This modern art trend report features the top modern art trends in q1 2009. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our art trend database, which now has more than 2021 art trends.
Implications - Consumers' tastes toward modern art reflect their perspectives on the world, the economy and society at large. During 2009, the global recession inspired many artists to channel their angst into apocalyptic or morbid masterpieces; others used visceral body modification and tattoos to make a social statement. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by staying in tune with key societal issues and using these themes as design inspiration.
Top 50 Modern Art Trends in Q1 2009
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3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications
47
Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping
46
3D Illusory Graffiti
Chalk Ice Age Hits Ireland With Incredible Ice Crevasse
45
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
44
Psychedelic Home Exteriors
Graffiti Artists Channel Bad Acid Trips to Attack Scottish Castle
43
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
42
Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
41
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
40
Killer Vampire Photography
Royal Blood by Erwin Olaf
39
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
38
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
37
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
36
Goth Tattoos
Fascinating Body Art Expressing Subculture Beliefs and Lifestyle
35
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
34
Rock and Roll Seating
Designer Antique Chairs With A Majorly Modern Attitude
33
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
32
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
31
Playful Pin-Ups
Fun and Fanciful Retro-Inspired ‘Modern Pin-Up Girls With Animals'
30
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
29
Teen Fantasy Photography
Chrissie White Offers a 16 Year Old's Odd Perspective on Life
28
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
27
Clear-Walled Infinity Pools
Indoor Cantilevered Lap Pool Extends Into the Forest
26
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
25
Quirky Motivational Posters
‘Today I Will Be Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry'
24
Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
23
Hobbit-Style Architecture
Low Impact Woodland Homes Built With Surrounding Nature
22
Rich & Decadent Photography
Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel
21
Bursting High-Speed Photography
The Explosive Air Rifle Images of Alan Sailer
20
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
19
Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
18
Skin Lacing
Dismembered Bodies And Other Surrealist Works From Margot Knight
17
Public Toilet Competitions
America's Best Restroom Awards Recognizes Hip Bathrooms in the US
16
Visceral Shocktography
Chad Ward's Twisted Digital Apocalypse Art
15
Scissor Art
Amazingly Intricate Hand Cut Paper Art by Aoyama Hina
14
Mini Mobile Homes
'252° Living Area' Trailer Has 5 Expanding Rooms and Travels Easily
13
Textured Wall Accents
Depth Charge Your Interior Decor With 3D Wallpaper
12
Checkered Skin
The Designs and Art of Matt Gone Expressed in Tattoos
11
Eco Transformer Architecture
'Bird Island' Prefab Homes For Waterfronts in Kuala Lumpur
10
Floating Signs
Sky Clutter Advertisements That Have No Visible Means of Support
9
Robotic Tattoos
Invading Your Skin With Tattastic Bot Body Art
8
Models Wearing Raw Meat
Clayton Cubitt's ‘Raw Flesh' Series Will Shock Vegans
7
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
6
Biblical Balloon Art Photography
Paul Graves' Modern Twist on ‘The Garden of Eden'
5
Exotic Justoposition
Reversing Colonial Power Thru Photography By Michael Bühler-Rose
4
Spherical Photography Effects
Stellar Fantasy Worlds by Five Different Artists
3
Maintenance-Free Cars
Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Will Last 100 Years Without Gas or Tune-Up
2
LEGO Inauguration Displays
Historical Obama-Inspired Legoland Scene
1
Modern Proverbs
Nikki Farquharson's Updated Mantras for the Contemporary Connected World
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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
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Collage Art Footwear Campaigns
The Merrell 1TRL SS23 Campaign is Titled ‘My Trail’
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
Ten C's Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule Features Bright Colors
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
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
Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Debut an Art Experience in Hong Kong
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
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
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
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
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
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
Alexander Mcqueen Showcases the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
AI Art Exhibitions
The UnReal Exhibition Showcases AI-Handling Talents of 'Prompt Writers'
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
Rick Owens Unveils the LUXOR Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
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
Artistic Ready-to-Wear Fashions
The Latest Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Collaboration is Spotted
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
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
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
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
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
Artificial Artwork Galleries
'Artificial Imagination' Showcases the Capabilities of DALL-E 2
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
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
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
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
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
French Museum-Inspired Graphic Tees
Uniqlo UT Presents the New Writings of the Louvre Series
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections
Sabine Finkenauer Joins Merimekko on a New Capsule
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
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
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
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
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Founder-Inspired Press-On Nails
Glamnetic The Modern Artista Collection Has Six Nail Designs
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
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
Digital Fashion Teasers
Fabricant, the Digital Fashion House, Debuts a Teaser for Its New Line
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
Tactile Gallery Buildings
AMAA Designs the Threshold and Treasure Art Gallery in Italy
Blue Tonal Curated Furniture
The Through and Through Show in Miami Celebrates Blue
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
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
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
Limited Miniature Paintings
Jan Kaláb Releases 'Pocket Paintings' Series for Black Friday 2023
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Revamped Monolithic Galleries
The Revamped National Portrait Gallery Emphasizes Public Space
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
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections
Alper Derinboğaz Uses AI to Create the Neogene Collection
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions
The Art of Richard MacDonald Gallery Presents the RED Collection
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
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
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Striking Wearable Sculpture
Jared Zhang Launches a Wearable Sculpture in No Minimum Online Auction
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions
Avant Arte and James Jean: A Sculptural Collab for Art Enthusiasts
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
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
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
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
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
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
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop