Smashing Magazine's May 2026 wallpaper collection is live. The series, running for 15 years, pulls free contributions from designers worldwide, each working without editorial direction on theme or concept. Every piece ships in resolutions from 640x480 up to 3840x2160, with and without a calendar overlay.
The standout so far is 'Happily Invisible Online' by Ricardo Gimenes of Spain, a title that does real conceptual work before you even see the image. Artists retain full creative control, which is why the range of themes across the collection is worth browsing in full, not just downloading the first preview you land on.
The collection is free to download directly from Smashing Magazine. If you want to submit work for a future month, the contribution page is open. The full post includes clickable previews of every wallpaper and the complete resolution list for each entry.
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