In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a parking garage turns into a giant gumball machine. A hyena bursts off the wall at Festival Puteaux. In Cherbourg, a squirrel reaches for an acorn through broken concrete. A drain cover becomes the back of an alligator, and a cement mixer rolls by painted as a matryoshka doll. Obelix smashes a crosswalk in France, an owl appears next to a flower in Lyon, and Wile E. Coyote is carved into sand.

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1. Emoji Gumball Machine — Leon Keer in Fayetteville, Arkansas

A large-scale mural painted on a parking garage, showing a vending machine filled with colorful emoji faces. The adjacent wall is transformed into stacked cardboard boxes, creating a full trompe-l’oeil effect.

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2. Hyena Wall — SCAF at Festival Puteaux, France

A photorealistic mural of a hyena bursting out of a wooden frame, mouth wide open in mid-laugh. Painted with three-dimensional perspective, the artwork interacts with its surroundings and gives the illusion of movement. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!

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3. Squirrel and Acorn — Blesea in Cherbourg, France

A playful mural of a squirrel breaking through a concrete wall, reaching toward an oversized acorn held by a passerby. The scene blends painted elements with real-world interaction.

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4. Sidewalk Alligator — David Zinn

A chalk drawing of a purple alligator with large green eyes, cleverly integrated into a street drain cover that forms its back. A temporary but striking example of urban playfulness. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)

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5. Matryoshka Cement Mixer

A cement mixer transformed into a rolling Russian doll, painted with floral designs and a stylized female figure. The industrial vehicle becomes a piece of folk-inspired art on wheels.

More about it and photos here!: Rolling Art: Cement Trucks Turned into Giant Matryoshka Dolls

6. Obelix Road Crossing — OakOak in France

A creative street marking intervention featuring Obelix from Asterix and Obelix. The cartoon character appears to punch a painted crosswalk line, turning traffic markings into part of the comic world. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)

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7. Owl and Poppy — CAL in Lyon, France

A small cartoon owl painted into a crack in a wall, peeking out next to a real red poppy flower. The piece fuses natural growth with simple line art for a delicate result. More by CAL: Street Art by CAL in Lyon, France (4 photos)

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8. Wile E. Coyote Sand Sculpture — PUFFERFISH

A sand sculpture on a beach depicting Wile E. Coyote in a flattened pose, integrated into the natural surface. The carved lines and shadows create the illusion of depth and character.

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Playing With Statues (26 photos)

Ever looked at a statue and thought, “What would happen if we made this masterpiece a little… mischievous?”

You’re not alone! Every day, people worldwide are adding a twist to statues, bringing them into the world of “dudeism.” Imagine classic sculptures sporting sunglasses or historic figures wielding quirky accessories.

It’s not just about fun; these makeovers invite us to reimagine public spaces and remind us that art doesn’t have to be serious. Dive in, laugh, and let these clever creations inspire!

More: 9 Hilarious Gargoyle Statues: Medieval Humor!

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Classical statue holding a basket.

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Man interacts with “Counterpoint” sculpture in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Spider-Man posed with the Jorge Matute Remus statue in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Woman leans in to “kiss” a statue at Love Land Sculpture Park in South Korea.

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A visitor interacts with a giant face sculpture in Davis, California.

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A person humorously “falls” at the foot of the Ronald Reagan statue in Budapest, Hungary.

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In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson statues seem to take a modern “selfie.”

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Giant Pigeon in Bracknell, UK.

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This sculpture is titled “La Espera” (“The Wait”) and is located on the promenade in Torrevieja, Spain. The piece symbolizes the wives, mothers, and daughters of fishermen who would wait by the shore for their loved ones to return from the sea.

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