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Speaking To Your Heart (12 Photos)
Content warning: From a hollow figure seated by Lake Geneva to a towering angel built from confiscated knives in England, these works show grief, burden, and quiet care. We visit a fragmented traveler in Venice, a face-in-hands mural in Gambettola, a mother bent under hou
From a hollow figure seated by Lake Geneva to a towering angel built from confiscated knives in England, these works show grief, burden, and quiet care. We visit a fragmented traveler in Venice, a face-in-hands mural in Gambettola, a mother bent under household weight in Torrelavega, a stone‑filled body in the U.S., a Rubens tribute in The Hague, and two hugging cabinets in Olsztyn.
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1. Melancholy — Albert György in Geneva, Switzerland
Bronze figure with an empty torso sits on a bench, head bowed and arms crossed. The void forms the core of the work, framed by lakefront parkland.
2. Hell Is Round the Corner — Bifido in Gambettola, Italy
Large-scale paste-up of a man covering his face spans a brick façade. Existing windows and vents align with the head and hands, adding depth to the expression. More photos!: HELL IS ROUND THE CORNER
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3. Knife Angel — Alfie Bradley in Carlisle, England
Twenty-seven‑foot sculpture assembled from more than 100,000 surrendered knives. Outstretched hands and feathered wings are formed from blades and handles. More!: Made of 100,000 knives removed from UK streets
4. Les Voyageurs — Bruno Catalano in Venice, Italy
Bronze traveler faces the Grand Canal with suitcase in hand. Large sections of the torso and legs are missing, creating a clean cut-out through the figure. More by Bruno Catalano!: Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos)
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5. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in Portland, USA
Human form made from a steel armature filled with rounded stones. The crouched pose and packed weight emphasize heaviness and stillness.
🔗 Follow Celeste Roberge on Instagram
6. A Mother’s Love — Part of a project called Deconstruction in Torrelavega, Spain
Figurative street sculpture built from white household appliances and objects. A bent parent holds a child while carrying a towering stack, showing domestic load. More about it!: The weight on a mother’s shoulders
You can read more about it here.
7. Old Woman and Boy with Candles — Julien de Casabianca in The Hague, Netherlands
Large mural adaptation of Rubens’s painting shows two figures lit by a single flame. The candlelight effect reads clearly on the high-rise façade at dusk.
🔗 Follow Julien de Casabianca on Instagram
8. Hugging Cabinets — Adam Okuciejewski & Szymon Czarnowski in Olsztyn, Poland
Two utility boxes are painted with simple eyes and arms, creating a small embrace. Grass field and roadside setting keep the scene informal and direct.
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9. El Perro — Omar Alonso in Barranquilla, Colombia
A mural of a dog resting inside a painted box, using perspective to make the animal appear as if it is lying partly outside the wall. The body is stretched across the floor of the box, with the sky visible behind it.
🔗 Follow Omar Alonso on Instagram
10. Bunny Line
A young child appears to join a line of sculpted rabbits, creating a seamless and charming illusion of waiting their turn.
11. Hands Holding a Tree Sculpture
A large-scale sculpture of two white hands gently cradling a growing tree emphasizes the connection between humanity and nature. This installation serves as a striking symbol of environmental care and urban greenery.
12. Fishermen at Dawn — SPURONE in Tampico, Mexico
A calm riverside scene depicting two men in a boat under soft morning light. The reflection across the wall creates depth and stillness, turning architecture into landscape.
🔗 Follow SPURONE on Instagram
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Absolutely Beautiful (9 Photos)
From surreal sculptures set in lush landscapes to lifelike murals transforming city walls, these eight works capture the many ways public art can inspire. This collection takes you from vivid nature scenes to intimate portraits, with each piece offering a unique encounter in the open air. Featured are artists from Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia, and beyond.
1. True Nature — Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Cancun, Mexico
A monumental white sculpture of a figure holding its own face as a mask, with the head’s interior open to reveal dense tropical greenery. This work merges art with the natural environment, creating a striking visual link between human identity and the surrounding jungle.🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Mural by David Barrera — Fene, Spain
A vibrant building facade mural showing a young boy standing beside a white dog, facing a woman playing guitar. The central structure of the building separates the two figures but keeps them visually connected through color and composition.🔗 Follow David Barrera on Instagram
3. Mural by Wedo Goas — Salobreña, Spain
A portrait of a woman in a loose cream shirt, sitting with fruit and a glass of drink in front of her. The soft light and calm expression give the piece a classical, painting-like quality.🔗 Follow Wedo Goas on Instagram
4. Mural by Mona Caron — Le Locle, Switzerland
A towering mural of the Gentiana lutea plant painted along the full height of a tall concrete building. The bright yellow flowers and lush green leaves contrast sharply with the grey urban backdrop. More photos!: Flower mural by Mona Caron in Le Locle, Switzerland🔗 Follow Mona Caron on Instagram
5. Silo Art by SMUG — Lameroo, South Australia
A massive mural on grain silos showing a bearded man in a hat with clasped hands, overlaid with a golden rural sunset scene complete with a windmill and open fields. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life🔗 Follow SMUG on Instagram
6. Mural by Megan Oldhues — Toronto, Canada
A soft-focus style mural of a woman in a white dress holding a red jug, standing in a lush garden with trees and flowers. The brushstroke style evokes a painted canvas.🔗 Follow Megan Oldhues on Instagram
7. Mural by Collin van der Sluijs — Maastricht, Netherlands
A richly detailed mural of a brown bird surrounded by flowers, leaves, and smaller birds, set against a colorful, patterned background. More!: Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)🔗 Follow Collin van der Sluijs on Instagram
8. Mural by Adele Renault — Stavelot, Belgium
A mural covering the side of a building with the close-up face of a pigeon, its feathers shimmering with iridescent hues. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See🔗 Follow Adele Renault on Instagram
9. The Elder — Zion Graffiti in Bogotá, Colombia
This striking mural by Zion Graffiti, painted for Meeting Of Styles Colombia 2025, portrays the profile of an elderly man with flowing white hair and beard that merge seamlessly with the wall’s dark background.🔗 Follow Zion Graffiti on Instagram
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La Asociación Cultural Octubre vuelve a sorprender con una performance contra el machismo
La instalación artística 'Deconstrucción' ha inundado las calles de Torrelavega este sábado para llamar la atención sobre actitudes y conductas machistasRubén Alonso (elDiario.es)
The Weight We Carry (10 Photos)
Content warning: From the tangible heaviness of stone-filled sculptures to murals that address absence, poverty, and environmental destruction, these 10 works reveal the burdens we shoulder as individuals and societies. Featuring Celeste Roberge, Kevin Lee, Haohui Zhou, B
From the tangible heaviness of stone-filled sculptures to murals that address absence, poverty, and environmental destruction, these 10 works reveal the burdens we shoulder as individuals and societies. Featuring Celeste Roberge, Kevin Lee, Haohui Zhou, Bin Liu, SMUG, Innerfields, Lalone, Alexander Milov, Hijack, and Banksy, the collection spans continents and mediums, each piece offering its own perspective on what it means to carry weight — emotional, social, or physical — in public spaces.
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1. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in USA
A crouched human form constructed from a steel frame filled with smooth stones. The open lattice reveals each rock, collectively forming the figure’s mass, visually conveying the heaviness of grief.
2. The Invisibility of Poverty — Kevin Lee, Haohui Zhou & Bin Liu in China
A boy sits on stone steps, body-painted to perfectly blend into the background. The camouflage makes him almost vanish, reflecting how poverty is often overlooked in society. More!: The Invisibility of Poverty
3. Say No to Plastic — SMUG in Margate, UK
A hyper-realistic mural of a seal being freed from a tangle of blue netting by human hands. The scale and detail highlight the impact of plastic waste on marine life. More!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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4. Absent — Innerfields in Berlin, Germany
A mural of a woman embracing a person-shaped void, the missing figure painted as the same green as the wall. The absence becomes the focal point, expressing loss and separation. More photos and about this mural!: Absent – Mural by Innerfields Berlin, Germany
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5. Homeless with Dogs — Lalone in Málaga, Spain
A mural of a hooded figure sitting on the street, cradling two dogs. The life-sized perspective aligns perfectly with the viewer’s street-level gaze, blurring reality and painted imagery.
🔗 Follow Lalone on Instagram
6. Love — Alexander Milov at Burning Man, USA
Two large wire-frame adult figures sit back-to-back, each enclosing a smaller illuminated child reaching toward the other. The work captures inner innocence reaching across adult conflict.
🔗 Follow Alexander Milov on Instagram
7. When They Shoot, We Shoot — Hijack in USA
A stencil artwork depicting an armed soldier aiming at a photographer, while the photographer’s camera is aimed directly back. The piece challenges the dynamics of power and representation. More by HIJACK!: 42 Inspiring Street Art by HIJACK
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8. Follow Your Dreams (Cancelled) — Banksy in USA
A stenciled figure of a worker holding paint brushes and a bucket stands beside the slogan “Follow Your Dreams,” over which the word “Cancelled” is stamped in bold red. More!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?
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9. Sad Together
A little girl in a red dress sits curled up beside a statue posed in the exact same way. More: Playing With Statues (12 Photos)
10. Bifido in Gambettola, Italy
A large-scale mural titled “Hell Is Round The Corner” by Bifido portrays an older man holding his head in despair, masterfully integrating existing windows and architectural elements to intensify the expression of emotional distress.
🔗 Follow Follow Bifido on Instagram
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Murals That Hit You Right in the Heart (12 Photos)
Street art often captures human emotions, societal messages, and profound statements in ways words cannot fully express. From murals depicting the stark realities of conflict to uplifting images celebrating nurturing moments, the works in this collection provide a visual journey through emotional depth, cultural significance, and humanity’s complex narratives. Here, you’ll discover a child’s playful imagination reshaping reality, the raw pain of the housing crisis, heartfelt reflections on war, and compelling advocacy for social change.
More: 14 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
My Dog Sighs in Cardiff, UK
A striking mural features a detailed eye painted with Ukraine’s flag colors—blue and yellow. Within the eye’s reflection, Kyiv burns, symbolizing the human tragedy of war in Ukraine. Paint drips mimic tears, emphasizing sorrow and empathy.🔗 Follow My Dog Sighs on Instagram
Chemis in Plzeň, Czech Republic
In Plzeň, a photorealistic mural by Chemis depicts a child wrapped warmly in bed sheets holding a teddy bear, an alarm clock above signaling the passing of childhood. The mural cleverly blends with the building’s aged facade, creating a surreal peeling effect.
Smug One in Greenock, Scotland
An impactful, lifelike mural by Smug One depicts a mermaid tenderly breastfeeding her child, capturing an intimate moment while advocating for the normalization of breastfeeding in public spaces.More by SMUG: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
🔗 Follow Smug One on Instagram
Bifido in Gambettola, Italy
A large-scale mural titled “Hell Is Round The Corner” by Bifido portrays an older man holding his head in despair, masterfully integrating existing windows and architectural elements to intensify the expression of emotional distress.
Asbestos in Cork, Ireland
Asbestos addresses Ireland‘s housing crisis through a surreal mural of a person wearing a cardboard box over their head, capturing a profound feeling of helplessness and anonymity amidst the crisis.🔗 Follow Asbestos on Instagram
Oriol Arumi in Lleida, Spain
Oriol Arumi transforms an apartment block into a stunning scene depicting storks nesting high in a tree, symbolizing family, hope, and the bond between nature and urban spaces.🔗 Follow Oriol Arumi on Instagram
TANAI and Ali Zakir in Almaty, Kazakhstan
This cheerful mural by TANAI and Ali Zakir shows a child drawing a vibrant orange sun on a residential building, playfully blending street art with childhood innocence and optimism.🔗 Follow TANAI on Instagram | Follow Ali Zakir on Instagram
GOIN in Geneva, Switzerland
GOIN’s poignant stencil artwork “Peace Maker” portrays a child attempting to heal a fallen dove, symbolizing efforts toward peace amid geopolitical conflicts, notably referencing the invasion of Ukraine.
Murales Lian’s mural in Ondarroa, Spain
A black-and-white photorealistic mural of elderly hands weaving a net, painted across the full height of a residential building. While the hands and background remain monochromatic, the fishing net is brought to life with vivid strands in orange, red, pink, blue, green, and yellow. The mural pays tribute to the traditional work of women in the coastal town of Ondarroa.🔗 Follow Murales Lian on Instagram
Michael Rosato’s mural in Cambridge, Maryland, USA
This lifelike mural of Harriet Tubman is painted on the side of the Tubman Museum and Education Center. Tubman is shown stepping out of a broken brick wall, arm extended as if reaching for the viewer’s hand. Behind her, a calm riverside landscape glows under a setting sun. The artwork is titled Take My Hand and has become an iconic tribute to her legacy.🔗 Follow Michael Rosato on Instagram
Anonymous artist’s stencil in Germany
A simple yet impactful stencil showing a young woman hunched over, vomiting a stream of bright red hearts onto the sidewalk. Dressed in casual clothes and holding a smartphone in one hand, the artwork titled Lovesick captures a raw, satirical commentary on modern relationships and emotional excess.
My Dog Sighs’ mural in Eccleston, Lancashire, UK
A detailed mural of a single eye painted on a textured wall, with teal and green tones suggesting flowing tears. The reflection in the pupil shows a cobblestone street and a solitary figure, adding depth and a subtle narrative of solitude and reflection. The artwork seamlessly integrates the rough wall texture into its emotional effect.🔗 Follow My Dog Sighs on Instagram
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9 New Street Art Highlights From Around the World (April 2025)
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From a regal Venetian mask in Prague to a surreal tribute to David Bowie on a weathered wall, these newly painted murals span continents and styles. This collection captures the poetic, the playful, and the powerfully symbolic—ranging from emotional tributes and character portraits to anamorphic illusions and iconic reimaginings. Dive into these nine striking public artworks created by contemporary street artists across Europe, South America, and the U.S.
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Venetian Mask by David Reichelt in Prague, Czech Republic
A meticulously detailed portrait of a masked figure in Venetian carnival attire, painted on a freestanding wall. The mask is framed by a lavish red and gold tricorn hat with flamboyant feather plumes, contrasted against a gray background that enhances its ornate textures.
🔗 Follow David Reichelt on Instagram
The Bond That Unites Us by Nacho Basave Cavanna in Estepona, Spain
Painted across the side of a residential building, this mural depicts an elderly woman and a joyful child sharing a moment of wonder as a goldfish floats above them. Surrounding them are stylized blue fish, drawn in line art, weaving through the windows. The composition balances realism with illustrative elements to evoke warmth and generational connection.
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Mural by PRETO in Perus, Brazil for Gigantes Daraz
In this vibrant mural, a young boy beams with joy while wearing futuristic yellow armor. He holds a yellow flower and a monarch butterfly, while others flutter nearby. Painted in vivid blues and yellows, the piece conveys a mix of innocence, strength, and hope. The mural is part of the Gigantes Daraz project, and the photo was captured by Allan Destrone.
Batman by Raffa Febre and Vinao in São Paulo, Brazil
Batman emerges from a cityscape of purple and green hues, his muscular torso glowing under a neon outline. The graffiti-style background surrounds him with bats, skyscrapers, and a cosmic swirl. Photo by Marcia Marton.
🔗 Follow Raffa.Febre on Instagram
“Saint Paint” by Derek Donnelly in St. Petersburg, Florida
A smoking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle stares directly at the viewer, exuding mischief. The background is dark with glowing embers and smoke, while the turtle’s headband and singlet pop in bold red and yellow.
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3D Street Art by Juandres Vera and TARDOR in Riola, Spain
Anamorphic mural on pavement showing a woman pouring water from a pot into a stone basin that appears to plunge into the ground. The illusion is heightened by her detailed expression and the light playing on the water’s surface.
🔗 Follow Juandres Vera on Instagram | Follow TARDOR on Instagram
Mural by Lisérgico Laboratorio Creativo in Calarcá, Colombia
A young child lays among dense green foliage, hugging a sleeping cat. Golden masks resembling pre-Columbian relics float around, blending natural calm with cultural symbolism.
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Hellboy by Monkey D. Muvin in Tangerang, Indonesia
This fierce portrait shows Hellboy with glowing orange goggles and his iconic cigar. His expression is intense, painted in sharp contrast to a dark backdrop with white and red paint streaks.
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“San Bowie” by FIGUE in Madrid, Spain
David Bowie is reimagined as a sacred figure with a golden halo and red robes, blending religious iconography with Ziggy Stardust’s lightning bolt. The mural sits between graffiti-covered panels on a rough concrete wall.
From cultural references and superhero tributes to optical illusions and emotional realism, this collection showcases how public walls continue to evolve into vivid storytelling spaces. Each piece deepens the local landscape with style, humor, and striking detail—reminding us why street art remains one of the most powerful visual languages in the world.
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
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.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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Murals That Hit You Right in the Heart (12 Photos)
Content warning: Which one is your favorite?
Street art often captures human emotions, societal messages, and profound statements in ways words cannot fully express. From murals depicting the stark realities of conflict to uplifting images celebrating nurturing moments, the works in this collection provide a visual journey through emotional depth, cultural significance, and humanity’s complex narratives. Here, you’ll discover a child’s playful imagination reshaping reality, the raw pain of the housing crisis, heartfelt reflections on war, and compelling advocacy for social change.
More: 14 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
My Dog Sighs in Cardiff, UK
A striking mural features a detailed eye painted with Ukraine’s flag colors—blue and yellow. Within the eye’s reflection, Kyiv burns, symbolizing the human tragedy of war in Ukraine. Paint drips mimic tears, emphasizing sorrow and empathy.
🔗 Follow My Dog Sighs on Instagram
Chemis in Plzeň, Czech Republic
In Plzeň, a photorealistic mural by Chemis depicts a child wrapped warmly in bed sheets holding a teddy bear, an alarm clock above signaling the passing of childhood. The mural cleverly blends with the building’s aged facade, creating a surreal peeling effect.
Smug One in Greenock, Scotland
An impactful, lifelike mural by Smug One depicts a mermaid tenderly breastfeeding her child, capturing an intimate moment while advocating for the normalization of breastfeeding in public spaces.
More by SMUG: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
🔗 Follow Smug One on Instagram
Bifido in Gambettola, Italy
A large-scale mural titled “Hell Is Round The Corner” by Bifido portrays an older man holding his head in despair, masterfully integrating existing windows and architectural elements to intensify the expression of emotional distress.
Asbestos in Cork, Ireland
Asbestos addresses Ireland‘s housing crisis through a surreal mural of a person wearing a cardboard box over their head, capturing a profound feeling of helplessness and anonymity amidst the crisis.
🔗 Follow Asbestos on Instagram
Oriol Arumi in Lleida, Spain
Oriol Arumi transforms an apartment block into a stunning scene depicting storks nesting high in a tree, symbolizing family, hope, and the bond between nature and urban spaces.
🔗 Follow Oriol Arumi on Instagram
TANAI and Ali Zakir in Almaty, Kazakhstan
This cheerful mural by TANAI and Ali Zakir shows a child drawing a vibrant orange sun on a residential building, playfully blending street art with childhood innocence and optimism.
🔗 Follow TANAI on Instagram | Follow Ali Zakir on Instagram
GOIN in Geneva, Switzerland
GOIN’s poignant stencil artwork “Peace Maker” portrays a child attempting to heal a fallen dove, symbolizing efforts toward peace amid geopolitical conflicts, notably referencing the invasion of Ukraine.
Murales Lian’s mural in Ondarroa, Spain
A black-and-white photorealistic mural of elderly hands weaving a net, painted across the full height of a residential building. While the hands and background remain monochromatic, the fishing net is brought to life with vivid strands in orange, red, pink, blue, green, and yellow. The mural pays tribute to the traditional work of women in the coastal town of Ondarroa.
🔗 Follow Murales Lian on Instagram
Michael Rosato’s mural in Cambridge, Maryland, USA
This lifelike mural of Harriet Tubman is painted on the side of the Tubman Museum and Education Center. Tubman is shown stepping out of a broken brick wall, arm extended as if reaching for the viewer’s hand. Behind her, a calm riverside landscape glows under a setting sun. The artwork is titled Take My Hand and has become an iconic tribute to her legacy.
🔗 Follow Michael Rosato on Instagram
Anonymous artist’s stencil in Germany
A simple yet impactful stencil showing a young woman hunched over, vomiting a stream of bright red hearts onto the sidewalk. Dressed in casual clothes and holding a smartphone in one hand, the artwork titled Lovesick captures a raw, satirical commentary on modern relationships and emotional excess.
My Dog Sighs’ mural in Eccleston, Lancashire, UK
A detailed mural of a single eye painted on a textured wall, with teal and green tones suggesting flowing tears. The reflection in the pupil shows a cobblestone street and a solitary figure, adding depth and a subtle narrative of solitude and reflection. The artwork seamlessly integrates the rough wall texture into its emotional effect.
🔗 Follow My Dog Sighs on Instagram
More: 11 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings
Which one is your favorite?
11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
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.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?
Amazing Murals (9 Photos)
Content warning: From a giant feline glowing beneath an overpass in Russia to an elderly woman cracking walnuts in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mural collection takes us through stories painted on walls around the world. We visit rooftops in Scotland, alleyways in England,
From a giant feline glowing beneath an overpass in Russia to an elderly woman cracking walnuts in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mural collection takes us through stories painted on walls around the world. We visit rooftops in Scotland, alleyways in England, and entire facades turned into vibrant scenes of memory, imagination, and wonder. Here are 9 incredible murals, full of life, scale, and narrative.
More: 9 Beautiful Street Art Tributes to Grandparents That Will Stay With You
1. El Rebost de Padrina — Ceser87 in Sort, Spain
An elderly woman with deep wrinkles and a warm headscarf is captured cracking walnuts on a rustic table. Shelves behind her are stacked with bread, sausages, and jars, evoking a pantry from rural life.
🔗 Follow Ceser87 on Instagram
2. Daffodil Girl — SMUG in Glasgow, UK
A young girl crouches near the ground, holding a daffodil, painted with photorealistic finesse on a tall tenement wall. The background blends real architecture with the illusion of space, adding depth to the scene. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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3. Dub. — JEKS ONE in Southend-on-Sea, UK
This grayscale mural is a collaboration with photographer B4flight, depicting an elderly man with intense eyes pulling his eyelids wide open. Every wrinkle, pore, and hair is rendered with photographic accuracy. More!: 9 Murals by JEKS ONE!
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4. Balance — Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia
A woman in a blue dress balances on the backs of tilted chairs that appear to tumble beneath her. Her poise and upward stretch create a moment of quiet tension and grace. More!: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)
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5. Road Trip — Roman Linacero in Nava de la Asunción, Spain
A mural of a teal car appears parked against the wall, with a woman lounging on the roof and an older man leaning from the driver’s seat. The figures are painted in muted pastel tones and styled with relaxed familiarity.
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6. Leopard Spirit — Gooze Art (George Kurinov) in Kazan, Russia
Painted on a massive bridge column, this fantastical creature glows in oranges, greens, and blues. It resembles a mythological feline with patterns across its fur, a third eye, and swirling forest shapes surrounding it. See both columns artworks here!: Mural by Bozik in Kazan, Russia (3 photos)
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7. Philanagnosia — Wild Drawing (WD) in Grenoble, France
A child reads while seated on a giant pencil, their imagination leaping into a book-portal framed in gold. An owl perches nearby. The mural plays with 3D illusion and the perspective of the book’s thickness. More by Wild Drawing!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
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8. Rustle — SWIFTMANTIS in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
A gigantic fluffy tabby cat lounges out of a painted blue window. Its vivid green eyes and layered fur textures give the illusion it might leap out at any moment. Click here for another favorit by SWIFTMANTIS!
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9. Trapped — Bobby Rogue One in Glasgow, UK
Painted on the side of The Viceroy Bar, this mural shows a young woman with long curly hair gently placing a glass over a man standing on the ground in front of the wall. The illusion is achieved by blending the real person into the painted glass, creating a striking interactive effect. More!: 5 Stunning Bobby Rogue-One Murals You Need to See in Glasgow
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More: 11 Brilliant Bird Murals That Bring Nature to the Streets
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
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.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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6 Captivating Murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo
Content warning: Welcome to a collection of some truly amazing murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo. Their murals are more than just art on walls—they’re visual stories woven into the urban landscapes across cities like Aarhus, Huarte, Aracena, and more. Each
Welcome to a collection of some truly amazing murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo.
Their murals are more than just art on walls—they’re visual stories woven into the urban landscapes across cities like Aarhus, Huarte, Aracena, and more.
Each piece reflects their unique ability to capture human emotion and interaction, seamlessly blending realism with abstract elements to create something extraordinary. From intimate portraits to urban scenes, Blanxer and Repo’s collaborations invite you to pause, look closer, and see the world from a new perspective.
“World goal 9” by Cristian Blanxer painted on the side of a building in Aarhus, Denmark, for the 17 Walls project.
Mural titled ‘Little Giants’ by artists Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo on a building wall in Berlin, Germany, curated by Yasha Young.
“Tipularia” (La cebollera) by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo for Cantamañanas Festival in Huarte, Navarre, Spain.
Mural titled ‘Mujica Maestro’ by artists Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo, depicting José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former president of Uruguay, located in Aracena, Spain.
A quote from Mujica is associated with the mural: ‘No soy pobre, soy sobrio, liviano de equipaje, vivo con lo justo para que las cosas no me roben la libertad’ (I am not poor, I am sober, light on baggage, I live with just enough so that things do not steal my freedom).
Street mural titled ‘Más vale maña…’ by artists Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo, located in Alfamén, Spain.
The title, ‘Más vale maña…’ (Skill is better…), suggests the value of skill and hard work in daily life.
Mural titled ‘Mala hierba…’ (Bad weed…) by artists Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo, located in Aracena, Spain.
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What do you think about the murals by Cristian Blanxer? Do you have a favorite?