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10 Stunning New Street Art Murals From Around the World (June 2025)
Content warning: Which one is your favorite?
Explore fresh, captivating murals from global street art hotspots, including a mesmerizing depiction of a flaming girl in Glasgow, an underwater goddess in Mexico, and a striking interpretation of justice in Ostend. This post takes you through diverse artistic styles, from surreal fantasy to vibrant portrayals of mythological figures, showcasing incredible works from the UK, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, France, Australia, and Brazil.
More!: Playing with statues (25 photos)
1. Flame Girl – By Bacon in Glasgow, UK for Yardworks Festival
A striking mural portraying a girl illuminated by flames from within, rendered in a mesmerizing mix of realism and surreal lighting effects, highlighted by golden and fiery hues against a dark blue background.
2. Deidad del Agua – By EPOK and Ricardo Conde in Río Lagartos, Mexico for PROEXART
This mural portrays a hybrid of a girl and an octopus, painted in oceanic blues and greens, creating a surreal underwater scene with lifelike textures and emotional depth.
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3. The Collapse of Justitia – By Judith De Leeuw in Ostend, Belgium for The Crystal Ship Oostende
A dramatic mural illustrating the symbolic collapse of Lady Justice, depicted upside-down holding scales and a sword, emphasized with turquoise accents and a golden halo.
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4. Tocando Fondo – By Decimart in Jerez, Spain
This mural features a young woman’s face emerging from deep blue waters, surrounded by gracefully swimming goldfish and sea creatures, blending fantasy with aquatic realism.
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5. Garden Mischief – By ABYS in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France for Peinture Fraîche Festival
A playful and humorous mural showing a smiling cat joyfully tumbling through lush greenery and flowers, with a quirky worm character popping out of a flowerpot hat.
6. Sambiosis – By Antonio López Badicoloreando in Granada, Spain
This joyful mural shows a young indigenous girl with closed eyes, traditional face paint, feather accessories, and maracas, radiating happiness and cultural pride.
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7. Floral Gaze – By Drapl and Strange Harvest in Brisbane, Australia
A beautiful mural of a woman’s face framed by blue flowers and ornate abstract patterns, blending detailed realism with decorative street art elements.
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8. Archer Goddess – By Marc Eslic in Penelles, Spain for Gargar Festival
This powerful mural features a mythological female archer aiming confidently forward, depicted alongside a wolf, rendered with dramatic realism and vibrant colors.
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9. Gorilla Vibes – By Noe Two in Itaparica, Brazil for Festival Bahia de Todas as Cores
Bold and colorful mural of a gorilla with a cigar, depicted in vivid shades of pink, orange, and purple against a graffiti-filled background, showcasing street art’s edgy aesthetics.
10. Cyberpunk Girl – By Tobe in Mexico City, Mexico for Pec Crew
An expressive mural capturing a stylized girl with blue hair, adorned with cyberpunk-inspired accessories and a bright pink headband, featuring bold colors and detailed facial expressions.
More: 15 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
Which one is your favorite?
Fun With Statues (26 photos)
The best statues do not just stand there! Give them one passerby, one camera, and a perfectly timed idea. Suddenly, a quiet monument turns into a brilliant joke, a fun duet, or a tiny piece of street theater.
That is exactly what makes these photos so incredibly good! They are way more than just funny camera angles. They show the absolute magic that happens when public art meets real life. A simple bronze figure becomes a hilarious scene partner. An old memorial gets a brand new personality. The local city square turns into a fun, improvised stage. These playful interactions prove a wonderful point. The most memorable public art is not always the sculpture itself. Sometimes, it is the magical split second when somebody jumps in to complete it!More: Funny Signs (10 Photos)
🤭 The Ultimate “How Dare You” Moment
Classical beauty meets a modern-day slap! The timing here is absolutely perfect. The statue’s recoiling expression makes this a total masterpiece of clever perspective.
🧗♂️ The Infinite Tug-of-War — By Dennis Smith in Salt Lake City, USA 🇺🇸
The Counterpoint sculpture in Salt Lake City proves to be a very tough opponent. This exaggerated game of tug-of-war is interactive street art at its very best!💡 Nerd Fact: The funny part is that Dennis Smith did not sculpt a struggle at all. The Smithsonian record for Counterpoint describes two family groups at play. It features a father with a child on his shoulders and a mother swinging her daughter around. This photo hilariously hijacks a sculpture that was originally about joyful family motion instead of conflict.
🕷️ When Spidey Met His Match — By Carlos Terrés in Guadalajara, Mexico 🇲🇽
A true superhero showdown in Guadalajara! Even Spider-Man has to respect the local legends. Jorge Matute Remus looks less like a statue here and more like the city’s patron saint of impossible problem-solving.💡 Nerd Fact: Guadalajara’s official tourism page says Matute Remus supervised the massive move and slight rotation of the Teléfonos de México building without interrupting service back in 1950. Even better, art historian Irma Gabriela Juárez Becerra notes that Carlos Terrés had already sculpted a Matute Remus for the former telephone-company site in 2002. This means the engineering legend ended up being retold in bronze more than once.
🫣 Caught Bronze-Handed
Sometimes statues can be a bit too hands-on! Her shocked reaction is absolutely priceless. It is the perfect match for this bronze figure’s unexpected move.
💋 Love is in the Air — In Jeju, South Korea 🇰🇷
Jeju Loveland was practically built for this kind of cheeky photo. A quick kiss turns the park’s already mischievous energy into a perfect little piece of performance art!💡 Nerd Fact: Jeju Loveland is a full sculpture park and not just a one-off joke. The Korea Tourism Organization says 20 artists took part in creating it. Most of them were talented Hongik University graduates. Visit Jeju points out that it is one of the few tourist attractions on the island that you can enjoy at night.
🔨 Hammer Time!
This brave soul decided to take a quick nap right on the tracks. Meanwhile, these bronze workers are swinging their heavy hammers hard. Talk about living dangerously!
🥊 Talk to the Hand
This unicycling statue has zero tolerance for pedestrians getting in its way. That is a very solid boop right on the nose!
👁️ A Close Encounter with Yin & Yang — By Robert Arneson in Davis, USA 🇺🇸
Sometimes the art looks right back at you! This giant face in Davis provides the perfect backdrop for a totally surreal and funny moment.💡 Nerd Fact: Arneson was not just making quirky campus mascots. UC Davis notes that he helped push ceramics far beyond traditional pottery. The official Eggheads page says Yin & Yang was installed in 1992 and was conceived as being “about conversation.” That makes this accidental face-off weirdly faithful to the sculpture’s whole core idea!
🏃♂️ Tripping at Liberty Square — By István Máté in Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
Politics can be super tricky to navigate! This playful visitor in Budapest shows us exactly what it looks like to literally fall for Ronald Reagan.💡 Nerd Fact: Liberty Square makes this statue extra loaded with meaning. In the official inauguration speech, Hungary framed the 2011 monument as a tribute to Reagan’s role in ending communism in the region. An Associated Press report noted that it was installed near both the U.S. Embassy and the Soviet war memorial. This setup is basically Cold War symbolism compressed into one single square!
📱 Founding Fathers, Now Accepting Selfies — By Studio EIS in Philadelphia, USA 🇺🇸
History gets a really fun digital update in Philadelphia! Suddenly, two bronze founders look less like distant historical figures and more like two guys trying to get everyone into the perfect frame.💡 Nerd Fact: These are not just random museum doubles. The Constitution Center’s FAQ says Signers’ Hall contains 42 life-size bronze figures created by Studio EIS. About 50 talented artists worked on them. Here is the best trivia twist. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams are not in the room at all. Both were serving abroad in Europe during the Constitutional Convention.
🕊️ The Pigeon’s Revenge — In Bracknell, UK 🇬🇧
Check out this beautifully surreal scene from Bracknell! If you have ever nervously fed a pigeon in the park, this giant sculpture might just be your worst nightmare come to life.
👼 Angelic Aggression
Do not let those cute little wings fool you! This feisty cherub is practicing its best wrestling moves on a very surprised museum guest.
🤝 A New Best Friend
Art truly speaks to people of all ages! This charming interaction perfectly captures the pure imagination of a child meeting a cool new bronze buddy.
🥋 Breaking the Fourth Wall — By William Hodd McElcheran in Calgary, Canada 🇨🇦
Why just quietly look at the conversation when you can literally jump right in? This perfectly timed kick adds some serious action movie vibes to the local street art scene!💡 Nerd Fact: This is one of Calgary’s most photobomb-friendly sculptures because that was basically the whole point! The Calgary Public Art Guide says Conversation belongs to McElcheran’s Businessman Series. These life-size figures are placed right on the ground instead of being raised up on pedestals like classical heroes. Avenue Calgary notes that the piece was unveiled in 1981. Locals have been happily jumping into the argument ever since!
💃 Ring Around the Rosie… for Adults
Nostalgia is a super powerful thing! Joining the circle makes this public sculpture feel exactly like an active, joyful playground all over again.
👷♂️ The Carpenter’s Wrath
Watch your head! This muscular bronze figure looks more than ready to put that huge hammer to work. This brave visitor is standing right in the dangerous splash zone.
📸 Einstein’s Modern Theory of Selfies
Energy equals modern camera squared! Albert Einstein looks surprisingly comfortable with a flashy smartphone right in his face.
🧳 The Sidewalk Thief
This beautiful bronze couple is saying their deeply romantic goodbyes. Meanwhile, a super helpful passerby decided to take care of that heavy suitcase for them!
🐻 A Bear Hug to Remember
A tough mountain bike trip just took a whimsical turn! This very tired rider found a cool bear statue completely willing to offer some much-needed physical support.
🗽 Lady Liberty’s Smoke Break — By Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi in New York, USA 🇺🇸
Lighting up with the absolute best torch in the business! Brilliant forced perspective easily turns this famous national landmark into a very willing accomplice.💡 Nerd Fact: Bartholdi designed the beautiful icon, but the hidden genius engineer is Gustave Eiffel. The National Park Service says Eiffel created the massive 92-foot internal pylon and flexible support system. Its official statue facts page notes that Lady Liberty can safely sway up to 3 inches in the heavy wind. The golden torch can actually move as much as 6 inches!
👆 Boop!
Who says bronze is totally cold and unfeeling? This incredibly playful statue seems to find its visitor quite amusing. Or maybe it is just playing a fun game of got-your-nose!
📰 Checking the Latest News
See? This is exactly what everyone is talking about online today! Sharing a bright screen with a life-sized bronze figure perfectly bridges the gap between different eras.
🤫 Whispered Secrets
Some juicy stories are meant only for the ears of marble! This wonderfully intimate moment turns a static museum sculpture into a very patient and quiet listener.
🌊 Sharing “La Bella Lola” — By Carmen Fraile in Torrevieja, Spain 🇪🇸
Welcome to beautiful Torrevieja, Spain! Sitting casually beside La Bella Lola turns this seaside monument into a lovely shared pause. Suddenly, the sculpture feels less like a landmark and more like someone still scanning the open horizon.💡 Nerd Fact: Torrevieja’s official tourism page describes La Bella Lola as a tribute to Torrevejense women who lovingly watched their seafaring loved ones depart. That is exactly why the beautiful sculpture reads as longing rather than just simple seaside decoration. The city’s English tourism page also notes an interesting detail. A copy of Carmen Fraile’s work was kindly donated to Oviedo in 2009.
🪒 Statues Need Grooming Too
A simple pink razor completely turns a timeless classical pose into a super relatable morning routine! It is the exact kind of subtle street art intervention that instantly stops people right in their tracks.
🎭 The Final Pose
This is the absolute perfect grand finale! This hilarious interaction proves once again that public street art is here for absolutely everyone to explore and enjoy.Which one is your favorite?
Work of Art: Conversation by William Hodd McElcheran
One of the most recognizable pieces of art in Calgary, these two bronze businessmen talking shop on Stephen Avenue continue to be objects of curiosity after four decades.avenuecalgary (Avenue Calgary)
New Street Art #1 (135 Photos)
Content warning: Street art turns city walls into open-air galleries. Every mural and graffiti piece adds color, energy, and meaning to public spaces. In this collection, we feature 135 fresh artworks from around the world, each making a mark in its own way. See J3RMY’s u
Street art turns city walls into open-air galleries. Every mural and graffiti piece adds color, energy, and meaning to public spaces.
In this collection, we feature 135 fresh artworks from around the world, each making a mark in its own way.
See J3RMY’s underwater portrait in Brazil, a stunning mix of realism and surrealism. In Belgium, a massive falcon mural commands attention with its detailed feathers and piercing gaze. Mexico City’s Duek Glez and Dylan Tatto bring emotion to the streets with El recuerdo a tu aroma, while Naomi Haverland’s 3D cinema mural in Fort Lauderdale makes walls pop with vibrant color.
These new pieces, from hidden alleys to city centers, show how street art keeps evolving. Scroll down and explore some of the latest murals and graffiti making waves right now.
More: 106 Of The Most Beloved Street Art Photos – Year 2024
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“Water is Life” by Jennifer Erny at Av. Padre Anchieta, 6750 – Bougainville Res. in Peruíbe, Brazil.
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By Diego Montagner in Caorle, Italy.
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By Funny Graff in Mexico City for Festival Juntas Hacemos Más.
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By BONSAI in Geelong, Australia for Federal Mills. Photo by Lou (streetartaustralia).
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By Antonio Montana in Mexico City.
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By Krimsone and Kitsune in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Fee.
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By Aspire in London for Penge Rooftop Gallery.
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“Tower of Children’s Dreams” by Tomasz Sętowski in Koziegłowy, Poland. Photo by Koziegłowy pod Poznaniem.
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By Naomi Haverland in Fort Lauderdale, USA for Avenue of the Arts Festival.
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By Rico Toomush Blarr, EpSig and Uno Asar in France.
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“Joker” by Larionov Arturo in Magaluf, Mallorca, Spain.
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“Kids of Enceladus” by Vladimír Hirscher in Prague, Czech Republic.
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By Minoru in Brasília, Brazil.
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By YOPEY, Vaner, Bernhard Suryaningrat, MajesticWKA, Nebster, Fvntaze and Satrio Sudibyo in Jakarta, Indonesia for Pullman Jakarta Central Par.
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By THOMAS TURNER in Atlanta, GA for OUTERSPACE PROJECT.
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Maradona by Hopare in Naples, Italy. Photo by Ride & Pãint.
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By Vida Mural in Algayón, Spain.
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By SMiLE in Boulder, Colorado.
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“Mamutji pequenino” by BORDALO II in Braga, Portugal. More!: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
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“El recuerdo a tu aroma” by Duek Glez and Dylan Tatto at Av. Minas MZ3 LT8, Arvide, Álvaro Obregón in Mexico City.
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By Shub 110.
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By The Rebel Bear in Glasgow, Scotland.
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By Ohm One in Hamburg, Germany.
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“Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas” by KRASER and Kike AR García in Madrid, Spain.
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“Think before you strike” by Strae1.
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Made with balloons by BLCKSMTH.
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By AMED in Los Realejos, Spain for SeisDeDoce. Curated by Kob Tropikal.
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By DIEGUITO in Lleida, Spain for GAMMA street art festival. Photo by Gennaro Massot.
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By Filite in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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By David Leitner in Wiener Neustadt, Austria for Bold Arts Festival.
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By AREN.
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By Skt in Calama, Chile.
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By Merle in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
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By Cody James in New York.
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“Vientos del Paraná” by Martín Ron in Rosario, Argentina at Museo De Arte Contemporáneo De Rosario (macro). More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art
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“Dead Nature-Still life” by KTHR.
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By ABYS in Paris, France at Spot 13. Photo by Sabine.
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By Antón G. Seoane and DOCTOY in Barcelona, Spain at La Escocesa.
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By Odeith.
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Frida Kahlo by STEPPE in Berlare, Belgium.
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By Catman – Artist in Brighton (UK) on the side of the old Enter gallery, Bond st.
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Kobe Bryant by Chris Carlson in Venice Beach, LA, CA. Photo by Kobe & Gianna Bryant Murals.
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By Marco Ds in Pelileo, Ecuador for Meeting of Styles Ecuador. Photo by Maria Emilia Alvarado Sevilla.
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In honor of Hayao Miyazaki by AREN.
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By Виталий Гидеван in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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By Hucker King Boggart in Mexico.
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By El Richy Uno in Mexico City.
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By PAPELYOKZNC in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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By SCAF in Fort Lauderdale, USA for Avenue of the Arts Festival.
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By Ceser87 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria island, Spain.
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COLD LIGHT” by MIKA in Bordeaux, France.
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“QUIET” renovated by Millo Turin, Italy for Fondazione Contrada Torino.
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By Román Linacero in Quiroga, Spain for Quiroga Trail Challenge.
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By HAI37, Nadine Werjant and Mike Hotel in Wiener Neustadt, Austria for BOLD ARTS Festival.
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By KTHR in Corró d’Avall, Spain for Enamurart Graffiti Jam. Photo by Senyorerre.
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“Hearsay” by CASE in Offenbach, Germany for for Ketteler.
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By Salaz in Talca, Chile.
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By Rasmus Balstrøm in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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“Long way on Titan” by Vladimír Hirscher in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Ornamental Angel” by BUBLEGUM in Fort Lauderdale, USA for Avenue of the Arts Festival.
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By Meiz Vew and Aps Oluth Vew Rie in Ojo de Agua, Mexico.
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“RYTMO ROJO” by DIEGUITO in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France for Minifest.
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By Juandres Vera DMT, Mark Rox, Vino TSK and Yowin in Barcelona, Spain for Arnau Gallery and Street Art Barcelona. Photo by Angeles
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By GELIN in Sumaré, Brazil.
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By Pozek in Toulouse, France. Photo by 33 Philip.
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By Ravi Yadav from Manmaoji crew in Panna, India.
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By Daniel Gavilán in La Paz, Bolivia for ÑATINTA.
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“Nuevo Coloso” by Máisel López in Havana, Cuba.
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By Al Rifai in Cairo, Egypt.
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By NO Mexik in Tepoztlán, Mexico for Camino al Mictlan. Photo by Vicente Mercado.
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By Sharty One and SEINT in Guatemala City.
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By Clara Leff in Paris, France for NAGA Creativo.
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By Rudiart in Miami, Fl for Wynwood Mural Fest.
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By Mone in Hamburg, Germany.
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By Riot in London, UK,
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By Lisérgico Laboratorio Creativo in Popayán, Colombia for Sobre Fondo Blanco Festival.
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“Deadpool 3” by Angelcreaidea in Maipú, Chile.
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By Cinthia Cristal in La Paz, Bolivia for ÑATINTA.
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By Rudiart and Paulon in Alicante, Spain.
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By Ratur and SCKARO in Paris, France for C.A.P.S FESTIVAL.
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Pactúelmimo by WISART in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Photo by Maya Ocampo.
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By KTHR in Sant Vicenç dels Horts, Spain for Valvulas Y Ritmos 2025.
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By Mujo, Cors One and Dejoe in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Michavonvau.
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“Connection” by Yanoe in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for Rua Walls.
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“Salute to the flag” by MARA in Montpellier, France.
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By FekCriss Delgado.
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“Doomed Megalopolis” by DROP.
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By ZEBOR in Talisay, Philippines.
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By Imer Hu.
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Odeith: 3D Graffiti Brings Abandoned Wall to Life
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By Sr.Val (Alberto Valerdiz) in Ávila, Spain.
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By Angelo Crazyone in Palermo, Italy with Urban art Sicily Project for SPERONE167.
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By Cbloxx in Ondarroa, Spain for Murales Kaminazpi. Photo by 33 Philip.
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By Clara Leff in Sao Paulo, Brazil for Projeto Mar. Photo by Taygoara Martins.
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By Tinte Rosa in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
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“Natura morta simil Vanitas” by SWATE in Ponte San Giovanni, Italy.
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“Fuerza y sensibilidad” by DiegoAS in Fuenlabrada, Spain for MAUF.
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By Ybr_shc in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.
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By WEB3 and Shentwo in Genoa, Italy.
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By Kone One.
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By Abraham.O in London. Photo by Brian B.
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By AREN and Iván in Mexico City for Iztapalapa Mural.
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By ENZO in Lac de Payolle, France for Mairie de Campan.
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“Protect your light” by Grow Rebel in Moita, Portugal for Juventude Moita.
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By ZEBOR.
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“Despertar y Memoria” by Diego Capuena in Yurimaguas, Peru for MEETING OF STYLES PERÚ
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By Subor Azteka in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil for Sítio Pé na Terra.
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“UMISHA” by Henry Chram in Arica, Chile.
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“Viaje Despierto” by Nicole Salgar in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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“Beastie Boys” by GiulioRosk Gebbia in Pompano Beach, Florida for Kobra Paint USA.
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By Marek Looney Rybowski in Gdansk, Poland.
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By DanyArt in San Antonio de Cortes, Honduras.
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By DOS.K in Bordeaux, France. Photo by Sabine.
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“Santin y draculina” by Manuel García in Guardo, Spain for Pispajos Urban Fest.
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“The Violin” by Arsek & Erase in Sofia, Bulgaria for Sofia Graffiti Tour.
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By Eddie Rivera in Miami, Fl for Wynwood Mural Fest.
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By HEROK in Balneário Rincão, Brazil.
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By Sharty One, Moers and Niño Tiburón from TKO CREW in Guatemala City.
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By Ricardo Van Zwol in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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By Marat Morik in Oviedo, Spain for Parees Fest. Photo by Mira Hacia Atras.
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By Floyd Mendoza in Houston, Texas.
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“Campesino en unidad con aves del territorio” by Franklin Piaguaje in Lebrija, Colombia for Galeria Festival.
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By Sank86, ABYS and Cedric L’unique in Montauban, France.
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“Blossom through concrete” by Jorge Charrua in Vila Real, Portugal for the street art festival Pitoresco.
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“Jinx” by INX in San Antonio, Texas for Risk It All Paint Jam.
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“NO MÁS MUERTE” by BLESS in Macas, Ecuador for Sangay Fest.
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By Ales del pincel and ARTYEK in Miami, Fl for Wynwood Mural Fest.
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By SMILE in Setubal, Portugal for Junta de Freguesia do Sado.
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By MR CENZ in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for Meeting of Favela.
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“Camila Mora de Puebla” by Tymon de Laat in Miami, Fl for Wynwood Mural Fest.
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By Borja Fierro in La Bañeza, Spain for Art•Aero•Rap. Photo by Henar.
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By Ma touche perso and MAX CXXXII in Fontenay-Saint-Père, France.
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Outside the US embassy in London, UK. By Matt Bonner.
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By Kether in Malaga, Colombia. Photo by Natha Vargas.
More: Banksy’s Genius: 16 Powerful Street Art Photos and Quotes That Hit Hard!
Which one is your favorite?
106 Of The Most Beloved Street Art Photos – Year 2024
Every year, street art gives us amazing moments full of beauty, creativity, and surprises. In 2024, artists from all over the world continued to transform walls, streets, and public spaces into incredible works of art.
From huge murals covering city buildings to small hidden pieces waiting to be discovered, this art shows how diverse and creative the street art community is.Putting this collection together is no easy task. Every year, we share thousands of photos. The images here aren’t ranked, and this isn’t a competition. What happens to go viral on social media often feels pretty random. This year’s collection should be seen as just a slice of all the amazing art created.
This collection features 106 of the most loved street art photos shared on our group, Your Street Art Utopia, and on our pages Street Art Utopia – News and STREET ART UTOPIA.
Every piece has a story to tell – stories of strength, humor, social issues, or pure creativity. These artworks, from big cities and small towns, show how art can bring people together, make places more beautiful, and help us see the world in new ways. Some pieces make us feel anger, while others fill us with love.
This collection is a celebration of creativity and the incredible power of street art to transform our world. Let’s dive in and celebrate the vibrant energy of 2024!
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By Wenkor in Mexico.
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By Maximiliano Bagnasco in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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“Guardians of Eternia” by Weirdo Cult and Isrek in Seattle, Washington.
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By JEKS ONE in Cincinnati, Ohio for BLINK Cincinnati 2024. Photo by Daniel Weintraub.
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“Unmasking the Zoo of Modern Society” by Banksy in London, UK.
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“Marujeando” by Nesui in Malaga, Spain.
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By Jan Is De Man in The Hague, Netherlands.
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“Love in Full Bloom” by TABBY in Osaka, Japan.
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Created with ephemeral, natural materials by David Popa in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia for ICare.
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By Elseñor Debronce in San Pablo del Monte, Mexico for Liga Underground.
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By JEKS ONE in Atlanta, GA for OUTERSPACE PROJECT.
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3D Pearls on the Deptford landmark in London, UK.
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“The Elopement” by David Zinn.
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By BAROK and Toe One in Bruchköbel, Germany. Photo by Markus Ex Machina and Toe One.
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By Denis Dendy in Galați, Romania for Htag Festival.
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By Vincenzo ViM in Melegnano, Italy. Photo by Fausto Lubatti.
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Ren & Stimpy by Gordon Landsburgh.
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By Sako Asko in Annecy, France.
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“Raices” by Fabián Bravo Guerrero (Kato) in Algeciras, Spain for Asociación RecreArte.
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“Naruka” by SETH in Sare, Kenya with Nyota eV. für Kinder.
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Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia.
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Mural of Patrick Coyle by LING in Melbourne, Australia.
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By Sid Tapia in Australia.
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“VIRTUAL ENTRANCE” by ASTRO in Calais, France.
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By Mathieu Segard.
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By Carlos Cezar and Shibe in Setubal, Portugal. Photo by Marina Aguiar.
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By Sebastien Sweo and Nikita in Abbeville, France.
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By Busta Art in Colombia.
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By Sfhir in Ferrol, Spain for Meninas de Canido.
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“As needed, Lucy and Clyde create their own rhythm of the streets” by David Zinn.
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By Dioz Gomez in Uruapan, Mexico.
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By DROP in Saint-Étienne, France.
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“Freddie Mercury Summer Vibe” by Herr Nilsson in Stockholm, Sweden.
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“We can’t stop here, this is bat country” – Post Graffiti by HUETEK in New York, USA.
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By Liam Bononi in Bristol, UK for Upfest 2024.
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By Ron Muralist in Aarhus, Denmark for 17 Walls. Photo by Vembyephoto.
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By Bicser Rus in Mexico City for Dirty Walls Fest.
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By Lukasz Kies in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by State Of The Street Art.
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“The Guardian” by Daniel Maclloyd in Ettelbruck, Luxembourg for UP_FOUNDATION.
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“Thirst for nature” by Artez in Belgrade, Serbia. Photo by Vatovec.
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By Camilo Delgado in Donald, Australia for Esoteric Festival.
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“Spark of Life” by John Pugh in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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“La leyenda del tiempo” by Badi Coloreando in Algeciras, Spain for Asociación RecreArte.
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“Espíritu Mbarete” by Tonnyc in Posadas, Argentina.
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By Staphordshire and Cap Storiz in Saint-Étienne, France.
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By Patricio Tormento in Santiago, Chile from the GAMEX WORLD WIDE CREW.
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By Chris Carlson in Panama City, Florida for Flux Festivals.
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“Under the sea” by ASEM Navarro and MANZ in L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain for EFÍMURS.
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By Ramsy and Peace One in Bern, Switzerland.
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“Autoconocimiento” by Jade Rivera in Valle Sagrado, Peru.
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By Attorrep in Savoia di Lucania, Italy for Operazione Street Art.
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By Blesea in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France.
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By Giulio Masieri in Caorle, Italy for Street Art Spring Experience.
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By Chemis in Prague, Czech Republic for The Chemistry Gallery. Photo by Street Art Czechia.
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By Scott Marsh in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Impermanent Art.
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By LALONE, Nesui and Badi Coloreando in Tela, Honduras.
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“The Tender Gardener” by Megan Oldhues in Graniti, Italy for Graniti Murales.
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By Rodrigo Rodrigues in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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“I know you’re not thinking. You never do” by Teetos and Ohman in Pila, Poland
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By DROP and Mimouze in Dunières, France.
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By Megan Oldhues in Toronto’s Greek Town.
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By Nina Valkhoff in Cheltenham, UK for Cheltenham Paint Festival. Photo by Hannah Judah.
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“APEGADO A MI” by Javier Barriga in Tbilisi, Georgia for Tbilisi Mural Fest.
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“VOYAGES IMMOBILES” by Rémi Tournier in Aurec-sur-Loire, France.
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Mr. Bean by Hector López in Balao, Ecuador for GRAFFITI DESAFÍO 9.
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“Beware of dogs!” by Marc Eslic and BAYSKING7 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain.
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Owl by Lina Besedina in Posadas, Argentina.
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By HERA in Aschaffenburg, Germany for Stadtbau Aschaffenburg.
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By Chris butcher in La Bañeza, Spain.
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By KATO (Fabián Bravo Guerrero) in Casablanca, Morocco for Casamouja 2024
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By Bacon at 797 Talbot St. in St Thomas, Canada for Young & Free Press and Mural House.
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By Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France.
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“El Luche” by Maxi Zamora in Valparaiso, Chile.
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By Ben Alpha.
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By Henrique Montanari in Florianopolis, Brazil.
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“LA NIÑA Y LA GARZA” by @margay_art in Candelaria de la Frontera, El Salvador.
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By Curtis Hylton in Perth, Australia for No More Blank Walls. Photo by David Dewsbury.
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By Paul Watty in Tilburg, Netherlands for Gemeente Tilburg. Photo by Rian Nijssen.
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By Huggo Rocha in Arapongas, Brazil.
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“The Diamond Lady” by Heesco in Melbourne, Australia.
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By AYLO and Christian Fenn in Blackpool, UK for Lightpool Festival. Photo by Street Art Shooter.
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By Curtis Hylton in Stornara, Italy for Stramurales Street Art festival.
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“By the Pale Moonlight” by Justin Suarez in Glens Falls, NY for Muralgarten.
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“Sirena” by Sfhir in Fuenlabrada, Spain.
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By Ozmo in Heerlen, Netherlands at Quatro Cinema for Museum Murals.
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“CULTURA PADERNENSE” by ASUR in Paderne, Portugal.
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By Bacon in Miami, Fl for Wynwood Mural Fest. Photo by Sarah – Street Art Photography.
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By Brunosmoky and Shalak Attack in Miami, Florida.
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By Pierfrancesco eight and LOST in Brindisi, Italy for Paradiso Street Art. Photo by Federico Perrella.
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By Super A in Goes, Netherlands for Museum Murals.
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By DROP in Lyon, France.
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By Saulo Metria in Cajamar, Brazil for Sesi São Paulo.
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Mural by AREN and Ara Meu in Mexico City.
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“Anthony Bourdain” by Scott Marsh in Sydney, Australia
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By GELIN in Macaé, Brazil for Kolirius Internacional.
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By Scaf.
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By Juz in Melbourne, Australia, painted for the solo exhibition “MORPHE” at Union Heights.
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“Night Owl” by Kalouf in Madrid, Spain.
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“Smells like paint” by Busta Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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“In Your Hands” by Judith De Leeuw in Wuppertal, Germany for Urbaner KunstRaum Wuppertal.
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By ASEM Navarro and MANZ at Mairie Quéven in Quéven, France for Just Paint. Photo by Clo Priz.
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By Stripe in San Salvador, EL Salvador.
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By Guillermo Jose Paz Sans in Malaga, Spain.
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By My Dog Sighs in Portsmouth, UK for LOOK UP Portsmouth.
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Final Reflection: A Look into the Future
Art has come a long way from being confined to galleries and museums. Today, it lives on our streets, in our neighborhoods, and even on our homes. To imagine a future where this is the norm inspires hope for a more colorful, expressive world.A member of Street Art Utopia on Facebook wrote this lovely piece about the future when we were just beginning our journey:
“My son, do you want to hear something strange?
– Yes! What?
You know the new tree painting we did on the garage last week… Until around the year 2050, people generally didn’t have paintings on houses!
– What? Were they gray?
Well, yes, many were. Often they would paint houses in just one color, like blue or yellow, but very rarely more than one or two colors and almost never with pictures. Most apartment buildings and government offices were gray. Sometimes artists would paint tunnels, gray municipal buildings, and so on, but the pictures were washed away! By the government!
– …Was art forbidden? No, but it had to be in special buildings only. Some people thought houses shouldn’t be painted on, except in one pale color all over.
– Wow… How dull.
Yes, my son. Now let’s put on our jackets and go pick some fruit.”
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Lightpool Festival - Illuminate Your Imagination
Lightpool Festival is staged across a diverse range of both indoor and outdoor venues, allowing visitors to experience the magic of light throughout the town.phil (Lightpool)
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Content warning: From surreal portraits in Belgium to historical illusions in Canada, these murals capture stories of humanity, culture, and imagination. This collection includes Studio Giftig’s layered emotions in Eindhoven, Giuseppe De Martino Amed’s flowing figure in Q
From surreal portraits in Belgium to historical illusions in Canada, these murals capture stories of humanity, culture, and imagination. This collection includes Studio Giftig’s layered emotions in Eindhoven, Giuseppe De Martino Amed’s flowing figure in Quaglietta, JEKS ONE’s floral face in North Carolina, and Martin Ron’s towering underwater child in Argentina.
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1. Echoes of Harmony — Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, Netherlands
A mural depicting a man holding a harmonica while a woman plays the violin behind him. Flowing hair, autumn leaves, and butterflies create a layered, dreamlike scene.
🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
2. Potamides — Giuseppe De Martino Amed in Quaglietta, Italy
The mural transforms the building façade into a stone-like figure pouring water from her hands, referencing mythological water nymphs. Bright yellow flowers and geometric shapes frame the composition.
🔗 Follow Giuseppe De Martino Amed on Instagram
3. Mural by Wild Drawing in Antwerp, Belgium
A giant face with blue and purple tones emerges from the wall. Within the head, a couple embraces, connected by cables and organic shapes, merging intimacy with surreal digital aesthetics. More by WD!: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
🔗 Follow Wild Drawing on Instagram
4. Inner Bloom — JEKS ONE in Lexington, USA
A face intertwined with blooming flowers and vines painted on brick. The closed eyes and upward gaze suggest a moment of serenity and rebirth, with petals in pink, yellow, and green enveloping the figure. More by JEKS ONE!: 9 Amazing Murals by JEKS ONE That Blur the Line Between Paint and Reality
🔗 Follow JEKS ONE on Instagram
5. Trompe-l’œil Mural in Québec City, Canada
When the walls tell stories… This incredible trompe-l’œil mural in Québec City is a masterpiece that blends history, culture, and art into one breathtaking illusion. Every corner feels alive with characters from centuries past, reminding us that the city’s walls whisper more than just echoes of time.
6. Mural at R9 Café in Taipei City, Taiwan
Playful balcony scenes painted directly on the café walls show musicians, birds, and everyday interactions. More photos!: Mural at R9 Cafe in Taipei City, Taiwan
7. Mural by Martin Ron in Miramar, Argentina
Painted on a water tower, the mural shows a submerged child holding their breath. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art
🔗 Follow Martin Ron on Instagram
8. Periscopes — Seth in Shanghai, China
Using the existing pipes of the building, Seth painted a child peering through them as if they were a telescope. The playful integration of architecture and painting creates an urban storybook moment. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
🔗 Follow Seth on Instagram
9. Mixing — Edoardo Ettorre in Mendicino, Italy
A large-scale mural showing a figure pouring a thick, pale mixture into a wooden container. The scene references traditional food preparation, with careful attention to hands, tools, and texture.
🔗 Follow Edoardo Ettorre on Instagram
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Beautiful Street Art (12 Photos)
From Pereira in Colombia to Córdoba in Argentina, and from Austria to Spain, these works of art brighten walls, streets, and natural landscapes. In this collection, you’ll see a rooster in vibrant colors, a little fox in a stump, a spiraling stone formation on a beach, and murals that capture innocence, imagination, and community life.
More: Absolutely Fantastic (8 Photos)
1. Olivia Mira el Cielo — Córdoba, Argentina
A mural by Martín Ron shows a young girl holding a silver star-shaped balloon while reaching toward the light above, painted on the side of a tall building. More by Martin!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art🔗 Follow Martín Ron on Instagram
2. Innocence in Bloom — Ronda, Spain
A child in a white dress kneels beside a flowerpot, gently holding a red flower. The mural by Kato Art captures childhood curiosity and tenderness. More by KATO!: Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)🔗 Follow Kato Art on Instagram
3. Life at Sea — Basque Country, Spain
A large black-and-white mural by Djoels depicts an elderly man carving a model ship, with ocean waves, a sailing vessel, and a tentacle surrounding the scene. More photos!: Life at sea – Mural by Djoels in Basque Country (5 photos)🔗 Follow Djoels on Instagram
4. The Rooster — Pereira, Colombia
By Nauta for the project Corocito nos Une, this mural of a rooster is painted in bright reds, greens, and blues, with lush flowers and foliage integrated into its form.🔗 Follow Nauta on Instagram
5. Community Wall — Düsseldorf, Germany
A colorful mural by Klaus Klinger depicts a stacked neighborhood of small houses, filled with lively characters going about their daily lives.
6. Truth Be Told — USA
“Truth be told, Patrice got stuck in a hedge this morning. She is nonetheless accepting compliments on her new hat.” – David Zinn painted a small fox peeking from a tree stump, humorously topped with real grass resembling a hat. A playful blend of chalk art and nature. More new by David Zinn!: Playful Art By David Zinn (10 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
7. Nature and Face — Asparn an der Zaya, Austria
Natalia Rak’s mural shows a young woman’s profile with her hair transformed into blooming flowers and green leaves, painted against a deep purple wall. More by Natalia Rak!: 10 Breathtaking Murals by Natalia Rak That Turn City Walls Into Dreams🔗 Follow Natalia Rak on Instagram
8. Fluidform — Wales, UK
A land art installation by Jon Foreman made of carefully arranged stones on a beach, forming a spiral pattern that blends with the shoreline. More new by Jon Foreman!: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
9. Dog and Farmer — Smug in Nullawil, Australia
A large-scale rural portrait featuring a dog resting against a farmer’s hand, painted across the curved surface of a silo. The mural shows detailed textures in the dog’s fur and the farmer’s checked shirt. More: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life🔗 Follow Smug on Instagram
10. Concrete Horizons — Edoardo Ettorre in Tbilisi, Georgia
A mural of two children holding a plant together, one standing on a chair while the other lifts the pot. The work shows soft lighting and realistic shadows across the building facade.🔗 Follow Edoardo Ettorre on Instagram
11. Lacewing — Sweo & Nikita in Caudry, France
A three-dimensional butterfly painted with lace-like patterns and metallic tones. The wings appear to fold out from the wall, surrounded by geometric shapes.🔗 Follow Sebastien Sweo on Instagram and Nikita on Instagram
12. Guardian of the Green Realm — Viviana Gómez & Siervo in Tunja, Colombia
A mural featuring a figure holding swirling green and yellow forms that shape into a lion’s head. A dove flies above, and flowers cover the lower part of the wall.🔗 Follow Viviana Gómez on Instagram & Siervo on Instagram
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