The Smurfs, the adorable blue creatures created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo, have been stealing the hearts of children and adults alike since 1958.

These charming characters have not only inspired movies and merchandise but have also made their way into street art around the world. In this blog post, we’ll delve into 8 smurf street art pieces and explore why we can’t help but fall in love with these iconic characters.

The Smurfs have become synonymous with childhood innocence, adventure, and community, which explains their timeless appeal. Their vibrant personalities, from the wise Papa Smurf to the ever-curious Smurfette, provide a familiarity and relatability that resonates with people of all ages.

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Smurfette’s Banana Snack – By Bill McEvoy, Dublin, Ireland.

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Wanna Smurf? – Mosaic Tile Art in Bristol, UK. Photo by scooj.

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Cartoon Mash-Up – By Kid30, Nottingham, UK.

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Smurf Against Racism – By Toxicómano Callejero in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Smurf Hates Street Art – By FAKE, Bristol, England

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Anarchist Smurfs – By Herr Nilsson in Stockholm, Sweden.

More by Herr Nilsson: Interview with Swedish street artist Herr Nilsson (+18 artworks).

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Smurf Face – By Bustart in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Graffiti Smurf!

More: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)

Which one is your favorite?

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Cute Animals (25 Photos)

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)

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More cute street art!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)

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Which is your favorite?

Blackjaguar

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A Flourishing New Start

Studio Giftig, the talented artist duo from the Netherlands, has unveiled a captivating new mural at Hit the North 2023, Ireland’s largest street art festival, in Belfast, UK. The artwork features flax flowers, symbolizing new beginnings and paying tribute to the city’s rich history of linen production. Join us as we explore the inspiration and meaning behind this stunning mural and learn more about the artists themselves.

The Artwork: Flax Flowers and New Beginnings

Studio Giftig’s mural, painted on a former linen mill in Belfast, beautifully depicts flax flowers, which have long been a symbol of fresh starts and new beginnings. In local tradition, flax plants are gifted to newlyweds to bless their new homes. The mural’s vibrant colors and intricate details bring life to the once-industrial building, celebrating the city’s heritage and the spirit of renewal.

The Artists: Studio Giftig’s Journey

Comprised of Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek, Studio Giftig is a Netherlands-based artist duo known for their highly detailed and (sur)realistic murals. The two artists began collaborating in 2007 and have since developed a unique visual language that sets their work apart. Today, Studio Giftig creates both autonomous work and pieces for galleries and prominent clients, leaving their mark on urban landscapes worldwide.

Discover More of Studio Giftig’s Work

To learn more about Studio Giftig and their extraordinary street art, be sure to follow them on Instagram and visit their website. We also invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with Studio Giftig’s work in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.

Embracing Renewal and Belfast’s Heritage

Studio Giftig’s flax flower mural at Hit the North 2023 in Belfast is a breathtaking tribute to the city’s linen industry and a symbol of new beginnings. The artwork showcases the incredible talent of the artist duo and their ability to bring life and meaning to urban spaces. Don’t miss the opportunity to admire this remarkable piece and celebrate the vibrant heritage of Belfast.

More by Studio Giftig: 7 pics: “Wild Hearts” by Studio Giftig in The Hague, The Netherlands

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2022-06-19 21:31:33

7 pics: “Wild Hearts” by Studio Giftig in The Hague, The Netherlands

Street Artists Studio Giftig

“Wild Hearts” by Studio Giftig in The Hague, Netherlands for The Hague Street Art.

Studio Giftig: The highest mural of the Netherlands (50m) and fifth Music & Murals painting. The song “Wild Hearts” was suggested by the guys from DI-RECT as inspiration for the mural. It’s about your life path and that you must live it to the fullest. Floating persons open their coats, from which a light of life shines on various typical fragments of life.

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Lumen Street Theatre

Painted Octopus on a bollard by Lumen Street Theatre for a Scavenger Hunt they arranged in Limerick, Ireland.

About Lumen Street Theatre: As a Street Theatre Company drawing on the rich and influential tradition of Limerick City’s own Umbrella Project, Lumen seeks to engage with the public by presenting scenes and performances that are visually spectacular, distinctive and inspiring within the setting of Limerick’s Urban Landscape. Lumen desires to revitalise the arts in the local community by engaging with this community to collectively create their art through artistic outreach programs, workshops and community participation, and to present the finest of street art and theatre at both a National and International standard.

More like this: 4 Photos of Octopus Mural by Tyler Toews in Vancouver, Canada

Photo by James Gammell

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4 Photos of Octopus Mural by Tyler Toews in Vancouver, Canada

Muralist Tyler Toews

Octopus by Tyler Toews in Vancouver, Canada, for the Vancouver Mural Festival 2018.

More by Tyler Toews: By Tyler Toews in Trail British Columbia, Canada

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Shark fins poking out of fields of wheat

Sharks in wheat field along Highway 8 in Ontario, west of Dublin, have become a tradition.

Latest shark-artist is Anne Melady, an 75 and retired nurse and landowner. Anne thought she would have some fun by placing these “shark fins” in her wheat field west of Dublin, inspired by another shark installation last year. She calls them Great Wheat Sharks. All Melady wants is for those driving by the field to get a laugh amid the pandemic doom and gloom.

Cat – Mural by Dan Leo at Waterford Walls in Waterford, Ireland

Graphic Muralist Dan Leo

By Dan Leo.

Dan Leo about himself:

Born in London in 84 I moved to Ireland at a young age. Always having had an interest in art, my enthusiasm grew from the consumption of 90s cartoons and having a keen interest in American sports logos and graphic design.

My style has evolved over the years as I believe it should. It’s important to keep moving forward and explore new approaches as well as improve on existing ones. Animals have always been something I have had respect for and as you can see feature almost exclusively in my work. Nature is a never ending source of inspiration.

Painting has given me the opportunity to travel and meet many like minds and I’m grateful to be able to do what I love.

Deer – Mural by Dan Leo Fallow in New Ross, IrelandHawk – Mural by Dan Leo Fallow in Portstewart, Northern IrelandBee – Mural by Dan LeoGuillemot – Mural by Dan Leo at Open House Festival in Bangor, Northern Ireland