Street Artist Curtis Hylton

By Curtis Hylton for UPFEST in Bristol, UK.

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Parrot mural by Curtis Hylton for Upfest – Upfest – The Urban Paint Festival in Bristol, UK: https://t.co/xq8gbwoWb3 pic.twitter.com/hc566gaSfK

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2024-03-31 04:35:32

Parrot mural by Curtis Hylton for UPFEST in Bristol, UK

Street Artist Curtis Hylton

By Curtis Hylton for UPFEST in Bristol, UK.

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Photo by David Multicapture

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Parrot mural by Curtis Hylton for Upfest – Upfest – The Urban Paint Festival in Bristol, UK: https://t.co/xq8gbwoWb3 pic.twitter.com/hc566gaSfK

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Some street art is finished when the paint dries.

These works need something else: a canal, a puddle, a water stain, wet pavement, or a rising tide. Water completes the idea. Without it, the joke, illusion, or warning is only half there.

First up: This upside-down mural is upright in reflection

🌊 “Floating World” — By Ray Bartkus in Marijampolė, Lithuania 🇱🇹

Ray Bartkus’s own street-art archive lists “Floating World” as a 2015 MaLonNY 2 work in Marijampolė, and the city’s visitor page places it on the Old Dam building. Bartkus painted it upside down on purpose. On the wall, the swimmers, rowers, and swans look reversed. In the water reflection, they line up right-side-up.

💡 Nerd Fact: MaLonNY is not just a festival name. According to Lithuania Travel, it blends Marijampolė, London, and New York, connecting the city to the international art worlds that shaped the project.

More: This upside-down mural is upright in reflection

🔗 Visit Ray Bartkus’s website

💧 “Reflejos / Reflections” — By Martín Ron in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina 🇦🇷

Ron introduced the mural as “Reflejos” in San Nicolás de los Arroyos. Reuters coverage of the project, republished by The Indian Express, connected the two 40-meter-high murals to the Paraná River’s historic drought. Here, the painted water does more than mirror the child in the poncho; it carries the environmental question.

💡 Nerd Fact: The Paraná is not just background scenery here. In 2021, Reuters reported that Argentina urged people to save water when the river reached a 77-year low, affecting wetlands, farming, and grain transport.

More: Reflections — Mural by Martín Ron in Argentina

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🏘️ “Under the bridge” — By Wen2 in Amiens, France 🇫🇷

Amiens Métropole lists Wen2’s 2025 fresco as “Under the bridge” at Pont des Becquerelles, created with CURB and Caparol France. The work imagines part of a historic Saint-Leu street breaking loose and moving beneath the bridge; the water below doubles the houses, so the underpass starts to look like a floating village.

💡 Nerd Fact: Amiens already has a strong water identity. The city’s tourism office describes the nearby Hortillonnages as a mosaic of floating gardens and waterways at the gateway of the Saint-Leu quarter.

More: Amazing Street Art (8 Photos)

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☔ “Akihabara” — By Dan Kitchener in Southend-on-Sea, UK 🇬🇧

Dan Kitchener brings a rainy Tokyo backstreet to a wall in England. In his own post about the Southend mural, he describes it as a freehand Akihabara/Tokyo street scene made for the town’s first mural festival. Umbrellas, neon signs, and wet pavement blur together, with the painted reflections doing as much work as the figures.

💡 Neon Fact: Akihabara is not just a random Tokyo reference. GO TOKYO describes Akihabara Electric Town as an area that grew from electronics shops into “Akiba,” a pop-culture district packed with computers, anime, manga, and specialty stores.

More: Akihabara by Dan Kitchener in Southend-on-Sea

🔗 Visit Dan Kitchener’s website

🌧️ “Rain Swing” — By Golsa Golchini in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹

Golsa Golchini uses the water damage already on the wall. Two long streaks become swing ropes. A tiny painted girl does the rest.

💡 Nerd Fact: Golchini often works at a scale where the wall’s damage becomes part of the story. Here, the stains are not a flaw to hide; they are the swing ropes.

More: You Might Walk Past These—But They’re Tiny Masterpieces in Disguise

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🌈 “The Things We Do” — By Chris Wiedmann in San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸

This mural is often shared online as “Colour Rain,” but the artist’s own archive page linked below titles it “The Things We Do.” Rainbow drips pour down the arched wall, and the small umbrella figure gives the scene its center. The result is simple, bright, and instantly readable.

💡 Nerd Fact: The title changes how the piece reads. “Colour Rain” describes what people remember first, but Wiedmann’s archive title, “The Things We Do,” makes the umbrella figure feel less like decoration and more like a small character choosing to stand there.

More: Colour Rain — By Chris Wiedmann in San Francisco

🔗 Visit Chris Wiedmann’s archive page for the mural

🐈 “Just another rainy day” — By John D’oh in Bristol, UK 🇬🇧

John D’oh takes the old saying and makes it literal in “Just another rainy day”. Cats and dogs fall from above while the man underneath calmly holds an umbrella, as if this forecast is just part of daily life in Bristol.

💡 Nerd Fact: John D’oh’s official site says he has worked with 3D installations and mixed-media street art, but this piece works more like a one-panel cartoon: old idiom, simple stencil, instant punchline.

More: Just another rainy day

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🍾 Bottle-cap umbrella scene — By Roy’s People in London, UK 🇬🇧

Roy’s People turns a beer bottle cap into a city umbrella. Londonist featured this exact rainy miniature in a preview of Roy Tyson’s Little Heroes show at Curious Duke Gallery, where some tiny scenes were later placed around east London.

💡 Tiny Fact: The Little Heroes idea was not only about superheroes. Londonist described the show as looking at everyday heroism too, which makes the bottle-cap umbrella feel like a tiny act of care rather than just a clever prop.

More: Tiny Heroes Take To The Streets Of London

🔗 Visit Roy’s People website

🪣 The Water Carrier — By Juandres Vera & TARDOR in Riola, Spain 🇪🇸

The pavement opens into a hidden spring. An artist-added Street Art Cities entry places the collaborative 3D work at Carrer Sant Cristòfol in Riola, Valencia. From the right angle, a woman kneels in clear water with a clay jug, while the shadows and broken edges make the street look as if it has been cut open just beneath the tiles.

💡 Nerd Fact: Street Art Cities marks the Riola work as “Added by the artist,” which is useful for a piece like this because pavement works are often photographed, reposted, and separated from their exact location very quickly.

More: A Hidden Spring Beneath the Street in Riola, Spain

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🚣 Boat of Silence — By SPURONE in Tampico, Mexico 🇲🇽

SPURONE paints still water across the building, using the windows as part of the scene. In his own post from the Tampico Renace SAF project, he frames the work around navigating adversity and uncertainty, which makes the quiet boat feel more like a state of mind than a simple scene.

💡 Nerd Fact: Tampico sits on the northern bank of the Pánuco River, close to the Gulf of Mexico, so a mural about boats and uncertainty also lands in a city shaped by water, ports, and movement.

More: Art That Feels Real (12 Photos)

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🌍 “I Don’t Believe in Global Warming” — By Banksy in London, UK 🇬🇧

First reported beside Regent’s Canal in Camden in December 2009, just after the Copenhagen climate talks, the work lets the canal finish the sentence: Banksy’s red words sink below the waterline.

💡 Nerd Fact: Timing mattered. The Guardian reported the work on December 21, 2009, right after the Copenhagen climate summit, so the canal wall became a public footnote to a stalled global summit.

More: “I Don’t Believe in Global Warming” by Banksy

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🔴 “Waterline” — By James Colomina in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱

Colomina’s own post titles the Amsterdam installation “Waterline”, and Reuters described it as one of two red canal works confronting rising waters. The red figure paints a line above the current canal level, making the water below feel less like scenery and more like a warning.

💡 Nerd Fact: Reuters noted that the Netherlands relies heavily on dikes, canals, and pumps for flood prevention, with about a third of its land below sea level. That makes Amsterdam’s canals more than a pretty setting for this work.

More: For The Planet (11 Photos)

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2024-12-02 21:09:19

This upside-down mural is upright in reflection

“Floating World” by Ray Bartkus in Marijampolė, Lithuania.

This remarkable mural by Ray Bartkus was intentionally painted upside-down to create a magical effect. The swimmers, rowers, and swans appear right-side-up only when reflected in the waters of the Šešupė River, which flows through the heart of the city.

Visitors to the old dam are invited to rediscover the mural’s beauty time and time again. As Bartkus explains:

“The drawing itself is created in reverse, and its true form is revealed only in the water’s reflection. I hope that every time people pass by, they will discover something new, because this artwork, like our days in life, is never the same as it was yesterday.”

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From towering floral murals in Switzerland and Serbia to delicate natural creations shaped from petals and stones, these works bring us closer to nature in public space. Featured are a bird mural in the UK, a prowling ocelot in Belgium, and sculptures blending seamlessly with gardens. Each piece highlights a different way artists connect the human world with the natural one.

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1. Bird and Hand — Bacon in Southend-on-Sea, UK

A large mural showing a hand patterned with flowers holding a bird, surrounded by blooming yellow petals. The piece emphasizes balance between human and natural forms.

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2. Halved — Sculpt the World in Pembrokeshire, Wales

An arrangement of stones on the beach forming a circular yin-yang shape. Different sizes and colors of rocks create a sense of rhythm with the surrounding landscape. More!: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)

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3. Coral Peonies — Korallpionen in Frauenfeld, Switzerland

A mural featuring tall pink coral peonies painted across the side of an apartment building. The flowers rise above windows, merging architecture and nature.

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4. Natural Bird Art — Hannah Bullen-Ryner in the UK

A bird shape created on the ground using petals, leaves, pine needles, and seeds. The vibrant purple and green tones highlight the fragility of ephemeral land art. More!: Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner

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5. Ocelot — SMOK in Belgium

A mural of an ocelot crouching low against a brick wall. The animal’s gaze is intense, with detailed fur patterns blending into the red brick surface.

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6. The Glass Slipper — Philip Jackson in the UK

A garden sculpture of a tall, elegant figure in a flowing dress with a wide sculptural hat. The work blends stone textures with the surrounding greenery. More!: 10 Haunting Sculptures by Philip Jackson

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7. Thirst for Nature — Artez in Belgrade, Serbia

A mural of a woman holding a vase of flowers to her face. Her patterned robe and the oversized bouquet connect urban walls with natural growth.

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8. Pheasants — Collin Van der Sluijs in Laon, France

A large mural of two pheasants in a dynamic scene. Bright plumage and strong movement dominate the wall, contrasting with the muted building background. More!: Out Standing… Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)

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2025-12-28 10:34:05

Absolutely Stunning (12 Photos)

From an enormous child peering into a mirror in Italy to a serene bear reading under a leafy tree, this collection brings together 12 amazing public artworks from across the globe. You’ll see emotional murals, surreal 3D illusions, beautiful interactions with nature, and imaginative urban storytelling.

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1. Sogno — By LIGAMA in Ravanusa, Italy

A giant boy appears to crawl across the wall, peering into a mirror that seamlessly blends into the ground below. His shirt reads “Sogno” (dream), adding a symbolic layer to this hyper-realistic mural.

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2. Hallow — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA

A monumental wooden sculpture of a woman gently opens her chest to reveal an empty space within. Surrounded by flowering trees, the piece conveys a sense of calm and introspection.

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3. Three Horses — By Łukasz Kieł in Amsterdam, Netherlands

A monochromatic mural features three highly detailed horse heads emerging from a floral composition of roses and leaves. The soft shading gives it the look of a classical pencil drawing.

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4. Nadine and the Chartreuse Respite — By David Zinn in USA

A small mouse named Nadine leans back peacefully against a tree trunk painted on a sidewalk. The leaves of a real green plant complete the canopy, forming a perfect natural shade for this quiet reading moment. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn! (15 Photos)

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5. Curious Child

A towering mural depicts a boy using a magnifying glass to inspect something on the ground. The real person walking below enhances the sense of scale, turning the wall into a playful scene.

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6. Fishing Shadow — By Louis DUPART in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France

A man and dog sit high on a wall, fishing into the void, while their shadows stretch down toward apartment windows. The placement plays with perspective and light.

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7. Ocean Encounter — By SEYB in Indre-et-Loire, France

This deep blue mural brings a shark to life as it swims toward the viewer through beams of sunlight. The 3D-style rendering gives the illusion of depth and movement.

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8. Stacked Lives — By Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany

A colorful wall of miniature apartments shows dozens of lively characters in exaggerated, cartoonish style. From daily routines to humorous vignettes, each section tells its own story.

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9. Echoes of Harmony by Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Music is the universal language connecting people and cultures, regardless of their background or situation. The mural on Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s facade portrays the merger of two worlds: an embrace between a street musician and a concert violinist. The artwork symbolizes the power of music to break down barriers and unite communities.

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10. Mural by Carles Arola in Calonge, Spain

This large-scale mural turns a flat facade into a detailed village scene with balconies, townspeople, a white horse, and even wine barrels in an open cellar. Every element is rendered to match the stone wall texture, blending history and realism into the environment. More photos here!

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11. Flame Keepers — Mandi Caskey in Seneca Falls, New York

Mural by Mandi Caskey at 37 Fall Street in Seneca Falls, birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. It shows two women passing a flame between their hands. The older woman wears a sash reading “1848 Vote for Women.” The background includes a crescent moon, clouds, and white butterflies.

Mandi Caskey: Tribute to the enduring fight for women’s rights across generations. This mural captures an intimate moment of exchange. A suffragette passing a living flame into the hands of a modern woman. The fire represents knowledge, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equity. The suffragette’s steady presence honors the women of Seneca Falls who fought to secure the right to vote, while the younger woman receives the flame with reverence and determination, carrying that light forward into a more inclusive future. Both figures rise from the water, a symbol of rebirth and the roots of Seneca Falls, where the first Women’s Rights Convention reshaped history. Her sash belongs to the past. Her buttons belong to the present. And the moths gather in remembrance, for everyone, who gave their life to the cause. Let’s keep the light burning for all.

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12. Guardian of Home — Ilia Malomoshchenko in Vologda, Russia

A tall mural depicting a woman wrapped in a patterned shawl, standing against the facade of a residential building. Her clothing is composed of detailed scenes showing houses, interiors, decorative motifs, and a small boat at the bottom.

🔗 Follow Ilia Malomoshchenko on Instagram

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City streets are full of hidden magic. It is easy to rush past these little moments of joy. But street artists leave wonderful surprises for us to find. Take a break today and find a reason to smile!

This collection features 8 incredible artworks that turn ordinary walls into extraordinary scenes. You will find clever 3D illusions and breathtaking beauty. We have everything from playful street art statues to grand murals. These pieces will definitely brighten your day. They are a great reminder that art is truly everywhere.

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🐶 The Tug of War — By Unknown Artist in a Public Park 🌍

Sometimes neighborhood pets decide to join the street art scene. This is a perfect example of public sculptures becoming a stage for spontaneous comedy. See more funny moments here: Playing With Statues (12 Photos)

🐈 Peeking Cat — By Andy Dice Davies in Cheltenham, UK 🇬🇧

You can find this curious feline at Little Herberts Nature Reserve. Street artist Andy Dice Davies (also known as Dice67) painted it. He used the shape of the tunnel to create a giant surprise for everyone walking by.

Andy Dice Davies says this is a painting of his actual cat. That is his son in the picture too. It is located in Cheltenham at Little Herberts Nature Reserve. He saw the line of black bricks and just had to paint this mural.

💡 Nerd Fact: Andy “Dice” Davies is not just painting in Cheltenham, he is also the founder and director of the Cheltenham Paint Festival, a project that grew out of local paint jams and helped turn the town into a walking street-art map.

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🦌 Wildlife — By Cukin Koszalin in Miroslawiec, Poland 🇵🇱

Street artist Cukin Koszalin pays a beautiful tribute to local nature with this breathtaking mural. He believes wildlife holds answers to questions we have not yet learned to ask. See more angles of this amazing piece: Mural by Cukin Koszalin in Miroslawiec, Poland

💡 Nerd Fact: The location has real wildlife history: conservationists describe the Mirosławiec herd as the founder European bison herd in the region, started with just eight animals in 1980 before growing into a wild population around West Pomerania.

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🏠 Stacking Houses — By Francisco Fonseca in Ôlas, Portugal 🇵🇹

This fun mural was created for the Douro Streetart Festival 2025. It transforms a single building into a towering vertical village. The painting features beautiful traditional Portuguese homes neatly stacked on top of each other.

💡 Nerd Fact: Douro Street Art Festival is about more than decorating walls; its mission is to connect contemporary muralism with the Douro Valley’s villages, vineyards, river, mountains, and local stories, turning small towns into an open-air gallery rooted in regional identity.

🔗 Follow Francisco Fonseca on Instagram

🐘 Elephant Twinning — By Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

Street art legend Falko Fantastic is famous for his signature colorful elephants. Here he masterfully blends the surrounding trees right into the artwork. It makes nature an essential and playful part of this graffiti piece.

💡 Nerd Fact: Falko’s elephant obsession began with a strange detour: he has said that chickens he painted in Senegal caused trouble with locals, so he switched to elephants and the idea stuck, as reported by The Citizen.

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🐾 Protective Paws — By Unknown Artist in an Unknown City 🌍

Sometimes the absolute best street art is hidden in the tiny details. This beautiful bronze handle features a mother cat protecting her kitten. It adds a wonderful touch of storytelling to a simple urban doorway.

💡 Nerd Fact: This little cat belongs to a surprisingly old design tradition: museums preserve bronze door knockers shaped like animals and mythological creatures, including a late medieval lion at the British Museum and elaborate Venetian examples at the Met.

🐇 White Rabbit — By URZE and CHAD in Mexico 🇲🇽

This is a truly mesmerizing mural collaboration by street artists URZE and CHAD. The piece blends intricate calligraffiti with a surreal design. It is a brilliant reimagining of the famous time-obsessed rabbit from Wonderland.

💡 Nerd Fact: The art form’s name has its own rabbit hole: Dutch artist Niels “Shoe” Meulman helped popularize calligraffiti with the idea that “a word is an image and writing is painting”, turning letters into the main characters of the artwork.

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📷 Natural Frame — By Collettivo FX in Palermo, Italy 🇮🇹

This is a very clever indoor and outdoor art intervention. A simple balcony doorway is transformed into a giant camera lens. It perfectly frames the beautiful natural landscape. The result is a permanent and living photograph for everyone to enjoy.

💡 Nerd Fact: Pizzo Sella is not an ordinary ruin. Manifesta 12 describes it as a symbol of Palermo’s “Sacco di Palermo,” where hurried permits and illegal construction scarred about one million square metres before artists later founded the Pizzo Sella Art Village in 2013.

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2025-11-14 03:06:27

Made You Smile (12 Photos)

From cats playing with street lamps in Northern Ireland to a little girl joining bronze children in a park, these clever and playful works of public art were designed to make passersby smile. Here’s a collection of murals, interventions, and sculptures that brighten with imagination and humor.

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1. Cats Mural — Woskerski in Larne, Northern Ireland

A mural of two ginger cats, one sitting and the other reaching up toward a real lamp post, painted on the side of Ruby’s Bodega. The artwork blends with the streetlight, turning it into a toy for the cats. More!: 9 Times WOSKerski Made UK Walls Feel Like Glitches in Reality

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2. “E ‘Torre” — Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy

A large mural of a reclining dog stretches across the wall of a building, its lifelike scale making the man standing nearby look small in comparison.

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3. R2-D2 With Flowers — EFIX in France

A playful piece featuring R2-D2 holding flowers and a heart, placed next to a trash can as if giving it a gift. The design transforms the mundane into a humorous Star Wars-inspired scene.

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4. Fake Shadows — Damon Belanger in Redwood City, California, USA

A shadow painted on the pavement shows a mailbox transformed into a dinosaur-like creature with teeth, reimagining the ordinary form in a surprising way. More!: Funny Fake Shadows! (20 Photos)

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5. Flashlight Beam — Golsa Golchini in Milan, Italy

A small painted figure of a child holding a flashlight appears to project a real beam of light across a wall corner, seamlessly blending painted and natural effects. More!: You Might Walk Past These—But They’re Tiny Masterpieces in Disguise

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6. Googly-Eye Bollards — Vanyu Krastev in Bulgaria

Concrete street bollards with cracks and added googly eyes transformed into playful characters resembling Pac-Man figures along the sidewalk. More!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)

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7. Nadine and the Last Autumnal Swimmer — David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA

A chalk drawing shows a small green creature swimming in a tiled pool hidden in a square of pavement among fallen autumn leaves, with a mouse perched on the ledge. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)

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8. Playing With Statues

A child in a pink dress joins hands with bronze statues of children following a violinist, blending real life with sculpture in a park setting. More!: Playing With Statues (25 photos)

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9. Pipe Shoes

Street pipes painted with chalk outlines of colorful shoes, turning the fittings into playful legs against the wall.

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10. Flamingo Meter — Tom Bob in Massachusetts, USA

A gas meter and pipes are painted bright pink and transformed into a flamingo. The industrial hardware becomes part of a playful street art character. More by Tom Bob!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)

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11. Face in the Ruin — Nikita Nomerz

A derelict brick structure given large eyes and an open mouth painted around existing openings, turning the building into a character. More!: 17 Times Nikita Nomerz Brought Walls to Life

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12. The Light Is All Around — Endo in Čačak, Serbia

Painted around a streetlamp, this mural shows an elderly man smiling and holding the lamp as if it’s a glowing staff. The golden light and warm tone enhance the friendly character’s presence. More photos here!

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35 Stunning Nature-Inspired Street Art Creations: When Street Art meets Nature

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2025-07-26 22:01:00

When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)

When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.

In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, while in Poland, Natalia Rak painted a girl appearing to water a living tree.

These works show how street art and nature can come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.

More: 18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns

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By El Decertor – In Imbabura, Ecuador (2 photos)

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Flower Power by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brasil (3 artworks)

Raising Awareness: Street Art as a Conservation Tool

Nature-inspired street art can be a powerful means of drawing attention to endangered species and emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats. By using their talents, street artists can become advocates for environmental conservation and ignite conversations about our shared responsibility to protect the planet.

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By Nuxuno Xän – In Fort De France, Martinique

Inspiring Sustainability: Environmental Messages in Street Art

Street art that incorporates natural elements can also raise public awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable living. These awe-inspiring creations can encourage people to reflect on their impact on the environment and take action to reduce their carbon footprint, recycle, and preserve nature.

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Creating a Sense of Place: Street Art Trails and Tourism

Street art can be used to design nature trails, where visitors can explore the environment while admiring artistic masterpieces. These trails promote tourism, allowing visitors to learn about the local ecosystem, culture, and history while appreciating the art. The fusion of street art and nature can foster a deep connection with the location and enhance the overall experience.

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Flower mural by OGMillie and Floratorium in New York (5 photos)

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By Robson Melancia in Dois Córregos, Brazil

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By Xanoy – Green Smile

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By SFHIR in Málaga, Spain

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By Fauxreel in Toronto, Canada

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Street Art by David Zinn (3 photos)

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“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois 4 photos

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Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)

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Legend about Giants by Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland

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16 Photos – Street Art by Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia

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By Jonna Pohjalainen – In Turku, Finland

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By Wild Drawing in Athens, Greece

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By Oakoak in Avignon, France

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Street Art by Oakoak – Calvin and Hobbes

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By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England

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Moss Graffiti by Carly Schmitt

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Small Girl and small apple – By Oakoak

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By Sandrine Boulet

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By Sandrine Boulet

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Street Art by JPS – A Collection (+40 photos)

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Garden Hot Air Balloon – By Oakoak

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Street Art by Vinie – A Collection (24 photos)

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The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France

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“Beautiful Love” by Alter OS in Mexico City

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Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico

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Clothespin Sculpture by Mehmet Ali Uysal in Belgium.

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The Caring Hand by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland.

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Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen.

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When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.

In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, while in Poland, Natalia Rak painted a girl appearing to water a living tree.

These works show how street art and nature can come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.

More: 18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns

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By El Decertor – In Imbabura, Ecuador (2 photos)

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Flower Power by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brasil (3 artworks)

Raising Awareness: Street Art as a Conservation Tool

Nature-inspired street art can be a powerful means of drawing attention to endangered species and emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats. By using their talents, street artists can become advocates for environmental conservation and ignite conversations about our shared responsibility to protect the planet.

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By Nuxuno Xän – In Fort De France, Martinique

Inspiring Sustainability: Environmental Messages in Street Art

Street art that incorporates natural elements can also raise public awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable living. These awe-inspiring creations can encourage people to reflect on their impact on the environment and take action to reduce their carbon footprint, recycle, and preserve nature.

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Creating a Sense of Place: Street Art Trails and Tourism

Street art can be used to design nature trails, where visitors can explore the environment while admiring artistic masterpieces. These trails promote tourism, allowing visitors to learn about the local ecosystem, culture, and history while appreciating the art. The fusion of street art and nature can foster a deep connection with the location and enhance the overall experience.

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Flower mural by OGMillie and Floratorium in New York (5 photos)

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In Pondicherry, India 2 photos

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By Robson Melancia in Dois Córregos, Brazil

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By Xanoy – Green Smile

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By SFHIR in Málaga, Spain

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By Fauxreel in Toronto, Canada

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Street Art by David Zinn (3 photos)

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“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois 4 photos

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Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)

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Legend about Giants by Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland

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16 Photos – Street Art by Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia

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Street Art by Pejac – A Collection

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By Jonna Pohjalainen – In Turku, Finland

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By Wild Drawing in Athens, Greece

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Banksy Bush

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By Oakoak in Avignon, France

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By Sandrine Boulet

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Street Art by Oakoak – Calvin and Hobbes

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87 Perler Bead by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 1

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By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England

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Moss Graffiti by Carly Schmitt

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The Green Carpet – In Jaujac, France 6 photos to see it all

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Small Girl and small apple – By Oakoak

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By Sandrine Boulet

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By Sandrine Boulet

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Street Art by JPS – A Collection (+40 photos)

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Garden Hot Air Balloon – By Oakoak

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Street Art by Vinie – A Collection (24 photos)

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The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France

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“Beautiful Love” by Alter OS in Mexico City

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Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico

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Clothespin Sculpture by Mehmet Ali Uysal in Belgium.

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The Caring Hand by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland.

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Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen.

More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature

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Stone By Stone (20 Photos)

Discover the amazing world of Jon Foreman, where nature and art come together in incredible land sculptures.

Using stones, driftwood, and other natural materials, Foreman turns everyday landscapes into stunning works of art. He lives in Wales and creates art that shows how people and nature can work together. Each sculpture is carefully arranged with beautiful patterns and shapes that highlight the wonders of the natural world.

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Lux Tenebris

Jon Foreman: Created at Pensarn, Abergele. This was the last piece I made in 2021! I was glad to have gotten the chance to work on a large scale again, it had been a while! As ever I had an idea that changed as I progressed but I love that this one has curves going horizontally and vertically with a kind of half pipe effect (a curved ramp of stones either side). Also very lucky to have had the chance to capture the sea engulfing it. Although it was coming in very fast it was coming very calmly which allowed me to get plenty of photos, got my feet wet for this shot!

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Crescent

Jon Foreman: Created at Lindsway Bay, Pembrokeshire. I’m so used to following the circle round further that its hard to break the habit. Glad to have managed it with this one though! It really feels like it merges into the sand, which is something that I’m not sure I’ve succeeded in doing in the past. At least not as well as this one.

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Dissicio Quadratum

Created at Freshwater West.

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Circumflexus

Jon Foreman: Created for Llano Earth Art Fest Texas. This is the most intensive work I’ve created and took four days to complete! I initially started with the largest stones making the back of the circle, as the stones got smaller I began to realise the time that would be involved. I’d love to know how many there actually are! Photo by Laurence Winram Photography.

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Fluidus

Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!

This one was actually created before “Peruersum” (The 4 day piece created at LEAF) and is what Peruersum was based on. The difference being that I didn’t have the time fill a full circle for this one so I got the opportunity at LEAF. I love creating the familiarity between pieces of work without directly repeating something. Having said that, i don’t know that I could directly repeat a piece of work without it becoming a tiny bit different!

Also the sand was really annoying that day and every time I put a stone into the sand it created the cracks you can see between the stones, interesting effect i suppose

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Acervus Circlus

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. I love working like this, finding colours that contrast well and placing on top of one another. Very satisfying work to do, showing freshwater Wests colours in a different way, although I usually add white too I thought amongst these white may stand out too much.

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Expletio Duo

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. This piece is 1 in a 3 part set that I’m trying to get made. Many of you will have seen “Expletio” which is a single spiral using these same colours and this fractal style of working. I shall at some stage be creating the third in the set which will be a triple spiral in the same style! Anyway this one proved more fiddly than the previous version, I think I must have downscaled it a bit and that coupled with cold/windy weather made for difficult work. Got there in the end though!

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Druid Spiral

Jon Foreman: Created at Druidston I love working with the slate at this beach, definitely has a different vibe and colour, I’ll have to get back there again soon!

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Sinking Circle

Jon Foreman: Although I don’t consider myself an especially good photographer I’m very happy with how this one turned out, aside from the work itself looking good (and with this angle showing the incline more clearly) aside from the work I think I caught the atmosphere of the day which isn’t often very obvious in my work! Also love the water making the edge of the stones glow and they disappear into the distance, I’m all about depth within the sculpture why not outside the sculpture too.

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Lumen

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. A couple of years back I created a very similar piece to this, the only difference being that the stones were previously placed flat. I feel the sense of movement is enhanced with them placed this way really radiating outward as they disperse.

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Nether Flower

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Couldn’t resist sharing this angle with the shadows! This one got a little bit messy in the middle because of the nature of the placement in the space available. I have to start in the middle and slot the next layer behind the previous so the more I add the less space there is in the small “hole” I made for this. So yeah they got a little bit squashed but I can live with that!

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Above Below

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West. Another mushroom creation, couldn’t resist making use of the massive branch of driftwood. Again these are just stones balanced on sticks accept where they go over the driftwood. A fun one for sure… More mushrooms to come!

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Shroom Sheet

Jon Foreman: Created at Freshwater West I’ve done quite a lot now with shrooms, yes they’re stones balanced on sticks, no – its not as difficult as it seems! .. until you start putting them very close together… But until creating this piece I’ve yet to work with them while incorporating colour (or more precisely colour change) as with this one! I’ll likely do more at some stage!

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Obnatus Luna

Jon Foreman: These stones are often buried under the sand when there’s been particularly high tides so I have to hope they’re not buried every time!

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Flos Tholus

Jon Foreman: At Freshwater West. The only plan I had was to make triangles that go from large in the middle to small on the outside, which, in essence is what i did. However it does really resemble the flower of life when seen from above. You’ll have to wait for that shot though! Stay tuned.

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Direct

Jon Foreman: Direct, 2025. Created fairly recently (08/09/2025) at Poppit sands, a first for me making stoneworks. Had a great time that week with a bunch of Land Art friends, more work to come from that time and more shots of this work too! P.S its pretty big, those far strands of stones are longer than they look, its just the angle!

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More: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)

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In Utrecht, Netherlands, Jan Is De Man has turned a building into a canvas for a towering giraffe mural that evolves with its environment, making art and nature collide in stunning harmony.

The mural’s integration with the climbing greenery continues to evolve, creating a living artwork that draws visitors year-round. It’s become a hotspot for selfies and social media posts.

Jan Is De Man on the mural: This concept where the giraffe is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraffe becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient, so I drew a few of the plants already.

More!: Jan Is De Man: Transforming Cityscapes with Playful 3D Street Art

Have you seen this mural in person? What impact do you think street art like this has on urban spaces?

We’d love to hear about your experience! Share your stories and impressions in the comments.

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2025-03-15 11:17:48

8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile

Jan Is De Man is a Dutch street artist renowned for his playful and interactive 3D murals that transform urban spaces into whimsical masterpieces.

His artworks invite viewers to engage with their surroundings in a whole new way, often blending reality with imagination. Let’s dive into some of his most striking murals, each bringing its own story to the streets.

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Giraffe Eating the Plants – Utrecht, Netherlands

This mural in Utrecht features a life-sized giraffe reaching out to nibble on the leaves of a nearby tree. Its realistic depiction and clever use of perspective make it appear as if the animal is interacting with the environment, adding a touch of nature to the urban setting.

Jan Is De Man: This concept where the giraffe is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraffe becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient, so I drew a few of the plants already.

More photos: Urban Safari: Giraffe Street Art by Jan Is De Man in Utrecht

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Majestic Peacock – Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands

Jan Is De Man’s peacock mural gracefully spreads its vibrant blue feathers across the wall, creating a beautiful illusion of the bird blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

More photos: Peacock by JanIsDeMan in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands

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The Happy Face Wall – Utrecht, Netherlands

What seems like a simple wall in Utrecht has been turned into a smiling face by Jan Is De Man’s artistic touch.

More: 3 eye murals in The Netherlands by Jan Is De Man

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Shelf of Memories – Nieuwegein, Netherlands

This mural depicts a giant shelf filled with various objects, including a teddy bear, musical instruments, and vintage artifacts. It’s a nostalgic piece that invites viewers to step closer and explore the details, sparking memories of items they may have once owned.

Jan Is De Man: In this interactive project, local residents could send me their most precious object. Besides the size this also was a challenging mural for me cause I painted a lot of things that I usually would never do. As an example: I never thought I would paint a singing frog like this.

More photos and about: Local residents most precious objects

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Bookshelf Building – Solnechnodolsk, Russia

Jan Is De Man created a large-scale illusion of a bookshelf on the side of a building in Russia. This mural brings together the community’s favorite books, celebrating the joy of reading and knowledge while blending art seamlessly into the architecture.

More photos: 3d mural by JanIsDeMan in Solnechnodolsk, Russia

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3D Airplane – Anamorphic Mural

This challenging anamorphic piece of a 3D airplane stretches across a concrete wall, showcasing Jan Is De Man’s mastery of perspective and technique. The realistic details make it appear as if the airplane is bursting through the wall, ready to take flight.

View this mural from multiple angles: Pretty challenging anamorphic piece

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Smiling Building – Utrecht, Netherlands

With a touch of humor and creativity, Jan Is De Man transformed this building into a giant smiling face. The clever use of windows as eyes creates an expression that feels alive.

More photos: Building With Smiley Face

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Massive Bookshelf Mural in Utrecht, Netherlands

This trompe-l’œil piece gives the illusion of three-dimensional books stacked on shelves, seamlessly blending into the architecture.

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Jan Is De Man’s street art is a testament to his skill in blending imagination with urban landscapes, making the streets a canvas for fun and creativity. His unique approach not only beautifies spaces but also encourages viewers to see their environment from a different perspective.

To explore more of his captivating murals and follow his latest projects, be sure to check out his website and follow him on Instagram.

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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, and artists are using graffiti and street art as a powerful means to address this global crisis.

In today’s blog post, we’ll explore 16 awe-inspiring images that not only capture the urgency of climate change but also inspire us to take action in our daily lives.

1. Melting Ice: A Visual Reminder of Our Fragile Ecosystem

One powerful image that often appears in climate change-themed street art is the depiction of melting ice caps and glaciers. These striking visuals serve as a stark reminder of the rapid and devastating impact of global warming on our planet’s delicate ecosystems.

Melting ice installations can make warming feel immediate — here’s one example:
By OakoakClimate Change: Tiny ice figurines draw attention to big problem

2. Endangered Species: The Fight to Preserve Biodiversity

Many artists use their talent to draw attention to the plight of endangered species, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect Earth’s biodiversity. These emotive images remind us of the consequences of inaction and encourage us to support wildlife preservation.
By Louis Masai at Shoreditch Station in London, UK“The Wrong Amazon Is Burning” on the Amazon Tower in Berlin

3. Deforestation: The Disappearing Lungs of Our Planet

Street art that tackles deforestation brings attention to the alarming rate at which we are losing Earth’s precious forests – our planet’s lungs. These powerful images drive home the importance of preserving our natural resources and the urgent need for reforestation efforts.
By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, EnglandMartín Ron: The causes? Many: Extreme climate change, drought, deforestation, reduction of wetlands and a lot of disinterest in asking ourselves questions. The consequences? Too many. This mural is part of a new series of murals in which I am working where the protagonist is the reflection. And how opportune to get involved to invite you to reflect on what happens when a river runs out of water.

4. Flooding: When Water Reaches the Streets

As seas rise and storms push water further inland, flooding is becoming a brutal reality for coastal cities. This kind of work makes the threat feel physical — not theoretical — and reminds us what’s at stake when the water keeps climbing.
Support – By Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy.

5. Rising Sea Levels: The Threat of Disappearing Coastlines

Rising sea levels pose a significant threat to coastal communities worldwide. Street art depicting submerged cities and landscapes can evoke a strong emotional response, emphasizing the need for immediate climate action to protect our planet’s future.
By Banksy: I don’t believe in global warming

6. Pollution: The Toxic Reality of Our Modern World

Graffiti and street art can serve as a powerful reminder of the consequences of unchecked pollution, from smog-filled skies to plastic-choked oceans. These images can inspire us to make sustainable choices and reduce our individual carbon footprints.
By HIJACKCONDITIONAL LOVE – By SaRX 404 on Climate Change

7. Renewable Energy: The Path to a Cleaner Future

Many artists choose to showcase renewable energy solutions in their work, promoting a cleaner, greener future. By depicting solar panels and wind turbines, these images encourage us to support and invest in alternative energy sources.
Clean Energy – By TABBYShell / oil satire (“Shel-hell”)

8. Sustainability: A Lifestyle Shift

Street art can inspire us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles by highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly practices, such as recycling, composting, and reducing waste. These images can motivate us to make simple, everyday changes to lessen our impact on the environment.
By Leon Keer: Nice 3D effect and interesting motifs on the cups if you look closer. Green – oil rigs and a polluted beach. Pink – a stranded broken abandoned boat. Brown – a dead moose. Blue – a far from equal meeting between settlers and Indians.

9. Climate Activism: The Power of Collective Action

Many artists use their work to celebrate and support climate activism, featuring images of protesters and powerful messages calling for change. These visuals remind us that our collective voices can make a difference in the fight against climate change.
Politicians Discussing Climate Change by Isaac Cordal

10. Hope: A Brighter Future Awaits

Lastly, climate change-themed street art often conveys a message of hope, depicting a brighter, greener future if we take action now. These uplifting images serve as a reminder that it’s not too late to make a positive impact on our planet’s health.
By Herr Nilsson (Spring Beast 2022)

These 16 powerful images of graffiti and street art addressing climate change remind us of the urgency to act and inspire us to make a difference in our daily lives.

Whether it’s supporting renewable energy, reducing waste, or advocating for policy changes, each one of us has the power to contribute to the fight against climate change. Let these compelling visuals serve as a call to action, motivating us to protect our planet for generations to come.

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2019-09-27 16:38:04

Stop Global Warming – By Oakoak

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Artists ‘Eva Oertli and Beat Huber

The name of the sculpture is The Hand (dubbed The Caring Hand by many). It is about five feet tall and was cast in concrete by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in 2004 as part of an exhibition of three-dimensional works in urban space in Glarus, Switzerland.

In their artistic statement, the creators said, “With our sculpture we do not want to set a monument to the gardening profession, but rather point out that we, as a great human race, are responsible for our living space.”

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