floor Your Friends
44
3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications
43
Body Mod Addictions
Pauly Unstoppable is the World's Most Modified Man
42
Magical Body Painting
Makeup Artist Danielle Fonseca's Illusion Transformations
41
Incarcerated Art
Permanent Tattoo Mugshots Prove Identification Isn't Always Tricky
40
Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
39
Underwater Fairytale Photography
Little Girl Mermaid Imagery by Elena Kalis
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Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping
37
Exotic Tattoos
Inked Dedications to Wild Animals for Extreme Nature Lovers
36
Indie Youth Photography
Anna Morosini Captures Minimalist Muses in Their 20s
35
3D Illusory Graffiti
Chalk Ice Age Hits Ireland With Incredible Ice Crevasse
34
Kaleidoscope Kissers
Glittery Mouthpieces By Ralf Pulmann Bring Back Neon Lips
33
Elegant Tattoography
Brian Cummings' ‘Bodies of Work' is Breathtaking
32
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
31
Webbed Toettoos
Silly Syndactylism Body Ink and Other Unique Foot Ink
30
Psychedelic Home Exteriors
Graffiti Artists Channel Bad Acid Trips to Attack Scottish Castle
29
Re-Animated Artistry
Re-Illustrating Cartoons, from the Simpsons to Super Mario
28
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
27
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
26
Bikini Camo
ScarArt Tattoos Help Beach Body Blues for Women With Scars
25
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
24
Killer Vampire Photography
Royal Blood by Erwin Olaf
23
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
22
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
21
Awkward Family Photos
AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com Posts Blush-Worthy Moments
20
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
19
Rear Projection Poses
‘Vilena-Style' Modeling Goes Viral in Russia
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Top 50 Furniture Trends in Q1 2009
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Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
16
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
15
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
14
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
13
Glass-Walled Homes
Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views
12
Racy Underwater Photos
Valerie Morignat Photographs Some Hot Water Shots
11
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
10
Sexy Geek Chic
Miika Saksi is a Multi-Talented Creative
9
Skinny Badass Motorbikes
'Swordfish' is from Mars, 'Stalker' is from Venus
8
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
7
‘The Simpsons' Street Art
Rebellious Cartooned Graffiti That Would Make Bart Proud
6
Reality Shocktography
10 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped
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Comparative Valentine's Day Cards
Personalized ‘I Love You More Than' Cards
4
Quirky Motivational Posters
‘Today I Will Be Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry'
3
Guerrilla Adbusting
Street Artists FTW-Crew Add Photoshop Toolbox to Subway Ads
2
Rich & Decadent Photography
Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel
1
Human Oddity Paintings
The Sketchbook Of Travis Louie Showcases Peculiar Portraits
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Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Asian Culture-Inspired Fashion Lines
Asai's Fall/Winter 2023 Debuted During London Fashion Week
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions
YOSHIROTTEN Unveils Large-Scale Installation 'SUN' Art Exhibition
Collage Art Footwear Campaigns
The Merrell 1TRL SS23 Campaign is Titled ‘My Trail’
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
Maison Margiela's Fall 2023 Show is Edgy Yet Soft
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Modern Paint Colorways
Sherwin-Williams Debuts Anthology: Volume One for Colormix® Forecast 2024
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Debut an Art Experience in Hong Kong
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs
The Aesthetic of Hogai’s Mirrors is Eye-Catching
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
ALYX and END. Debut the Neon Capsule at Milan Fashion Week
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Colorful Standing Statement Mirrors
Hogai Presents a New Range of Vibrant Statement Mirrors
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
AI-Generated Art Galleries
Amsterdam’s New Art Gallery Displays Artwork Made by AI
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Digital Art-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot and Takashi Marakami Join Forces on a Capsule of Watches
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Painterly Air Purifiers
Airmega 250 ART x Hailyhills Purifiers Clean Homes in an Artful Way
Artistic Ready-to-Wear Fashions
The Latest Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Collaboration is Spotted
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Artwork-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The MoMA x Swatch Collection Showcases Classic Artwork
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Manga-Style Exhibitions
Hisashi Eguchi Debuts First-Ever Solo Exhibition NO MANNER
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections
USPS Announces Unique Stamps Celebrating Skateboard Culture
Deconstructed Collabroative Shoes
Gallery Dept. Joins Vans on a Collaborative OG Old School LX
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
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
Artist-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Swatch Presents the JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman
Leah Ring Transforms a New Craftsman House with Bright Hues
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Abstract Artful Spring Streetwear
Hyo Isak Presents its New Range of Apparel for the SS23 Season
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Painter-Honoring Apparel Collections
JW Anderson Debuts a Collection Honoring Rembrandt
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs
Moooi Carpets Made Rugs Based on Art by Eight-Year-Old Alf Bärbel Wit
Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
Founder-Inspired Press-On Nails
Glamnetic The Modern Artista Collection Has Six Nail Designs
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Collaborative Artful Patterned Lamps
Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa Design Five New PH Lamps
Contemporary Modern Artful Homes
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTA Designs the Art Gallery House
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections
Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Art-Inspired NFT Shirts
Prada Delivers an Art-Themed Shirt for its 'Timecapsule NFT Collection'
Pop Art Stamp Collections
The U.S. Postal Service Roy Lichtenstein Stamps Come in Five Styles
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
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
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
Centurion-Honoring Artful Collections
The Disney100 x H&M Capsule is Designed by Trevor Andrew
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork
Kayla Rumpp's Art is Seen as Both Painting and Sculptural
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
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
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Striking Wearable Sculpture
Jared Zhang Launches a Wearable Sculpture in No Minimum Online Auction
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion
Universal Works Presents the ACT II Collection for FW23
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
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Regional Art Debuts
Takashi Murakami Presents at a New Gallery in the UAE
Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms
The 'Cohart' Platform Supports Modern Art Buyers and Sellers
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Artist-Themed Apparel Collections
Buttercloth Launches a Collection with the Van Gogh Museum
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Collaboration Floral Artwork Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Watches are Playful
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries
Forma Presents the The Room I Walk the Line Exhibition
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami