From Bob Ross to a Monet Haystack, This Year's Best Art-Related Halloween Costumes

Costumes inspired by Marina Abramovic, Sarah Lucas, and Louise Bourgeois (photo via @julia_geerlings/Instagram)

Happy day after Halloween! While it may seem like nearly everyone was dressed up as a character from Stranger Things at some point this past weekend, many people drew inspiration from art — even if such costumes don’t make the most spooktacular disguises.

This year, of course, had its fair share of individuals dressed as Andy Warhol, Edward Munch’s “The Scream,” or with faces painted with Roy Lichtenstein’s dots. But we also spotted some unique and smart costumes that impressed, from a Claude Monet haystack to a Louise Bourgeois with phallic sculpture in hand. And Bob Ross was an extremely popular choice, perhaps thanks to his show’s appearance on Netflix.

Below are some of costumes that caught our eye; may they serve to inspire you next year.

Happy Halloween from the Chrysler Museum! ? ??For #HalloweentheChryslerWay Director of Visitor Services Colleen Higgenbotham dressed as one of Claude Monet’s Haystacks. ?? “Haystacks, Late Summer” (center) is on loan to the Chrysler Museum from the @museeorsay through January 8. #HalloweentheChryslerWay #ChryslerGalleryHosts #Halloween2016

A photo posted by Chrysler Museum of Art (@chryslermuseum) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:48am PDT

the year is 1970. the scene, the Great Salt Lake. Artist Robert Smithson with the help of Robert “Bob” Phillips and team distributes nearly 7,000 tons of rock and earth to form Spiral Jetty. a temporal meditation on existence and a hard-to -recognize Halloween costume. ?: @thejass + @jenniferjass thank you for being freaky @momaps1

A video posted by Sam Valenti IV (@sv4) on Oct 30, 2016 at 12:52pm PDT

Incredible costume by @seemaybe inspired by the countless hours she spent volunteering for Fly by Night #flybynight

A photo posted by Duke Riley Studio (@dukerileystudio) on Oct 31, 2016 at 12:37pm PDT

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?Have a #WomanArtist-inspired #Halloween costume? Share your pics and tag @womeninthearts. Our assistant to the director found his inspiration in #KikiKogelnik’s “Superwoman.” #HappyHalloweeen!

A photo posted by NMWA (@womeninthearts) on Oct 31, 2016 at 4:34pm PDT

Bringing @tomotterness’ #MTAArts project “Life Underground” at 14th Street/Eighth Avenue to life. #NYCHalloween #TomOtterness #subwayart #lifeunderground ?#JaneDickson

A photo posted by MTA Arts & Design (@mtaartsdesign) on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:04am PDT

People being my work for Halloween! #oyyo #deborahkass #lisakimlisakim #kasmingallery #brandnewgallery #vincent_fremont

A photo posted by Deborah Kass (@debkass) on Oct 31, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT

Golden toilet seat ?

A photo posted by AndreaKarina (@andreaburgue) on Oct 30, 2016 at 8:44am PDT

Loise Bourgeois is present

A photo posted by ISCP (@iscp_nyc) on Oct 31, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT

You know your a #museumgeek when you decide to dress up as your museum’s upcoming special exhibition for #Halloween! Here is a snapshot of #dorissalcedo & #aflordepiel from our office party… Thanks to @adamsherky for being a good sport! #museummonday #museumselfie #museumworkers #halloweencostume #instamuseum #museumgram #performanceart

A photo posted by R. Leopoldina Torres (@rlttravels) on Oct 31, 2016 at 1:20pm PDT

Happy Halloween from the O! Our staff is having some fun dressing up as the art from our /’pāpər/ exhibition today! This exhibition is #onviewnow until Sunday, so make sure to drop by the O to check it out before it’s gone!

A photo posted by Ogden Museum of Southern Art (@ogdenmuseum) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:56am PDT

“Anna as Heidi” by my fellow #mississippidelta native, Maude Schuyler Clay. #ogdenmuseum #halloween #whenyouworkatamuseum

A photo posted by Amelia (@nolamelia) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:40am PDT

Brittney or “Red Sunday Morning” by Michael Goldberg? Look for the ? on her dress and in the painting. See them? ?? #HalloweentheChryslerWay #ChryslerGalleryHosts #Halloween2016 #SundayMorning

A photo posted by Chrysler Museum of Art (@chryslermuseum) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:58am PDT

Just a man and his canvas #bobross

A photo posted by Joey Briner (@joeybriner6) on Oct 31, 2016 at 9:21pm PDT

My turn to get my halloween on! @susanals @bobross_thejoyofpainting @bob_ross_ @bobross_memes #BobRoss #painting #happyhalloween #halloween #specialfxmakeup #makeupartist #susyynigo

A photo posted by susyynigo (@susyynigo_makeup_artist) on Oct 31, 2016 at 9:14pm PDT

What my tuition is paying for me to do . . #bobross #halloween #costume #artistsoninstagram

A photo posted by Allie Lown (@shmii_house) on Oct 31, 2016 at 9:16pm PDT