It's a new way for contemporary artists to show their work at a large scale using custom printed wallpaper. One of the main reasons for this development is the affordability of a one-off custom print. From exhibitions in private galleries to local art centres and museums, large format prints on wallpaper material can now be seen in a new light - as another way to express the artist's concept. Have a look at these examples:

 

Art work by Rainbow Chan at Cement Fondu, Paddington

Art work by Zanny Begg, "Behive" at UNSW Galleries, Sydney

 

Art work by Andrew Christie, installed at Campbelltown Arts Centre 

 

Art work by Wolfgang Stehle, Munich/Germany

 

Art work by Alex Lehours at The Galleries, Sydney CBD

 

Art work by Louisa Afoa at Cement Fondu, Paddington

 

Art work by  Adham Faramawy at Cement Fondu Gallery, Paddington NSW

 

Custom Printed Wallpaper Mural at Cement Fondu Gallery, Paddington NSW

 

Installation view of "Rip It Up and Start Again" at Artists Space, New York
Panoramic view of William S. Burroughs' bedroom in "the Bunker" at 222 Bowery, New York City (2010)
Photo by Daniel PérezAdditional info here as well.