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16 Stunning Bird-Inspired Street Art Murals from Around the World
Content warning: Bird-themed street art (collection cover) Get ready to take flight as we embark on a journey to explore bird-inspired street art from around the world! In today’s blog post, we’ll showcase the beauty of our feathered friends, as seen through the creative
Get ready to take flight as we embark on a journey to explore bird-inspired street art from around the world!
In today’s blog post, we’ll showcase the beauty of our feathered friends, as seen through the creative lens of talented street artists. So, spread your wings and join us as we soar through the skies, celebrating the artful harmony between nature and urban landscapes!
The Symbolism of Birds in Street Art
Birds have long been a favorite subject for street artists. Representing freedom, hope, and transformation, these avian creatures have been integrated into street art to convey messages of change, resilience, and the interaction between nature and society.
A Global Phenomenon: Bird Murals from Around the World
From towering murals to delicate stencils, bird-inspired street art graces cities worldwide. Some remarkable examples include the colorful parrots of São Paulo, Brazil, the stunning swans of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and the hummingbirds of Bogotá, Colombia. These artistic homages to our feathered friends not only give beauty and inspiration to urban spaces but also ask us to safeguard and preserve our planet’s biodiversity.
Talented Artists Who’ve Taken Flight
A flock of talented street artists has embraced the theme of birds. Among them are ROA, a Belgian artist known for his monochromatic, larger depictions of birds and other wildlife; L7m, a Brazilian artist who merges abstract and realistic elements in his colorful bird murals; and the UK-based Curtis Hylton, who uses his art to remind people of the beauty and of nature.
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And there you have it – a celebration of the awe-inspiring beauty of bird-inspired street art from around the world! We hope this visual journey has left you with a newfound appreciation for both the artistic talent and the natural wonders that these magnificent creatures represent.
Don’t forget to share your favorite bird-inspired street art finds in the comments below, and keep your eyes peeled for more avian masterpieces in your own urban adventures!
Which piece of street art is your favorite?
Street Art Bird by DAN23 in Strasbourg, France
Street Artist DAN23
By DAN23 in Strasbourg, France.More: 16 Stunning Bird-Inspired Street Art Murals from Around the World
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Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)
Content warning: Fabián Bravo Guerrero, known artistically as KATO, is a gifted street artist and muralist. His work often features themes of nature, childhood, and vibrant local culture, with each piece rich in color and emotion, drawing onlookers into a vividly painted
Fabián Bravo Guerrero, known artistically as KATO, is a gifted street artist and muralist. His work often features themes of nature, childhood, and vibrant local culture, with each piece rich in color and emotion, drawing onlookers into a vividly painted world.
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In Fuengirola, Spain for Fuengirola.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: This captivating mural transports us to a magical world where a girl, wrapped in an almost nocturnal sunset, holds a starfish that illuminates with its glow. The message conveyed is: even in the darkest moments, there is always a light that guides the path to our dreams
More photos here.
“Drops of life” in Ronda, Spain for Ayuntamiento Ronda Cultura.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: I want to remember the importance of being in contact with nature and taking care of it, the scarcity of water, how important and vital it is. This mural is part of the new Ronda City Council project for the Las Sindicales neighborhood, where new green areas full of flowers and trees, playgrounds with swings and more benches will be created for residents.
More photos here.
“Innocence in Bloom” in Ronda, Spain for Ayuntamiento Ronda Cultura.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: The image of this mural conveys a message of hope and optimism. The girl looking at the flowers shows that despite the challenges and difficulties we face in life, there is always something beautiful and positive that can inspire and motivate us to keep moving forward. The flowers in the mural symbolize the natural beauty that exists in the world and the need to protect and preserve it. The girl, with her innocent and curious gaze, represents the purity and simplicity of childhood, and the importance of protecting and caring for the future of children and the planet.
More photos here.
“Garden Swallow” in Ronda, Andalucia. Spain.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: The “Garden Swallow” mural is a beautiful work of art that conveys a very profound message about the connection between nature and humans. In the mural, a child surrounded by pots of flowers holds a swallow in his hand, and both look at each other with deep tenderness.
The image of the mural represents the harmony that exists between human beings and nature, in this case, between the child and the swallow. The presence of the swallow in the child’s garden also conveys a message about the importance of these animals in controlling mosquito and other insect pests, and the need to protect their nests and habitat.
In addition, the mural also reflects the symbolism that swallows have in popular culture, especially in Andalusian patios, where they are considered a symbol of eternal love and respect for the couple. The image of the child with the swallow transmits a message of love and respect towards nature and the living beings that inhabit it.
“Raices” in Algeciras, Spain for Asociación RecreArte.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: In this beautiful mural titled ‘Raíces’, the eternal legacy of Andalusian flamenco that transcends generations is represented. In the center of the composition, a girl with a deep look and full of passion, hugs her guitar with devotion and dedication. Her fingers, Like dancing petals, they caress the strings, releasing melodies impregnated with sentiment and ancestral experience.
Around her, exquisitely displayed pink flowers intertwine with the air, symbolizing the beauty and delicacy of flamenco. These flowers, as symbols of the Andalusian land, are a tribute to the flamenco artists born in Algeciras, who, with their talent and passion, have left an indelible mark on the art world.
The ‘Raíces’ mural captures the very essence of flamenco, that magical connection that is transmitted from generation to generation, like an ancestral whisper that resonates in every chord and every beat. It is a tribute to the strength and power of music, capable of moving us and transporting us to deep places of the soul, reminding us of our roots and our cultural identity.
May this work endure over time as a living symbol of the greatness and passion of Andalusian flamenco, and as a tribute to those artists who have left an indelible legacy in Algeciras and in the world of flamenco art.
“Swallows” in Casablanca, Morocco for Casamouja.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: Swallows represent respect, love and fidelity, they are migratory birds, which usually migrate to Africa, that’s why I chose to paint them here in Casablanca, the almond flowers, makes the swallows stand out more.
I decided to paint the background with Arab tiles, and turquoise, white and reddish color’s, in tribute to the “Hassan II Mosque” (the second largest in the world) that was near the mural.
“Fragile Balance” in Estepona, Spain.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: According to data from the Specialized System for Reporting Cases of School Violence (Siseve) from the Ministry of Education, a total of 20,604 bullying reports were recorded nationwide between 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 alone.
This is what the mural is about.
In it, we see a teenage girl climbing a staircase toward the moon, which shines brightly and illuminates the entire scene.
The moon represents everything the girl has dreamed of.
She wants to reach it—like we all do—but she’s carrying a heavy backpack: filled with insults, rejection, fear, loneliness…
And how will her story end?
On one hand, the girl might reach her goals thanks to the help she receives after her bullying case becomes known.
On the other hand, she might not make it. The weight of her backpack is so heavy that it throws off her balance, and she can’t reach her destination.
With this, I aim to reflect the internal struggle faced by those experiencing bullying, highlighting the importance of offering support—before the weight becomes too much to bear.
Which one is your favorite?
5 Photos of “La mágia de los sueños” – Mural by Fabián Bravo Guerrero in Fuengirola, Spain
Street Artist Fabián Bravo Guerrero
By Kato Art in Fuengirola, Spain for Fuengirola.Kato Art: This captivating mural transports us to a magical world where a girl, wrapped in an almost nocturnal sunset, holds a starfish that illuminates with its glow. The message conveyed is: even in the darkest moments, there is always a light that guides the path to our dreams.
More: 6 Enchanting Murals By KATO
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Content warning: Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.
About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.
More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.
More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.
More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.
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More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?
“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
Installation artist Daniel Popper
By Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, USA.Daniel Popper: “UMI” – Meaning Life in Swahili and Mother in Arabic. 1 of 5 new works from the Human+Nature exhibition opening today at the The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Surrounding the base of the Earth Mother we have planted Virginia Creepers. I am looking forward to watching them grow and the artwork evolve over time in this beautiful space. Made from steel & GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), 20ft tall. The pieces will on display for 1 year. May you all enjoy interacting with her as much as we enjoyed creating her.
Daniel Popper - Renowned Sculptor and Artist
Discover the awe-inspiring work of Daniel Popper, a globally acclaimed sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations and immersive experiences.richedevine (Daniel Popper)
How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade (8 Photos)
Content warning: In Trindade, Brazil, artist Fábio Gomes creates beautiful murals that inspire people all over the world. He mixes his detailed portraits with real trees, making his art feel alive and connected to nature. Fábio says his experience as a construction worker
In Trindade, Brazil, artist Fábio Gomes creates beautiful murals that inspire people all over the world.
He mixes his detailed portraits with real trees, making his art feel alive and connected to nature. Fábio says his experience as a construction worker helped him learn how to get proportions just right, which lets him match his paintings perfectly with the surroundings.
Being a street artist in Brazil isn’t easy, with high costs and little support, but Fabio’s art is now famous worldwide. For more by him follow his Instagram!
More Street Art like this: When Street Art meets Nature (37 photo collection)
“Although I don’t consider myself a Black activist, I always wanted to portray Black women with their natural beauty in a majestic way. The beauty of Black women always enchanted me, and I work hard to pay a beautiful homage to all Black women,” – Fábio Gomes Trindade
“Being a construction worker helped me to increase my sense of proportion. I used to show my art to my colleague, and they always said ‘Hey Fabio, go for it. You are a natural-born artist.’” – Fábio Gomes Trindade
“Being an artist in Brazil is not easy, and it is even harder for street artists. We don’t have support from investors, and it is not cheap to buy materials to perform those artworks. But I’m confident that my art is going please many people around the world.” – Fábio Gomes Trindade
“I am really happy and surprised about the positive reactions to my artwork. This inspires me to keep doing what I love to do and making a living off it,” – Fábio Gomes Trindade
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
What do you think about street art like this? Would you like to have murals like these where you live?
When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.
In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, while in Poland, Natalia Rak painted a girl appearing to water a living tree.These works show how street art and nature can come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.
More: 18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns
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By El Decertor – In Imbabura, Ecuador (2 photos)2
Flower Power by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brasil (3 artworks)Raising Awareness: Street Art as a Conservation Tool
Nature-inspired street art can be a powerful means of drawing attention to endangered species and emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats. By using their talents, street artists can become advocates for environmental conservation and ignite conversations about our shared responsibility to protect the planet.3
By Nuxuno Xän – In Fort De France, MartiniqueInspiring Sustainability: Environmental Messages in Street Art
Street art that incorporates natural elements can also raise public awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable living. These awe-inspiring creations can encourage people to reflect on their impact on the environment and take action to reduce their carbon footprint, recycle, and preserve nature.4
In NicaraguaCreating a Sense of Place: Street Art Trails and Tourism
Street art can be used to design nature trails, where visitors can explore the environment while admiring artistic masterpieces. These trails promote tourism, allowing visitors to learn about the local ecosystem, culture, and history while appreciating the art. The fusion of street art and nature can foster a deep connection with the location and enhance the overall experience.5
Flower mural by OGMillie and Floratorium in New York (5 photos)6
In Pondicherry, India 2 photos7
By Robson Melancia in Dois Córregos, Brazil8
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By Fauxreel in Toronto, Canada11
Street Art by David Zinn (3 photos)12
“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois 4 photos13
Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)14
Legend about Giants by Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland15
16 Photos – Street Art by Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia16
Street Art by Pejac – A Collection17
By Jonna Pohjalainen – In Turku, Finland18
By Wild Drawing in Athens, Greece19
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Street Art by Oakoak – Calvin and Hobbes23
87 Perler Bead by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 124
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By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England27
Moss Graffiti by Carly Schmitt28
The Green Carpet – In Jaujac, France 6 photos to see it all29
Small Girl and small apple – By Oakoak30
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Street Art by JPS – A Collection (+40 photos)33
Garden Hot Air Balloon – By Oakoak34
Street Art by Vinie – A Collection (24 photos)35
The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France36
“Beautiful Love” by Alter OS in Mexico City37
Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico38.
Clothespin Sculpture by Mehmet Ali Uysal in Belgium.
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The Caring Hand by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland.
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Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
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Sculptures That Blend With Nature (10 Photos)
Content warning: See 10 awesome sculptures that mix art and nature. From giant clothespins to zippers in the ground, these works turn ordinary places into something unforgettable.
Public art can make a plain place worth stopping for.
These sculptures use grass, trees, water, sand, and open space as part of the work.
Here are 10 sculptures from around the world: a giant clothespin pinching the ground, a zipper opening a lawn, and a bench waiting in a slingshot. Small everyday ideas, made very large.
More: 30 Sculptures You (Probably) Didn’t Know Existed
🪵 Skin 2 — By Mehmet Ali Uysal, originally in Chaudfontaine Park, Belgium 🇧🇪
Made for Parc Hauster in Chaudfontaine, near Liège, Belgium, Skin 2 looks like a wooden clothespin pinching the ground. Turkish artist Mehmet Ali Uysal turned a clothespin into a sculpture so large that the lawn becomes part of the work.
💡 Nerd Fact: The original Chaudfontaine installation is no longer a regular park stop: Atlas Obscura now marks the site as permanently closed and notes that the sculpture was no longer in the park in its April 2022 update. The work still appears in gallery records: Pi Artworks lists Skin 2 as a 2010 sculpture measuring 700 × 800 cm, courtesy of the municipality of Liège.
🤲 HAND and PARK TREE (The Caring Hand) — By Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland 🇨🇭
In the Volksgarten in Glarus, Switzerland, the work known as The Caring Hand rises around a living tree. Beat Huber documents the installation as HAND and PARK TREE, realized with Eva Oertli. The oversized concrete fingers make the tree look held and protected.
💡 Nerd Fact: Beat Huber says the idea began in 1990 as an art-in-architecture proposal for a new agricultural school, but it was shelved because there was not enough space or money. When it was finally made for Skulptura 04 in 2004, it was planned to last only four months. Public pressure changed that: private donors raised CHF 43,700, and Glarus received the hand as a gift from the public.
About and more photos: The Caring Hand – Sculpture in Glarus, Switzerland
🏸 Shuttlecocks — By Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in Kansas City, Missouri, USA 🇺🇸
In the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, giant badminton birdies sit in the grass. The work, called Shuttlecocks, was created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. It looks like a huge game stopped mid-rally and nobody came back to clean it up. The museum lists each shuttlecock as nearly 18 feet tall, about 16 feet across, and 5,500 pounds.
💡 Nerd Fact: Oldenburg and van Bruggen’s idea was architectural, not just oversized. The Nelson-Atkins says they imagined the museum building as the badminton net and the lawn as the playing field, then placed four shuttlecocks as if a rally had frozen on both sides of the “net.”
🪟 Window with Ladder – Too Late for Help — By Leandro Erlich in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 🇺🇸
Leandro Erlich’s Window with Ladder – Too Late for Help shows a white ladder leading to a brick wall with an open window. The wall appears to float above the field with no house attached. The work is now in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
💡 Nerd Fact: NOMA lists the work’s hidden support system as a steel underground structure, but the context is more serious than the engineering. It was first installed in 2008 in a vacant lot in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward for Prospect.1, in an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
🌳 Give — By Lorenzo Quinn, now in Pietrasanta, Italy 🇮🇹
Give by Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn shows two giant hands holding an tree. The hands sit low in the grass, making the tree look newly planted and protected.
💡 Nerd Fact: Halcyon Gallery described Give (this time a olive tree) as a gift from Quinn and Halcyon Gallery to Pietrasanta, first unveiled in Florence’s Uffizi Gardens in 2020. Quinn’s biography says it later stood outside Palermo Cathedral before being permanently installed in Pietrasanta’s International Park of Contemporary Sculpture.
More by Lorenzo Quinn: Support – Message About Climate Change
🚀 Schleudersitz — By Cornelia Konrads, made for Neustadt an der Donau, Germany 🇩🇪
German artist Cornelia Konrads built Schleudersitz with a wooden bench, rubber, steel cable, and the trees on site. It looks ready to launch across the grass. Sitting there might feel like trusting the artist a little too much.
💡 Nerd Fact: The German title Schleudersitz means “ejection seat,” and the location made the joke sharper. Sculpture Network records the 2010 work as part of the Flying Objects exhibition on a former vineyard, now a leisure park, overlooking the Danube Valley.
🧷 Corridor Pin, Blue — By Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
In the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, Corridor Pin, Blue stands over the garden like a sewing tool left in the wrong scale. Created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, the blue base and long silver pin make it hard to miss.
💡 Nerd Fact: This giant safety pin is not alone. NOMA’s collection lists another Corridor Pin, Blue as edition 3/3, while the Nasher Museum identifies an artist’s proof with the same 255 × 256 × 16 inch dimensions. The “tiny” domestic object has siblings in more than one city.
🤐 Zip — By Mark Richard Hall in the Hamptons, New York, USA 🇺🇸
This grass-and-water zipper is best identified as Zip, a private Hamptons commission by British sculptor Mark Richard Hall. The oversized metal zipper opens the lawn into a narrow water feature, making the garden look unzipped.
💡 Nerd Fact: This image is an easy caption trap. It often circulates online as a Yasuhiro Suzuki sculpture in Tokyo, but stronger sources point to Hall. Mark Richard Hall’s own studio lists a commission called Zip in the Hamptons, and Architectural Digest identifies a stainless-steel zipper sculpture by Hall embedded in the grass at a Southampton home. Suzuki’s verified zipper work is the boat-based Zip-Fastener Ship, which uses a wake to “unzip” water.
🌸 Hallow — By Daniel Popper, formerly at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, USA 🇺🇸
Daniel Popper’s Hallow is a monumental figure of a woman opening her chest. The hollow space inside is framed by hands, carved hair, and trees in bloom around the work. It was installed near Meadow Lake at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.
💡 Nerd Fact: Hallow belonged to Popper’s Human+Nature exhibition, which the Morton Arboretum described as his first major U.S. exhibition and largest anywhere at the time. The Arboretum now notes that the exhibition has concluded, but Popper’s own text for the work connects Hallow to grief, self-expression, growth, and healing rather than a simple “nature goddess” reading.
More photos: 5 Photos of Sculpture “Hallow” By Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
🌀 Augere — By Jon Foreman, created at Druidston, Wales, UK 🇬🇧
Jon Foreman arranged natural stones in tight circles on the sand at Druidston, Wales. In a 2025 post, Foreman identified the work as Augere. The piece changes as the tide moves in. More: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)
💡 Nerd Fact: Foreman’s land art is not built to survive the coast. In an interview, he says the tide washes a work back to the tide line and he returns the next day to “an empty canvas”. So with pieces like Augere, disappearance is not a failure. It is part of the schedule.
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The Caring Hand – Sculpture in Glarus, Switzerland by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber
Artists ‘Eva Oertli and Beat Huber
The name of the sculpture is The Hand (dubbed The Caring Hand by many). It is about five feet tall and was cast in concrete by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in 2004 as part of an exhibition of three-dimensional works in urban space in Glarus, Switzerland.In their artistic statement, the creators said, “With our sculpture we do not want to set a monument to the gardening profession, but rather point out that we, as a great human race, are responsible for our living space.”
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Land Artist Creates Ephemeral Stone Art on the Shores of the U.K.
Land artist Jon Foreman creates stone art on the shores of the U.K. His rock arrangements are tributes to the beaches and waves for which they reside.Sara Barnes (My Modern Met)