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They’re Escaping the Wall! (9 Photos)
Content warning: Which one is your favorite?
From giraffes nibbling balconies to goldfish swimming through walls, this collection explores some of the most eye-catching animal murals that feel like they’re stepping into the real world. These illusionistic masterpieces span continents and styles—from hyperrealism and 3D trickery to sculpture-like street art using trash. Featured works include contributions from artists like Martín Ron, BORDALO II, Odeith, SWOONKITA, and more. The pieces are not only technically brilliant, but many are placed in unexpected locations—from high-rise walls to old silos and abandoned buildings.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
Let’s dive into a visual tour of nature breaking into our cities:
3D Goldfish by Sweo & Nikita in Calais, France
A vibrant orange goldfish appears to be swimming out of a building, weaving between turquoise geometric shapes. The realistic lighting and shadows, combined with bold perspective, create a jaw-dropping 3D effect.
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Giraffe Mural by Jan Is De Man in Utrecht, Netherlands
A giraffe stretches up several stories to nibble ivy from a balcony, seamlessly blending into the architecture. Painted on a realistic forest backdrop, the mural adds humor and depth to the urban block. More by Jan Is De Man!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks That Will Make You Smile
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Platypus Mural by Jimmy Dvate in Rochester, Australia
A photorealistic close-up of a platypus covers a large silo, reflecting in rippling water. The painterly rendering and extreme detail highlight the animal’s wet fur and glossy beak.
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“Half Chimp” by BORDALO II in Lisbon, Portugal
Made entirely from trash and discarded materials, this sculpture-style mural of a chimpanzee is layered with painted accents. Its expressive face and outstretched arms cling to a peach-colored building. More by BORDALO II!: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
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3D Bee Mural by Odeith in Portugal
This massive bee looks like it’s landing right on the artist’s hand. Painted with Odeith’s signature shadowing techniques, it appears to float above the surface inside a decaying industrial space. More by Odeith!: Odeith’s Amazing 3D Art in Abandoned Spaces
Oryx Mural by Martín Ron in Doha, Qatar
An oryx, the national animal of Qatar, appears to walk through a torn wall into a cityscape. The illusion of depth and city lights behind it enhances the 3D effect. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art
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Sleeping Kitten by WA in Lima, Peru
Curled around a corner pillar, this fluffy black-and-white kitten sleeps peacefully, perfectly blending into the shadows of its surrounding environment.
Giant Cat Mural by SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand
This photorealistic tabby cat gazes into the distance from a wall several stories high. Light bounces off its fur, giving the feline an almost lifelike presence. More cats!: 45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
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Whether painted with a brush or assembled with trash, these animals bring personality, movement, and wild imagination to walls across the globe. Each mural is a reminder of how public art can surprise and delight when you least expect it—especially when it seems to leap right off the surface.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
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)
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Cute Animals (25 Photos)
Content warning: Street art makes cities more exciting, and animal-themed street art is one of the cutest ways to do it. From fun murals to giant sculptures, artists around the world bring nature to life on city streets. This collection has 25 amazing artworks, each showi
Street art makes cities more exciting, and animal-themed street art is one of the cutest ways to do it.
From fun murals to giant sculptures, artists around the world bring nature to life on city streets. This collection has 25 amazing artworks, each showing animals in creative and unexpected ways.
From a huge lynx made of recycled materials in Portugal to a bold black jaguar mural in France, these pieces mix art with a message about protecting the environment. Whether they’re painted on walls, built from straw, or made from old trash, they all celebrate the beauty of animals in surprising places.
Keep scrolling to see some of the most awesome animal street art from around the world!
More: 45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
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“E ‘Torre” by Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy.
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Black Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France.
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Statue Of Biggest Cat In The World? – By BORDALO II in Lisboa, Portugal.
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Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia.
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Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields: Inside the Wara Art Festival: 12 Sculptures!
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COLOR NOMADS DAWGS – By BillyGee Atelier, Fabian Bane Florin, and Alex Martinez in Chur, Switzerland.
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Ontario grizzly blending into its surroundings… By Sonny Behan.
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Mural by Cukin Koszalin in Miroslawiec, Poland.
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“A Glimpse of Humanity” by SMOK in Ronse, Belgium.
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A +100 years Old Dog’s Grave Receives Sticks.
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Half Baby Beaver – By Trash Artist BORDALO II in Switzerland.
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Banksy’s Street Art in London: Unmasking the Zoo of Modern Society (9 Photos)
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Mural by Nina Valkhoff in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire for Cheltenham Paint Festival.
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Fox mural by Alegria del Prado in Carballo, Spain.
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By creative genius Tom Bob: Collection 2 (31 photos)
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Have you heard the story of the squirrel and Robin?: By Curtis Hylton at Kungsgatan 11 in Oskarshamn, Sweden.
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Hungry Giraffe in Utrecht: Jan Is De Man’s Mural Feeds on Real Plants.
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By SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand.
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They made a statue to honor a stray cat that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by: Photos here!
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House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat: By Nego in Torrellas, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Looking tyred – Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo in Jyväskylä, Finland. More photos here! Here is the Google Map location if you want to see it!
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Merino Ram sculpture by Matt Sloane in Tasmania, Australia.
More about the Ram sculpture here!
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By Braga Last 1in Les Pennes Mirabeau, Southern France.
More!: Mind-Bending 3D Street Art by Braga Last One (+10 Photos)
More cute street art!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Which is your favorite?
45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
The world of street art is a vibrant, ever-evolving canvas that reflects the thoughts, ideas, and aesthetics of diverse cultures around the globe. Among this profusion of creativity, one subject stands out and continues to inspire artists across borders and continents – the cat.
This feline-inspired street art phenomenon is far-reaching, with each corner of the world lending its own unique perspective to the representation of cats in public art. In the bustling cities of Japan, for example, where the cat is considered a symbol of good luck, you might spot murals depicting ‘Maneki-neko’ or the ‘beckoning cat’, a common Japanese talisman believed to bring fortune and prosperity.Across the Atlantic, in the urban landscapes of New York or Los Angeles, artists portray cats as emblems of the city’s spirit – independent, resourceful, and resilient. These murals often depict cats prowling rooftops or lounging lazily in the sun-drenched corners of the city, much like their human counterparts.
The styles in this collection range from super realistic to bold and colorful. Each piece tells its own story, celebrating how much people love cats. This collection is full of surprises and purr-sonality!
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About: House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat2.
About: The Giant Kitten3.
About: The Red Cat Mural: A Street Art Piece by LeHo Artwork in Taipei4.
About: They made a statue to honor a stray cat that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by5.
About: Street (cat) Art by SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand (4 photos)6.
About: Street Art by DALeast – In Paris, France7.
About: Cat! – Street art by Näutil in Réthoville, France (9 photos)8.
Photo by Strangefruit Street Art.
About: Pelle Svanslös mural by Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden.9.
About: Summer and Winter by Braga Last One in southern France (6 photos and video)10.
About: 6 pics: Lynx Cat – Made of plastic waste by BORDALO II in Lisboa, Portugal11.
About: Street Art in Valparaíso, Chile12.
About: Cat by Stamatis Laskos in Naousa, Imathia, Greece13.
About: Cat Mural by Dan Leo (+ 4 more animals)14.
About: Meow meow (5 photos)15.
About: Cat In A Box – By Vladi in Hong Kong16.
About: A feast for the eyes with the enchanting cat mural by artist Uriginal in Barcelona (4 photos)17.
About: Sleeping Painted Cat by Jack Lack in Grenoble, France18.
About: Black Cat mural by 3MK in Ptolemaida, Greece19.
About: Cute Star Cat by Sagie in Jönköping, Sweden20.
About: Cat waiting for mouse – 11 Paste Ups by LIZ ART BERLIN21.
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About: Cat in London by Neon Artist David Speeduk25.
About: Cat Lover by Spray Lover in Lisbon, Portugal (4 photos)26.
About: Cat mural by LexusOne in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia27.
About: We will meet again in another life when we are both cats28.
About: The natural movement of this cat sculpture is amazing29.
About: All Cats Are Beautiful (Dirty Van Art)30.
About: There was some racist rubbish here but I covered it up with this picture of a cat31.
About: Cat – Street Art by JPS32.
About: Sleeping kitten 2 by WA in Lima, Peru33.
About: Big ginger kitten escaping from the side of the building34.
About: 1312 Hello Kitty35.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHBH-nUJGx8About: Street Artist N.M in Flensburg, Germany
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About: Happy Cats! – In Kyiv, Ukraine37.
About: Unknown artist and location38.
About: Snow Cats climbing trees39.
About: Cat lights in Zelenogradsk, Russia40.
About: This is in Germany, made to honor all homeless cats (3 pics)41.
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About: #caturstones on #caturday44.
About: The Cat Trace (Caturday #69)45.
About: Street Art by 0331C – A Collection46.
About: 6 Photos of Street Art by Banksy in Gaza, Palestine: “People only look at pictures of kittens”Which cat is your favorite? Should we do more blog posts with street art of cats?
This dog doesn't realize that the cat is a painting
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