The year 2020 has been eventful. With the amount of distressing news, it is hard to imagine that something positive and great happens this year. This year was very progressive when it came to art. If you are looking for art installation ideas for the year 2021. Then you have come to the right place. Here, some of the best work of the previous year has been mentioned. You can take a look at them and feel inspired to create an idea that is unique to the year 2021.
1. DESERT X ALULA
The public exhibition happens to be the first of its kind to held in Saudi Arabia. So, there is still an opportunity to make something that is still unique. It features an interactive installation by 14 artists. So, you can see that there is an option to collaborate with other artists if you feel stuck with your art. It speaks on historical context, environmental conditions, and the surrounding communities of the ancient oasis.
2. MOVING DUNES
Each year the musée des beaux-arts of Montreal (Montreal museum of fine arts; MBAM) for ephemeral installation calls for proposal on the avenue de musée. A Canadian design firm that goes by the name NÓS was the winner last year. They are the people behind moving dunes. You can learn a lot from it and gain art ideas for your own.
3. ETHEREA
This one is created by Edoardo Tresoldi. You can learn a lot from this artist. The installation is made with wire mesh originally conceived for Coachella. Wire mesh is really in this year as well. So, look for art inspiration that you can do with wire mesh. It has taken its inspiration from neoclassical architecture and baroque. Go through neoclassical design to get an idea to pop up in your head.
4. L’ARC MAJEUR
This one is created by Bernar Venet. It can be seen along the highway in Belgium. If you are stuck with where you put your piece, then you can try the highway. He is not known for exhibiting art as a challenge to technology. If you are stuck with your artwork and do not know which way to go, then try his method.
5. BOSPOLDER FOX
This one is so easy and lovable; you might be thinking why you didn’t come up with it. Well, now you can. You can recreate Florentijn Hofman’s art installation with another animal. You can even go for the internet’s favorite dog or cat.
6. KINTSUGI COURT
It is to show that basketball happens to be a platform for healing and unification. According to the artist, Victor Solomon said that he explored the role of sport as a platform of unification that can inspire healing. You can learn a lot from this art and artist. Reflecting pain in your work is quite easy. As no one else is sharing your pain and suffering, the artwork will be unique and fresh.
7. OUR GLACIAL PERSPECTIVES
This one is created by Olafur Eliasson. If you are in need of art installation ideas for the year 2021, then you can turn to this artist for inspiration. It happens to be permanent public artwork. There are two types of installations one is temporary and another one is permanent. So, before you think of an idea consider you want to make a temporary or a permanent artwork installation.
8. VÅRBERG GIANTS
This art was done by Xavier Veilhan and his longtime collaborator who happens to be a Scenographer as well, Alexis Bertrand. Here again, you can see the importance of having a collaborator or two. Even though you might have an idea in mind but cannot turn it into a reality because of imperfect execution. This is where the help of a collaborator will come in handy.
9. FRENCH EXIT
In this artwork, you will see that dried grass has been suspended from the ceiling. The entire ceiling is covered by it. If the dried grass wouldn’t have been there, then the room would be empty. This one can be considered for art installation ideas for 2021.
10. TOGETHER APART
This one is also made up of mesh fabric. They are bright orange in color. It consists of around 400 mesh-coated fabric ribbons. Again, you can see the importance of picking the material for your art. Before you decide on an idea, do ensure to take into consideration the type of material that will be used to create the artwork.
There you have it, these were some of the best art installations of the previous year. Draw your inspiration from them, use the same materials as they are still popular and create an art installation that is new and unique. If you use these installations to draw inspiration from them, then a new idea will pop into your head in no time.
