If you are ready to have your mind blown, then pop through this countdown of the top 50 modern art trends in 2009. There are several ways to cut this modern art category, so this is my first round of many.
This visual cornucopia of cool is based on our modern art trend database, which now has more than 1,566 modern art trends. Boooooom.
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Top 50 Kick Ass Modern Art Trends in 2009
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Magical Photography
Lado Alexi's Skilled and Fascinating Photo Manipulation
49
5,000 KM Beard Growth
Christoph Rehage Grows ‘Mighty Long Beard' on Trek Across China
48
3D Floor Murals
10 Incredible Optical Illusion Designs to Floor Your Friends
47
Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
46
Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping
45
Exotic Tattoos
Inked Dedications to Wild Animals for Extreme Nature Lovers
44
Elegant Tattoography
Brian Cummings' ‘Bodies of Work' is Breathtaking
43
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
42
Funny Photo Manipulations
Bizarre Hybrid Animal Images by HumanDescent
41
3D Garbage Portraits
Bernard Pras Makes Art from the Most Random Found Objects
40
Implausibly Photoshopped Photos
Jan Oliehoek Makes the Impossible Look Realistic
39
Hot Pothole Photography
Claudia Ficca & Davide Luciano Glorify Weathered Roads
38
Cheerleader Photodocumentaries
Life Magazine Photographer Studies Cutest Cheerleaders
37
Quirky Summer Photography
Juliana Beasley Captures Reptilian Skin in ‘City Heat'
36
Immoral Artography
A Modern Take on the Seven Sins by Anne Smolders
35
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
34
Gothic Wedding Bouquets
Black Roses and Calla Lilies for Tradition-Defying Brides
33
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
32
Surreal Fairytale Photography
Flux Fotography's 'Alice in Wonderland' Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
31
Surreal Photo Manipulation
Josh Sommers' Awesome Digital Artwork
30
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
29
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
28
Rear Projection Poses
‘Vilena-Style' Modeling Goes Viral in Russia
27
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
26
Romantic Fashion Illustrations
Delicate Artwork Inspired by Contemporary Designers and Pop Icons
25
Surreal Sensual Photography
Rankin Captures Beauty in Kaleidoscopic Girls & Luscious Lips
24
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
23
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
22
Awareness Shocktography
Nils Vilnis' Domestic Violence Set for Amnesty International
21
Gloomy Fashion Illustrations
Cassandra Rhodin's Watercolors Mix 1920s Style and Sadness
20
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
19
Glass-Walled Homes
Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views
18
Playful Pin-Ups
Fun and Fanciful Retro-Inspired ‘Modern Pin-Up Girls With Animals'
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Contemporary Kids' Rooms
Tantrum-Tenderizing Room Themes From Tots to Teens
16
Twisted Disney Photography
Chenman's Mickey Mouse Ear Fascination is Haunting but Hot
15
Skinny Badass Motorbikes
'Swordfish' is from Mars, 'Stalker' is from Venus
14
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
13
Reality Shocktography
10 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped
12
Hallucinogenic Paintings
The Psychedelic Vision of Alex Grey
11
Eye-Popping Photography
Benedict Campbell's Vibrant Take on Models & Objects
10
Stunning Surreal Photography
Rankin's Iconic Images Are Slightly Off the Wall
9
Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
8
Psychedelic Floral Illustrations
Nadia Flower's Exquisite Artwork is An Explosion of Color
7
Striking Fashiontography
Francis Hills Has Taken the Photography Scene by Storm
6
Fake X-Ray Photography
Koen Hauser Mixes Real Models With Fake Organs
5
Perversely Pretty Photography
Sarah Sitkin's 'Morbid Sense of Humor' Exhibits Just That
4
Body Fluids, Hurting Yourself & Murder
The Eccentric Photography of Christophe Gilbert (II)
3
Bursting High-Speed Photography
The Explosive Air Rifle Images of Alan Sailer
2
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
1
Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
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Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Music AI-Generated Visual Art
Modem Joins Teenage Engineering and Bureau Cool on an Art Project
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Abstract Toronto Home Shows
Elte Fine Art is a New Bi-annual Exhibition Series
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Hokusai-Inspired Collaborative Boots
Dr. Martens Drops its New Capsule Honoring Katsushika Hokusai
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
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
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Luxury Pumpkin Graphic Collections
Louis Vuitton Unveils New Collection with Yayoi Kusama
Futuristic Rave-Ready Glasses
AMBUSH Launches a Collection of Alien Sunglasses for Rave-Goers
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
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
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Punk-Informed Streetwear Capsules
MARKET and My Chemical Romance Join Forces on a Collection
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
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
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Artistic Ready-to-Wear Fashions
The Latest Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Collaboration is Spotted
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
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
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Manga-Style Exhibitions
Hisashi Eguchi Debuts First-Ever Solo Exhibition NO MANNER
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands
The Cheap Monday Relaunch Retains Its Punk Aesthetics
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
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
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Artful Multifunctional AC Systems
LG Electronics Launches the ARTCOOL Gallery Air Conditioner
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
Jacket-Honoring Anniversary Books
Baracuta Honors its Iconic Jacket in the G9 Anniversary Book
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Artist-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Swatch Presents the JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Collection
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
Digitalization-Inspired Fashion Shows
KWK by Kay Kwok Debuts Its Autumn/Winter 2023 Collection
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
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Anniversary-Honoring Spring Eyewear
Ace & Tate Unveils its New Range of Sunglasses for SS23
Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows
Misha Kahn Unveils the Staged Show in Friedman Benda Los Angeles
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Artful Air Conditioners
The LG ARTCOOL Gallery Air Conditioner Will Be Unveiled at CES 2023
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Founder-Inspired Press-On Nails
Glamnetic The Modern Artista Collection Has Six Nail Designs
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Tactile Gallery Buildings
AMAA Designs the Threshold and Treasure Art Gallery in Italy
Artfully Vibrant Basketball Jerseys
KAWS Gives the Brooklyn Nets a New Uniform Update
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
Sketch to Logo Uses AI To Bring Your Vision to Life
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Contrasting Artful Furniture Collections
NM3 Designs Fluro Furniture with a Bright Tonal Palette
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
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
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Organically Fluid Lighting Collections
Nahtrang Designs the Pop Collection for Rakumba
Edgy 90s-Style False Lashes
The Kiss Lash Couture Rebel Collection Includes Six Styles
Mouth-Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Studio Thier & van Daalen Design the GRID Pendant Lights
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
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
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Colorful Contemporary Pendant Lights
TAF Studio Unveils the Kori Collection Designed for Artek
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
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware
CUSTHOM Joins Jonathan Lawe on the Cut + Paste Collection
Modern Ceiling Lights Collections
Kichler Releases Its New Interior Ceiling Lights Collection
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions
nendo sees Kyoto Displays Artful Pieces of Japanese Craft
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Transparent AI Tools
Kin.art Launches a Free Tool to Prevent AI Models from Training on Artwork
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Expert-Approved Book Lists
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Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
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
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Vibrant Dynamic Fastasia Designs
Front Designs a Set of Magical Conceptual Forms for Moooi
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
Reinterpreted Contemporary Designs
Kiko Kostadinov Interprets Kazuhide Takahama's Naeko Colelction