2009 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

Nominees

Best Art Direction

Lady Gaga"Paparazzi"

Art Direction by Jason Hamilton

Every opulent detail of a starlet's rise and fall is present in Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" video. Right down to the gold-plated forearm crutches.

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Beyoncé"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"

Art Direction by Jody Asnes

The image of Beyoncé dancing against a pure white background in "Single Ladies" is now iconic thanks to some clever art direction. Now put your hands up!

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Britney Spears"Circus"

Art Direction by Laura Fox

Britney Spears' "Circus" art director went wild decking out the set to look like Britney and crew stepped right out of Ringling Bros. tents.

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Coldplay"Viva La Vida"

Art Direction by Gregory De Maria

The video for this charting-topping single has the band performing in a hazy, deformed version of a painting--now that's directing art!

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Gnarls Barkley"Who's Gonna Save My Soul"

Art Direction by Zach Mathews

Jorma Taccone's heart is ripped out after his girlfriend dumps him in "Who's Gonna Save My Soul." Thanks to some disturbing art direction, you can see it too.

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