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2 Photos of “Morphos” by Filite in Taboão da Serra, Brazil
Content warning: Street Artist Filite "Morphos" by Filite in Taboão da Serra, Brazil, for Graffiti Contra Enchente. Dive into the vibrant streets of Taboão da Serra, Brazil, where "Morphos" by Filite comes alive. This piece captures the essence of metamorphosis, blending
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“Morphos” by Filite in Taboão da Serra, Brazil, for Graffiti Contra Enchente.
Dive into the vibrant streets of Taboão da Serra, Brazil, where “Morphos” by Filite comes alive. This piece captures the essence of metamorphosis, blending human features with nature’s beauty. As a passerby strolls, seemingly unaware, one can’t help but feel the poignant contrast of bustling daily life against art’s eternal stillness. In this lively urban canvas, Filite prompts us to pause and marvel, even if just for a fleeting moment. Street art, after all, bridges worlds, doesn’t it?
Filite (translation): Transforming through paint what I believe to be the human challenge. I don’t know about you, but day by day I realize just how fragile my convictions are. How insignificant my control over anything that doesn’t pertain to my own choices is. Painting fragmented portraits in butterflies is like freezing a moment, an action that’s impossible in real life… everything lives and vibrates in constant motion. But here, time has stopped 🙏 stopped for me and for anyone who dedicates a minute of life to connect with it.
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Beings fragmented into butterfly pieces – By Filite in Curitiba, Brazil
Street Artist Filite
By Filite in Curitiba, Brazil for Hostel Tattoo CWB – Curitiba. Photos by Shigueo Murakami. Part of the saga of beings fragmented into butterfly pieces, Morphos series.“Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures in nature. Its complex developmental process involving metamorphosis (from egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and finally to adulthood) results in a being that symbolizes fickleness, grace, rebirth and the transformation of a new beginning.” – Text extracted from the book Lepidoptera by André Victor Lucci Freitas.
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4 Photos of “CANNOT” by Biancoshock in Lodi, Italy
Street Artist Biancoshock
“CANNOT” by Biancoshock in Lodi, Italy.
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TROMBONE PLAYER by Tom Bob in New York, USA
Street Artist Tom Bob
TROMBONE PLAYER by Tom Bob at P.S. 020 Anna Silver School in New York, USA.
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33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
In the hands of New York street artist Tom Bob, the cityscape becomes a canvas for wildly imaginative creations. This ingenious artist doesn’t just exist in the world; he’s on a mission to transform it.
Tom Bob specializes in turning the mundane into the extraordinary, breathing new life into everyday urban objects. His world is a playground where drab urban furniture becomes vibrant art, each piece infused with Tom Bob’s signature playful spirit and vivid color palette. His creations – from charming characters to whimsical animals – invite passersby to pause, engage, and most importantly, smile.
The scope of his creativity is vast: an ordinary pipe becomes an anteater, a dull fire hydrant transforms into Princess Leia. There’s no limit to what Tom Bob can conjure with his creative vision. While his work is predominantly seen on the streets of NYC, Tom Bob’s transformative touch extends far beyond the city limits, sprinkling creativity wherever he goes.
With Tom Bob on the loose, nothing is safe – everything is a potential canvas, a chance for an ordinary object to become part of a delightful urban fairy tale. He has an uncanny ability to
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Banksy’s Reindeer Sleigh Bench: A Christmas Message
Content warning: Banksy: "God bless Birmingham. In the 20 minutes we filmed Ryan on this bench passers-by gave him a hot drink, two chocolate bars and a lighter - without him ever asking for anything."
Banksy revealed a mural in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter highlighting homelessness at Christmas.
Two reindeer appear to pull a public bench, turning it into Santa’s sleigh. A video showed a homeless man, Ryan, lying on the bench as the reindeer appear to pull him like Santa’s sleigh, highlighting the issue of homelessness.
Shortly after, red noses were added to the reindeer, but the mural’s message about homelessness remains powerful and relevant, even in 2024.
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Banksy? Who Is The Visionary of Street Art? (25 Photos)
I. Unmasking the Enigma: A Deep Dive into Banksy’s Street Art Revolution
In the dynamic world of street art, few names are as resonant or as enigmatic as Banksy. A spectral figure whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, Banksy is a paradox of fame and anonymity, a revolutionary whose works have transformed public spaces and challenged societal norms. His art, often laced with potent political commentary and sharp satire (see 14 Great Banksy Street Art Photos and Quotes!), has left indelible marks on urban landscapes worldwide. Yet, the man behind the spray can remains elusive, his identity a secret closely guarded, adding an irresistible aura of intrigue to his body of work.This paradox is part of what makes Banksy not just a street artist, but a phenomenon. His work captures the zeitgeist, reflecting the turbulence, the dissent, and the hope of our times. His stencils—be they on the walls of London, the remnants of the West Bank barrier, or the ruins of Hurricane Katrina—have a way of speaking truth to power that has resonated with millions around the globe.
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Banksy visited New Orleans, three years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, in August 2008
For more than three decades, Banksy has been pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and redefining the very concept of public art. Through his stencils, he has brought the subversive ethos of the underground to the surface, making it impossible for us to ignore the social and political injustices of our world. His works are more than just provocative images; they are a call to action, a demand for change.
In this exploration, we will journey through the chaotic, captivating world of Banksy’s artistry. From his early days in Bristol’s graffiti scene to his headline-making stunts in the global art market, we’ll take a closer look at how Banksy’s work has evolved and why it continues to captivate and challenge us. Through the lens of 24 select artworks, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of the visionary artist who has forever transformed the landscape of street art.
So, who is Banksy? Let’s uncover the story behind the spray can. Let’s delve into the revolution sparked by this enigma. Through his art, let’s explore the world according to Banksy.
II. A Stencil Revolution: The Genesis of Banksy’s Distinctive Style
Banksy’s journey into the world of street art began on the streets of Bristol, England, a city known for its vibrant graffiti culture. As a teenager in the 1980s, he was part of a graffiti crew called the DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ). His early work, like much of the graffiti of the time, was freehand. However, an encounter with the law sparked a transformative shift in Banksy’s approach to street art.Legend has it that a young Banksy was hiding from the police under a garbage truck when he noticed stenciled serial numbers on the truck. The stencil technique piqued his interest, offering a faster, more efficient way to paint, allowing him to dodge law enforcement while still leaving his mark. This chance discovery would not only define his artistic style but would also revolutionize the street art scene.
Banksy in towns on the east coast of England (7 artworks)
Stenciling allowed Banksy to create intricate and detailed pieces with precision and speed. His works were more controlled, more refined, and more complex than the freehand graffiti that dominated the streets. This technique also lent his art a distinct aesthetic — one that was cleaner, sharper, and more visually striking. He could create multi-layered artworks, combining stencils with other media and incorporating pre-existing elements in the urban landscape into his installations.
In the early 2000s, Banksy moved from Bristol to London. His stenciled works started appearing on walls, bridges, and streets across the city, turning the urban landscape into an open-air gallery of his art. Each piece was a visual protest, a political statement, a satirical commentary. They challenged authority, poked fun at societal norms, and provoked public discourse, making Banksy a controversial figure in the art world.
Yet, it was precisely this controversy, coupled with his distinctive style and incisive commentary, that catapulted Banksy to international recognition. By turning to stencils, Banksy had not only found his artistic voice, but he had also found a way to make the streets echo with that voice. In doing so, he sparked a stencil revolution that would forever alter the course of street art.
Young girl frisking a soldier by Banksy in Bethlehem
III. Crafting Satire and Shadows: The Unmistakable Artistic Approach of Banksy
Banksy’s artistic approach, while grounded in the use of stencils, is far from one-dimensional. The street artist has developed a style that is as layered and nuanced as the messages he conveys. Delving into Banksy’s work reveals a masterful blend of satire, subversion, and sociopolitical commentary, all wrapped in a distinctive visual package that has become his trademark.Perhaps the most defining aspect of Banksy’s approach is his biting satire. With a keen eye for irony, Banksy often juxtaposes contrasting images and ideas to comment on societal issues. His works are full of dark humor and sharp wit, turning everyday scenes into powerful satirical statements. Whether it’s a rioter throwing a bouquet of flowers instead of a molotov cocktail or a young girl frisking a soldier, Banksy’s art challenges viewers to reassess their preconceived notions and question the status quo.
The Flower Thrower, Flower Bomber, Rage, or Love is in the Air is a 2003 stencil mural in Beit Sahour in the West Bank
Equally important to Banksy’s approach is his use of subversion. He consistently undermines authority and disrupts conventional narratives, pushing against the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable or normal. This can be seen in his unauthorized installations in museums, his self-destructing artwork at an auction, or his dystopian theme park, Dismaland. Each act is a bold statement against institutional power and the commercialization of art.
On the visual front, Banksy’s art is marked by a striking use of black and white, with occasional pops of color. This minimalist color palette underscores the starkness of his messages and adds to the visual impact of his works. He also employs a careful play of light and shadow, giving depth and realism to his stenciled figures. Even when working on a flat surface, Banksy’s figures appear three-dimensional, as if they could step out of the wall and into the real world.
Moreover, Banksy often integrates elements of the urban environment into his artworks, transforming mundane objects and surfaces into significant components of his pieces. This creative use of the environment amplifies his art’s site-specific nature, making each piece a unique commentary on its context.
In essence, Banksy’s artistic approach is a dynamic interplay of style and substance. It merges form with content, aesthetics with message, and art with activism. Each piece is not just an artwork but a dialogue – a thought-provoking, boundary-pushing, and often uncomfortable dialogue that compels us to engage with the world in new and critical ways.
IV. From Shadows to Spotlight: The Unstoppable Global Impact of Banksy
Banksy’s rise to prominence is a testament to the power of street art as a medium for societal commentary. What began as stencilled tags in the back-alleys of Bristol has now gained international renown, resonating with audiences across the globe. His works are not merely confined to city walls, they have permeated popular culture, influenced political discourse, and even transformed the way we perceive and value art.One of the most significant aspects of Banksy’s global impact is how his art has bridged the gap between the street and the gallery. Banksy has successfully brought street art out of its perceived illegitimacy, forcing the art world to reconsider its boundaries and definitions. His works have sold for record-breaking prices at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Bonhams, showing that street art is more than capable of holding its own in the fine art market.
Banksy’s influence extends beyond the world of art, reaching into the realm of politics. His murals often tackle pressing issues like war, surveillance, consumerism, and inequality. His iconic pieces on the West Bank Barrier, for example, drew international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, showcasing the power of art as a tool for political activism.
Moreover, Banksy’s works have become viral sensations, spreading rapidly across the internet and reaching millions of viewers. The digital age has allowed Banksy’s art to transcend geographical boundaries, amplifying its impact to an unprecedented level. Each new Banksy piece triggers a flurry of online discussions, debates, and interpretations, showing how art can engage and connect people in the virtual space.
Banksy’s global impact is also evident in the way his art has inspired a new generation of artists. His audacious style, combined with his success in challenging the status quo, has paved the way for aspiring street artists worldwide. The “Banksy Effect” is a testament to his influence, proving that art can thrive outside traditional institutions and that artists can maintain their anonymity and independence while reaching a wide audience.
Perhaps most importantly, Banksy’s global impact lies in the conversations his art starts. His works provoke thought and spark dialogue, encouraging viewers to question their surroundings and critically engage with societal issues. Whether it’s a mural on a wall, a painting in an auction house, or an image shared on social media, Banksy’s art continues to challenge, disrupt, and inspire, solidifying his position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.
Banksy did this 2012 (London) to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee
V. Beyond the Wall: Banksy’s Multifaceted Artistic Portfolio
Banksy’s artistic portfolio, despite being shrouded in mystery and anonymity, is one that never ceases to evolve, surprise and provoke. Stretching beyond the confines of the traditional graffiti scene, Banksy has become a modern-day renaissance artist, demonstrating a remarkable ability to experiment with different mediums and platforms while consistently delivering his signature blend of satire, subversion, and social commentary.In 2010, Banksy ventured into the world of filmmaking with “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” a documentary that explores the relationship between commercial and street art. The film, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary, showcases Banksy’s knack for storytelling and his ability to critique the art world from within its own apparatus.
Inside Banksy’s Dismaland
Inside Banksy’s Dismaland
In 2015, Banksy took on an entirely new project: Dismaland, a dark, dystopian parody of Disneyland. This ‘bemusement park’ showcased ten new works from Banksy alongside pieces from 58 other artists. It was more than just an art exhibit; it was an immersive, interactive experience that critiqued the corporatization of leisure and the passive consumption of entertainment.
In recent years, Banksy has also shown an increasing interest in traditional painting, as seen in his ‘Mediterranean Sea View’ series. This set of oil paintings, auctioned to raise funds for a hospital in Bethlehem, combined classical techniques with Banksy’s trademark twist – in this case, life jackets washed up on shore, symbolizing the European migrant crisis. Such works demonstrate Banksy’s versatility and his willingness to adapt his craft to convey urgent messages.
Banksy’s ‘Game Changer’ painting raises $23 million for UK health charities
Banksy’s more recent work during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as ‘Game Changer,’ displayed in Southampton General Hospital, is a testament to his timely engagement with current events. This piece, which pays tribute to healthcare workers, again shows Banksy’s ability to adapt to new contexts and media, while staying true to his roots in street art.
Whether it’s stencils on city walls, films, immersive installations, traditional paintings, or even the occasional piece of performance art (as seen in the shredding of ‘Girl with Balloon’), Banksy’s expanding portfolio reflects his boundless creativity, adaptability, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of what art can be and do. His work stands as a testament to the fact that art is not just about aesthetics, but can also be a vehicle for social change, critique, and dialogue.
VI. Shattering Expectations: Banksy’s Iconic Artistic Moments
When it comes to creating unforgettable artistic moments, Banksy is second to none. The anonymous artist has a track record of staging high-profile stunts that not only challenge conventional norms of the art world but also provoke public dialogue and reflection on broader societal issues.Perhaps the most iconic of all is Banksy’s 2018 Sotheby’s auction stunt, in which his artwork ‘Girl with Balloon’ self-destructed immediately after being sold for £1.04 million. Hidden within the ornate frame was a remotely activated shredder that left the artwork hanging in tatters. This audacious act was not just a prank; it was a commentary on the commodification of art and the market’s ability to dictate the value of artworks. The shredded artwork was later renamed ‘Love is in the Bin,’ and in a twist of irony, it became even more valuable after the stunt.
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Another moment that captured global attention was Banksy’s 2013 New York residency, ‘Better Out Than In.’ For 31 days, Banksy unveiled a new work each day across the city. On one of these days, he set up a stall selling signed original Banksy canvases for just $60. The unsuspecting buyers had no idea of the true value of the artworks they were purchasing, challenging the notion of art’s value being tied to the artist’s name.
And again: In 2015, Banksy shook the art world again with the opening of Dismaland, a dark, dystopian parody of Disneyland. This temporary art project in the seaside resort town of Weston-super-Mare in England featured a fairy castle in ruin, a boat pond full of asylum seekers, and two juggernauts performing ballet, among other installations. It was a stark critique of consumer culture, inequality, and the failings of capitalism.
Banksy’s ‘Devolved Parliament,’ a satirical painting depicting the UK House of Commons filled with chimpanzees, is another example of his timely and pointed commentary. The artwork, which was created in 2009 and exhibited just before the original Brexit date in March 2019, sold for a record-breaking £9.9 million at Sotheby’s in October 2019.
And as mentioned before who can forget Banksy’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic? His ‘Game Changer’ artwork, depicting a young boy playing with a nurse doll, was a tribute to healthcare workers on the front lines of the crisis. It was later sold at auction for £16.8 million, with all proceeds going to the NHS.
Through these iconic moments, Banksy continues to use his art to subvert expectations, provoke thought, and challenge the status quo, leaving an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art.
VII. Enduring Impressions: The “Banksy Effect”
The “Banksy Effect” is a term coined to describe the remarkable influence that Banksy has had on the art world and beyond. It refers not just to his transformation of street art into a globally recognized and highly coveted form of expression, but also to the way his work has reshaped public discourse around key societal issues.Banksy’s provocative approach to art has undoubtedly pushed the boundaries of what is considered acceptable or valuable in the art world. By using public spaces as his canvas, Banksy has democratized access to art, making it available to everyone, not just those who frequent art galleries or auction houses. This has led to a broader acceptance and recognition of street art as a legitimate form of artistic expression, with cities around the world now boasting thriving street art scenes.
Beyond the art scene, Banksy’s satirical, often politically charged works have also had a profound impact on public consciousness. His art has served as a powerful commentary on issues such as war, capitalism, consumerism, and inequality, sparking public dialogue and forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable realities. By leveraging the power of art for social commentary, Banksy has inspired a new generation of artists to use their work as a tool for social and political activism.
Moreover, Banksy’s commitment to anonymity has further fueled his appeal and added a layer of intrigue to his work. Despite his global fame, Banksy has managed to maintain his anonymity, a feat that has only added to his mystique and led to widespread speculation about his identity. This anonymity has also allowed Banksy to remain a subversive figure, unbound by the expectations or constraints typically placed on renowned artists.
The “Banksy Effect” encompasses the far-reaching influence of Banksy’s art on both the art world and society at large. His innovative approach to art, combined with his incisive social commentary, has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and provoke. Whether it’s through a simple graffiti piece on a city wall or a high-profile stunt at an auction house, Banksy’s impact is indelible, echoing throughout contemporary culture and continuing to challenge our perceptions of art and its role in society.
VIII. Unmasking the Enigma: Decoding Banksy’s Enduring Allure
As we delve into the intriguing world of Banksy, we come to realize that his enigmatic persona, revolutionary approach to art, and the courage to challenge societal norms are not just the hallmarks of his unique artistry, but also the underlying factors of his enduring appeal.Banksy’s anonymity has allowed him to create art that is pure and unaffected by the bias of celebrity. It keeps the focus on the art and the message it conveys rather than the artist. This could well be one of the reasons why his art, despite its simplicity, resonates on a universal scale. The unknown identity of the artist also adds an element of intrigue and mystery, making each new artwork a topic of global conversation.
I don’t believe in global warming (Banksy, 4 photos)
Banksy’s approach to art, characterized by its accessibility and daring themes, has redefined the relationship between art and the public. His belief that art should be available to everyone has brought art out of the exclusive confines of galleries and into the streets, making it part of people’s everyday lives. This democratization of art has not only elevated the status of street art but has also changed the way we perceive and interact with art.Moreover, Banksy’s unwavering commitment to highlighting societal issues through his art has given him the ability to influence public discourse like few artists can. His provoking imagery and poignant commentary on pressing issues such as war, inequality, and consumerism have started important conversations, challenging us to question the status quo and contemplate our role within these systems.
Banksy’s knack for spectacle, such as the infamous shredding incident at Sotheby’s, has further amplified his influence by merging performance and visual art, creating unforgettable moments that transcend the confines of the art world. These audacious acts have not only propelled Banksy into the global spotlight but have also pushed the boundaries of what is possible in art.
In the end, Banksy is not just an artist; he is a phenomenon, a catalyst for change, and a symbol of resistance against conventional norms. His disruptive yet compelling artistry continues to captivate the world, and his influence, the “Banksy Effect,” continues to ripple through the realms of art and culture. His legacy is one that invites us to challenge our perspectives, to question our surroundings, and most importantly, to realize the power of art as a tool for change. As we continue to anticipate Banksy’s next move, one thing is clear: the world is his canvas, and we are all eager spectators.
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And that’s a wrap on our deep dive into the world of Banksy!
Remember, street art is a global canvas, and each of us has a role to play in appreciating and preserving it. So, the next time you come across a Banksy—or any piece of street art—pause, take it in, and let it evoke thoughts and emotions. And if you’ve enjoyed this post, don’t hesitate to share it with your fellow street art enthusiasts and join our group: Your Street Art Utopia.Until next time, keep discovering, keep questioning, and keep appreciating the world of street art.
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Banksy at Royal Courts of Justice in London.
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Banksy Artwork Shredded After Selling at Auction May Have Increased in Value
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Plastic Jesus in Los Angeles (6 photos)
Content warning: I was gonna paint some street art on this electrical box, but I realised I could go to jail for longer than a rapist. Street Artist Plastic Jesus By Plastic Jesus in Los Angeles, United States. Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that speci
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By Plastic Jesus in Los Angeles, United States.
Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that specializes in bold stencil and installation work, inspired by world news events, society, the urban environment, culture and politics.
Make Life Beautiful? (11 Photos)
Content warning: From biting political critiques to clever wordplay, here are 10 sharp graffiti messages that hit harder than headlines.
From brick walls to sidewalks and dumpsters, these pieces of graffiti deliver unapologetic truths in just a few words. Across the U.S. and Europe, artists and anonymous voices turn public space into protest space—sharpening their messages with wit and irony. In this collection: capitalism is mocked, billionaires are brought down to scale, and imagination replaces nationalism.
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1. The Earth Without Art
Spray-painted along a corridor wall, this piece highlights the word “art” hidden within “earth,” playing on language to stress its value. Without art, it reminds us, earth is just “eh.”
2. Hear No Truth, See No Truth
A twist on the “three wise monkeys,” this wall shows chimpanzees blinded, deafened, and silenced by money—dollar bills covering eyes, ears, and mouth. A critique of corruption and greed.
3. We Are More Creative
Written in chalk or faded white paint, this street message reads: “We are more creative than a two party system.” A quiet but cutting critique of political stagnation.
4. The Only Good Nation — Wall Graffiti in Greece
Painted under a street sign in Crete, this reads: “The only good nation is IMAGINATION.” A poetic statement turning nationalism on its head.
5. Trump Tower
A public toilet labeled “Trump Tower” using spray paint delivers fast, raw satire. Political insult with perfect placement.
6. The Media Cycle
Written in chalk or paint, the message reads: “NEWS: Rich people paying rich people to tell middleclass people to blame poor people.” A clear attack on media and class dynamics.
7. Dangerous Minority
A sticker on a street pole states: “THE ONLY DANGEROUS MINORITY IS THE RICH.” A minimalist message printed in bold capital letters.
8. Closer to the Street
Chalked or painted on a discarded fridge: “You are closer to the street than you will ever be to any billionaire.” A bitter truth drawn from daily life.
9. Do Not Panic
A stencil mural of a large fish about to eat small ones—until the small fish organize into one big fish. Message: Don’t panic. Organize.
10. What Makes Life Beautiful
A handwritten poster taped to a lime-green wall reads: “Everything that makes this life beautiful is being destroyed by rich people.” The line is paired with a green butterfly, adding contrast between fragility and blame.
11. The Psychos — By Loretto in London, UK
A stencil piece portrays Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un as members of a punk band called “The Psychos.”
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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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Interview with the Italian street artist Mauro Pallotta (+6 artworks)
Content warning: Street Artist Mauro Pallotta (Maupal) By Mauro Pallotta on the pope in Rome, Italy. When, how and why did you become an artist? Mauro Pallotta: As a child I had a strong propensity for silence and listening and I understood that an excellent form of commu
Street Artist Mauro Pallotta (Maupal)
By Mauro Pallotta on the pope in Rome, Italy.
When, how and why did you become an artist?
Mauro Pallotta: As a child I had a strong propensity for silence and listening and I understood that an excellent form of communication, for a person like me, could be drawing.
I began by first portraying my grandfather, who was motionless for long hours reading, then later I delighted in making portraits of friends and relatives. Their amazement at seeing a very similar portrait made by a 4/5 year old child was my fuel to continue my technical journey and improve it to the best of my ability.
How do you see your role as an artist today?
Mauro Pallotta: In civil society, the artist has a fundamental role: expressing himself through a marked sensitivity trying to create a mirror for the world around him and through interpretation, there is also the involuntary task of directing a community towards others future. A responsibility full of honors and burdens.
How would you describe your working method?
Mauro Pallotta: The most alternative form of communication and if you practice art on urban walls, the language must be as simple and direct as possible.
Can you name some contemporary works of art or projects that inspire you?
Mauro Pallotta: There are artists who are writing the history of contemporary art: Banksy, Blu, Borondo … but my artistic life goes in parallel with my daily existence and human growth. Inspiration is around the corner every day.
How can artists be paid for their work and at the same time maintain a critical attitude towards the commercial art market and public funding partners?
Mauro Pallotta: I believe that although the artist often lives on the edge of the system, she cannot completely exclude herself, otherwise she would not be able to change it or fight it from within. Furthermore, to exclude and completely reject the social and financial system would mean that only the children of the rich can pursue an artistic career.
What would you like to change in the street art world?
Mauro Pallotta: I would like much more attention and more space to be given to those who offer new ideas and originality. Now in the confusion of communication, some serial scripts are often hailed and exceptional artists are ignored.
Fading Memories – Mural by Iman at Prospect Oktyabrya in Ufa, Russia
Content warning: Street Artist Iman "Fading Memories" by Iman at Prospect Oktyabrya, 16/1 in Ufa, Russia for SUPERNOVA. Photo by Dmitry LIL-DEE. Iman on his mural: Memory is one of the most important mental properties of a person’s personality. Personal development of a p
Street Artist Iman
“Fading Memories” by Iman at Prospect Oktyabrya, 16/1 in Ufa, Russia for SUPERNOVA. Photo by Dmitry LIL-DEE.
Iman on his mural: Memory is one of the most important mental properties of a person’s personality. Personal development of a person involves the accumulation of existential experience, which requires the inclusion of all mental processes, including the processes of remembering, storing and reproducing individual memories of the past. As we age, changes in memory occur. The brain erases part of the memories, distortions occur in the events of the past and their sequence. Difficulties arise with a short memory, sometimes it is easier for a person to remember something from his youth than what happened a few moments ago.
The work depicts an old man, birdhouses are attached to his head, as an image of a repository of memories. I depict the memories themselves in the form of birds. Once in all these birdhouses there were many birds, gradually they were empty. One bird sits on the old man’s finger – this is the most vivid memory that is filled with the strongest emotional charge, which is why it survived. These are the stories from the old people’s past that they tell us time after time with a smile on their face.
At work, there are also additional symbols that help you remember. A photograph hangs on one of the birdhouses, several more photographs are drying over the fence, in which fragments of the past are recorded. Also on the hand of the character is a mark with a pen in the form of a cross. Usually people do this so that they don’t forget to do something. The old man is depicted at the moment when he found a cross on his hand, but he can no longer remember what important action he must perform.
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Star Wars! (18 Photos)
Content warning: A drainpipe claims to be Luke’s father, Baby Yoda stares out from under a bridge, and Darth Vader takes a quiet fishing break—this is Star Wars street art at its best. Across cities worldwide, artists have reimagined the galaxy far, far away in clever, hu
A drainpipe claims to be Luke’s father, Baby Yoda stares out from under a bridge, and Darth Vader takes a quiet fishing break—this is Star Wars street art at its best.
Across cities worldwide, artists have reimagined the galaxy far, far away in clever, humorous, and visually striking ways. From graffiti to sculptures, these pieces bring the Force to urban landscapes in ways George Lucas probably never imagined.
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“Darth Fisher” sculpture by Frankey for Amsterdam Light Festival in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photos by Janus van den Eijnden.
More by Frankey: Darth Fisher by Frankey in Amsterdam (6 Photos)
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The insurance premium has to be really low because you know it won’t hit anything.
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Baby Yoda by Sock Wild Sketch in France.
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By Scaf Oner and ABYS at festival Les petits bonheurs in Béthune, France.
More: 26 3D Post-Graffiti By SCAF
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Mural by Bobby Rogueone in Glasgow, Scotland, created as a tribute to the late Jeremy Bulloch, who portrayed the iconic Star Wars character Boba Fett.
More by Bobby Rogueone: 5 Stunning Bobby Rogue-One Murals You Need to See in Glasgow
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Battle Droid by Murdoc in Sydney, Australia.
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In Kraków, Poland.
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“Come To The Dark Slide” by Blouh.
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Luke, I AM YOUR FATHER.
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Yoda by SMUG.
More!: 24 Murals By SMUG
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Transforming a Nuclear Shelter.
About this and more photos: R2-D2 Star Wars graffiti on Prague bunker
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A monument to Lenin transformed into a statue of Darth Vader in Odesa, Ukraine.
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“Yoda” by Caer8th (Vladimír Hirscher) Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
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Grogu or Baby Yoda by Styler in Lisbon, Portugal.
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By Mr. Mahaffey in Savannah, Georgia, US.
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By Invader in London, England.
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“Use The Force” by JPS.
More by JPS: 40 Stunning Photos of Street Art By Creative Genius JPS
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R2-D2 giving flowers to a trash can – By EFIX
Street art of R2-D2 from Star Wars holding a small bouquet of flowers and leaning affectionately toward a real trash can, as if in love, with a red heart above him.
More by EFIX!: Lisa Simpson and R2-D2? EFIX’s Clever Street Art Will Make You Look Twice
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6 pics: Darth Fisher (by Frankey in Amsterdam)
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“Darth Fisher” sculpture by Frankey for Amsterdam Light Festival at De Torontobrug (brug 350) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photos by Janus van den Eijnden.More by Frankey on Street Art Utopia.
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This Will Make You Smile (9 Photos)
Content warning: From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France, rural landscapes in Australia, and delicate creati
From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France, rural landscapes in Australia, and delicate creations made from natural materials. Together, they show how public art and creativity can brighten any corner of the world.
More: Funny Signs! (19 Photos)
1. Where Big Breakthroughs Are Required — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A cheerful chalk creature by David Zinn climbs through a crack in the pavement, drawn with raised paws and a surprised expression. The crumbled concrete adds to the illusion of the character breaking through. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)
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2. Bird in the Wall — Location Unknown
A patch of missing plaster forms the body of a bird, with simple black lines drawn below to create legs. The texture of the wall gives the figure depth and character.
3. Baby Opossum — By Hannah Bullen-Ryner in UK
Natural artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner arranged feathers, flowers, and twigs into the image of a baby opossum clinging to a branch, framed by green leaves. More!: Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner
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4. Girl with Sparrow and Rat — By Antonio López Badicoloreando in Acula, Spain
A mural by Antonio López Badicoloreando shows a girl smiling gently at a sparrow perched on her hand, while a rat rests on her shoulder. The painting blends realism with soft color tones.
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5. Crashing Tennis Ball — By Jan Is De Man in Utrecht, Netherlands
Jan Is De Man created this illusion for the 100th anniversary of Zuilense Tennis Club. A bright yellow tennis ball appears to smash through a red brick wall, with fragments flying outward. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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6. Farm Dog — By Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia
Painted by Jimmy Dvate for Wanamara Farm, this mural transforms a silo into the portrait of a working farm dog, looking out with expressive eyes against a rural backdrop.
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7. Wooden Post Face — Location Unknown
A weathered wooden post appears to have a face with drooping eyes and a downturned mouth. The natural cracks in the wood create an accidental expression of sadness.
8. Kermit the Frog — By JAMIE HEF in New York, USA
A mural by JAMIE HEF shows Kermit the Frog surrounded by spray cans and holding a red-and-white ball, painted on the side of a building in New York.
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9. The Wire — By SETH in Fontaine, France
SETH mural for Grenoble Street Art Fest shows two children seated on opposite buildings, speaking to each other through a red string telephone. The work connects both façades in a playful dialogue. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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Funny Signs (20 Photos)
Some public signs tell you where to go or what to do. These ones? They play with expectations. From witty chalkboards and absurd flyers to poetic instructions and signs that lead nowhere, these 20 messages prove that a little humor or mystery goes a long way in urban spaces.
More: How Clever (8 Photos)
1. Take What You Need
A simple handwritten flyer reads “Love.” with an invitation: “(Take as much love as you need).” The tear-off tabs just say “LOVE.”
2. Lost My Brain
A satirical lost-and-found flyer features a red anatomical brain diagram and a caption: “Please don’t contact me, I’m happy.”
3. Bar Scene on a No Entry Sign
A creative modification of a no-entry traffic sign transforms the white bar into a bar counter. Three stick figures have been drawn onto the sign—one sitting on a bar stool holding a martini glass, chatting with two others standing beside the “counter.” This humorous intervention turns an ordinary traffic sign into a social vignette.
4. No King
5. Sleeping Bat Warning
Sign on a bookshop door says “Please open the door carefully as there is a bat sleeping on it,” with a real bat sleeping by the doorframe.About it: A Sleeping Bat at The Next Page Bookshop in Calgary Becomes an Unlikely Star
6. Showbiz Ruined Me — By Pao in Rome, Italy
A sculpture of SpongeBob looks heartbroken, sitting on the street with a cardboard sign: “Showbiz ruined me.”
7. Dog Library
A wooden sign beneath a tree offers: “Dog Library. Take a stick. Leave a stick.” The pile of branches says it all.
8. Have You Seen This Dog?
Two dog photos and the words: “Have you seen this dog?” Below: “Now you have. Have a GOOD day.” The tear-tabs? “Have a great day.”
9. Please Do Not Smile — New York City Subway, USA
Posted at 14th Street Station: “Please do not smile at strangers.” Whether real or a prank, it’s coldly hilarious.
10. Private Sign
Painted in bold white letters: “PRIVATE SIGN — DO NOT READ.” Naturally, it’s irresistible.
11. The Secret of Happiness
Painted across a long building, the message begins: “The secret of happiness is t—” and then the rest has peeled away.
12. Reboot Universe
At first glance, a standard pedestrian crossing button. But instead of “PUSH TO CROSS,” it reads: “REBOOT UNIVERSE.”
13. Beware of Smartphone Zombies
A modern caution sign warns: “BEWARE OF SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES,” with silhouettes of people walking while staring at their phones.
14. No Don Quixote
A traffic-style sign bans a rider on a horse with a lance—clearly referencing Don Quixote. Behind it: a real windmill.
15. Great Wheat Sharks — Anne Melady in Ontario, Canada
Shark fins appear to slice through a golden wheat field along Highway 8 west of Dublin, Ontario. Installed by 75-year-old landowner and retired nurse Anne Melady, the piece is titled Great Wheat Sharks. She created it to lighten the mood for drivers during the pandemic and continues the now-local tradition with humor and simplicity.More photos and about it: Please do not feed the Great Wheat Sharks
16. Is It Me You’re Looking For?
A flyer with the face of Lionel Richie and the lyrics from his hit song “Hello” is posted on a utility pole. The bottom of the flyer includes tear-off tabs, each printed with a different lyric fragment, playfully inviting passersby to take one. The setup mimics a typical “lost and found” poster but twists it into a street-level pun.
17. Kingdoms to Countries
On a pub chalkboard: “A long time ago we had Empires run by Emperors. Then we had Kingdoms run by Kings. Now we have Countries…”
18. Accompanied by an Adult
The sign boldly says: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.” No context. No problem.
19. Cigarette bin that doubles as a voting booth…
and a political roast all in one. People walk by, chuck in a butt, and suddenly it’s not just litter — it’s democracy with extra sass.
20. The Japanese text (ネコ飛出し注意) translates to “Watch out for jumping cats” or more literally “Caution: Cats dashing out”.
It’s a local road sign sometimes put up in Japanese neighborhoods where there are many stray or outdoor cats. The flying-cat graphics are just a playful way to show that cats might suddenly run across the street, so drivers should slow down and be careful.More: Urban Art Hacks (11 Photos)
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Mural by Konstantin Kachanovsky in Ukraine
Muralist Konstantin Kachanovsky
Mural by Konstantin Kachanovsky in Korets, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine.
More: 9 Street Art Masterpieces Around the World Standing United with Ukraine
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Street Art for Ukraine (14 Photos)
Since Russia invaded Ukraine street artists worldwide have wielded their brushes and spray paints, creating a powerful collection of anti-war murals and protest art.
These artists visually express their resistance to the war in Ukraine and advocate for fundamental human rights and values.We’ve curated a collection of street art by artists who dedicate their creative talents to supporting peace in Ukraine. These striking pieces serve as reminders of the human cost of war while displaying solidarity against the conflict in Ukraine, often alongside fundraising efforts.
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Sasha Korban
Sasha Korban‘s mural in Kyiv emerged in April 2022, as battles for the liberation of Bucha and Irpin unfolded nearby. His work, characterized by a fusion of photorealism and Pop Art, has evolved to reflect violent power struggles. Korban’s large-scale murals promote peace throughout Ukraine, including a 2018 piece titled Milana in Mariupol, a city facing a devastating humanitarian crisis.2.
Justus Becker
German artist Justus Becker painted a giant dove of peace for Ukraine on the exterior of a downtown Frankfurt building. The dove holds an olive branch in Ukraine’s national colors, symbolizing hope and solidarity. Becker spent three days creating this powerful street art piece.3.
Christian Guemy
French street artist Christian Guemy, also known as C215, flew to Ukraine to paint serene and innocent images on Kyiv’s walls as the war broke out. Following the Russian invasion, the former Banksy collaborator created a massive mural of a girl in Ukrainian flag colors on a Paris apartment building.Despite the risks, C215 felt compelled to travel to Ukraine to help in any way he could. He has since painted several murals across Kyiv, including a poignant image of a girl wearing a flower headband near a heavily damaged metro station. More: 17 pics – Art in War – Photo Story By Street Artist C215 in Ukraine 2022
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Seth Globepainter
Paris-based muralist Julien Malland, known as Seth Globepainter, creates art that captures local communities’ cultural and socioeconomic nuances. Malland’s work in Paris’s 13th arrondissement blends his recurring theme of childhood play with symbols of war, expressing hope for a better future.5.
HIJACK
Los Angeles street artist HIJACK opposes Putin’s war on Ukraine, giving a voice to children suffering in the war-torn country or fleeing brutal bombings. His feline silhouette piece titled War Child appeared on a building wall in Fairfax, Los Angeles. Like many fellow street artists, HIJACK has released prints of his work to support Ukrainian families and children during this crisis. More by HIJACK: Street Art by HIJACK – A Collection (42 photos)6.
Krišs Salmanis
In Riga, Latvia’s capital, the Museum of the History of Medicine showcased a large banner featuring a skull-shaped portrait of Vladimir Putin on its facade. Positioned opposite the Russian Embassy of Latvia, the museum conveys a strong stance against the war in Ukraine. Conceptual artist Krišs Salmanis created the poster, which was initially commissioned as the cover image for Ir magazine. More photos.7.
TUSE
A mural depicting Putin, Hitler, and Stalin with the slogan “No More Time” adorns a wall outside the PKM Gdansk Jasien railway station. This powerful piece is the first in a series of anti-war “Solidarity with Ukraine” murals emerging in Gdansk and is the work of renowned Polish street artist Piotr Tuse Jaworski, better known as TUSE.8.
Pappas Pärlor
Swedish street artist Johan Karlgren, known as Pappas Pärlor, crafts interactive street art that enlivens everyday environments. His pixelated characters, inspired by his love for old-school video games, bring a unique touch to his creations. In Motala, Sweden, Pappas Pärlor used this signature style to depict Putin behind bars, adding his voice to the global artistic protest against the war in Ukraine. More by the artist: 87 Perler Beads by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 19.
My Dog Sighs
Beautiful artwork of a crying eye featuring Ukraine’s flag and bombing of capital Kyiv. My Dog Sighs: We’ve all sat and watched this hideous situation unfurl and while it’s not much, I wanted to do what I know best, (throwing paint) to highlight my sadness and anger over the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.10.
Mural by Banksyin Ukraine depicts a boy throwing Putin to the ground.
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PɇaceMaker – At House of Peace in Geneva, Switzerland.
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NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression." title="Street art mural by Polish artist Kawu in Wilda, Poznań, depicting Vladimir Putin as Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series. The artwork features Putin with pale skin, piercing eyes, and a cloak, surrounded by flames and destruction, symbolizing chaos and fear. The background includes the Ukrainian flag, emphasizing the mural's anti-war message and solidarity with Ukraine. The hashtag #NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression.">
Putin as Lord Voldemort by Kawuin Wilda, Poznań, Poland.
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Mural by Konstantin Kachanovsky in Ukraine.
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Street Art by Banksy in Ukraine depicts a boy throwing Putin to the ground (4 photos)
Street Artist Banksy
Mural by Banksy in Ukraine on a building shelled by Russia. Shows a boy throwing Vladimir Putin to the ground in a judo match.
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Banksy? Who Is The Visionary of Street Art? (25 Photos)
I. Unmasking the Enigma: A Deep Dive into Banksy’s Street Art Revolution
In the dynamic world of street art, few names are as resonant or as enigmatic as Banksy. A spectral figure whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, Banksy is a paradox of fame and anonymity, a revolutionary whose works have transformed public spaces and challenged societal norms. His art, often laced with potent political commentary and sharp satire (see 14 Great Banksy Street Art Photos and Quotes!), has left indelible marks on urban landscapes worldwide. Yet, the man behind the spray can remains elusive, his identity a secret closely guarded, adding an irresistible aura of intrigue to his body of work.This paradox is part of what makes Banksy not just a street artist, but a phenomenon. His work captures the zeitgeist, reflecting the turbulence, the dissent, and the hope of our times. His stencils—be they on the walls of London, the remnants of the West Bank barrier, or the ruins of Hurricane Katrina—have a way of speaking truth to power that has resonated with millions around the globe.
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For more than three decades, Banksy has been pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and redefining the very concept of public art. Through his stencils, he has brought the subversive ethos of the underground to the surface, making it impossible for us to ignore the social and political injustices of our world. His works are more than just provocative images; they are a call to action, a demand for change.
In this exploration, we will journey through the chaotic, captivating world of Banksy’s artistry. From his early days in Bristol’s graffiti scene to his headline-making stunts in the global art market, we’ll take a closer look at how Banksy’s work has evolved and why it continues to captivate and challenge us. Through the lens of 24 select artworks, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of the visionary artist who has forever transformed the landscape of street art.
So, who is Banksy? Let’s uncover the story behind the spray can. Let’s delve into the revolution sparked by this enigma. Through his art, let’s explore the world according to Banksy.
II. A Stencil Revolution: The Genesis of Banksy’s Distinctive Style
Banksy’s journey into the world of street art began on the streets of Bristol, England, a city known for its vibrant graffiti culture. As a teenager in the 1980s, he was part of a graffiti crew called the DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ). His early work, like much of the graffiti of the time, was freehand. However, an encounter with the law sparked a transformative shift in Banksy’s approach to street art.Legend has it that a young Banksy was hiding from the police under a garbage truck when he noticed stenciled serial numbers on the truck. The stencil technique piqued his interest, offering a faster, more efficient way to paint, allowing him to dodge law enforcement while still leaving his mark. This chance discovery would not only define his artistic style but would also revolutionize the street art scene.
Stenciling allowed Banksy to create intricate and detailed pieces with precision and speed. His works were more controlled, more refined, and more complex than the freehand graffiti that dominated the streets. This technique also lent his art a distinct aesthetic — one that was cleaner, sharper, and more visually striking. He could create multi-layered artworks, combining stencils with other media and incorporating pre-existing elements in the urban landscape into his installations.
In the early 2000s, Banksy moved from Bristol to London. His stenciled works started appearing on walls, bridges, and streets across the city, turning the urban landscape into an open-air gallery of his art. Each piece was a visual protest, a political statement, a satirical commentary. They challenged authority, poked fun at societal norms, and provoked public discourse, making Banksy a controversial figure in the art world.
Yet, it was precisely this controversy, coupled with his distinctive style and incisive commentary, that catapulted Banksy to international recognition. By turning to stencils, Banksy had not only found his artistic voice, but he had also found a way to make the streets echo with that voice. In doing so, he sparked a stencil revolution that would forever alter the course of street art.
III. Crafting Satire and Shadows: The Unmistakable Artistic Approach of Banksy
Banksy’s artistic approach, while grounded in the use of stencils, is far from one-dimensional. The street artist has developed a style that is as layered and nuanced as the messages he conveys. Delving into Banksy’s work reveals a masterful blend of satire, subversion, and sociopolitical commentary, all wrapped in a distinctive visual package that has become his trademark.Perhaps the most defining aspect of Banksy’s approach is his biting satire. With a keen eye for irony, Banksy often juxtaposes contrasting images and ideas to comment on societal issues. His works are full of dark humor and sharp wit, turning everyday scenes into powerful satirical statements. Whether it’s a rioter throwing a bouquet of flowers instead of a molotov cocktail or a young girl frisking a soldier, Banksy’s art challenges viewers to reassess their preconceived notions and question the status quo.
Equally important to Banksy’s approach is his use of subversion. He consistently undermines authority and disrupts conventional narratives, pushing against the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable or normal. This can be seen in his unauthorized installations in museums, his self-destructing artwork at an auction, or his dystopian theme park, Dismaland. Each act is a bold statement against institutional power and the commercialization of art.
On the visual front, Banksy’s art is marked by a striking use of black and white, with occasional pops of color. This minimalist color palette underscores the starkness of his messages and adds to the visual impact of his works. He also employs a careful play of light and shadow, giving depth and realism to his stenciled figures. Even when working on a flat surface, Banksy’s figures appear three-dimensional, as if they could step out of the wall and into the real world.
Moreover, Banksy often integrates elements of the urban environment into his artworks, transforming mundane objects and surfaces into significant components of his pieces. This creative use of the environment amplifies his art’s site-specific nature, making each piece a unique commentary on its context.
In essence, Banksy’s artistic approach is a dynamic interplay of style and substance. It merges form with content, aesthetics with message, and art with activism. Each piece is not just an artwork but a dialogue – a thought-provoking, boundary-pushing, and often uncomfortable dialogue that compels us to engage with the world in new and critical ways.
IV. From Shadows to Spotlight: The Unstoppable Global Impact of Banksy
Banksy’s rise to prominence is a testament to the power of street art as a medium for societal commentary. What began as stencilled tags in the back-alleys of Bristol has now gained international renown, resonating with audiences across the globe. His works are not merely confined to city walls, they have permeated popular culture, influenced political discourse, and even transformed the way we perceive and value art.One of the most significant aspects of Banksy’s global impact is how his art has bridged the gap between the street and the gallery. Banksy has successfully brought street art out of its perceived illegitimacy, forcing the art world to reconsider its boundaries and definitions. His works have sold for record-breaking prices at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Bonhams, showing that street art is more than capable of holding its own in the fine art market.
Banksy’s influence extends beyond the world of art, reaching into the realm of politics. His murals often tackle pressing issues like war, surveillance, consumerism, and inequality. His iconic pieces on the West Bank Barrier, for example, drew international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, showcasing the power of art as a tool for political activism.
Moreover, Banksy’s works have become viral sensations, spreading rapidly across the internet and reaching millions of viewers. The digital age has allowed Banksy’s art to transcend geographical boundaries, amplifying its impact to an unprecedented level. Each new Banksy piece triggers a flurry of online discussions, debates, and interpretations, showing how art can engage and connect people in the virtual space.
Banksy’s global impact is also evident in the way his art has inspired a new generation of artists. His audacious style, combined with his success in challenging the status quo, has paved the way for aspiring street artists worldwide. The “Banksy Effect” is a testament to his influence, proving that art can thrive outside traditional institutions and that artists can maintain their anonymity and independence while reaching a wide audience.
Perhaps most importantly, Banksy’s global impact lies in the conversations his art starts. His works provoke thought and spark dialogue, encouraging viewers to question their surroundings and critically engage with societal issues. Whether it’s a mural on a wall, a painting in an auction house, or an image shared on social media, Banksy’s art continues to challenge, disrupt, and inspire, solidifying his position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.
V. Beyond the Wall: Banksy’s Multifaceted Artistic Portfolio
Banksy’s artistic portfolio, despite being shrouded in mystery and anonymity, is one that never ceases to evolve, surprise and provoke. Stretching beyond the confines of the traditional graffiti scene, Banksy has become a modern-day renaissance artist, demonstrating a remarkable ability to experiment with different mediums and platforms while consistently delivering his signature blend of satire, subversion, and social commentary.In 2010, Banksy ventured into the world of filmmaking with “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” a documentary that explores the relationship between commercial and street art. The film, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary, showcases Banksy’s knack for storytelling and his ability to critique the art world from within its own apparatus.
In 2015, Banksy took on an entirely new project: Dismaland, a dark, dystopian parody of Disneyland. This ‘bemusement park’ showcased ten new works from Banksy alongside pieces from 58 other artists. It was more than just an art exhibit; it was an immersive, interactive experience that critiqued the corporatization of leisure and the passive consumption of entertainment.
In recent years, Banksy has also shown an increasing interest in traditional painting, as seen in his ‘Mediterranean Sea View’ series. This set of oil paintings, auctioned to raise funds for a hospital in Bethlehem, combined classical techniques with Banksy’s trademark twist – in this case, life jackets washed up on shore, symbolizing the European migrant crisis. Such works demonstrate Banksy’s versatility and his willingness to adapt his craft to convey urgent messages.
Banksy’s more recent work during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as ‘Game Changer,’ displayed in Southampton General Hospital, is a testament to his timely engagement with current events. This piece, which pays tribute to healthcare workers, again shows Banksy’s ability to adapt to new contexts and media, while staying true to his roots in street art.
Whether it’s stencils on city walls, films, immersive installations, traditional paintings, or even the occasional piece of performance art (as seen in the shredding of ‘Girl with Balloon’), Banksy’s expanding portfolio reflects his boundless creativity, adaptability, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of what art can be and do. His work stands as a testament to the fact that art is not just about aesthetics, but can also be a vehicle for social change, critique, and dialogue.
VI. Shattering Expectations: Banksy’s Iconic Artistic Moments
When it comes to creating unforgettable artistic moments, Banksy is second to none. The anonymous artist has a track record of staging high-profile stunts that not only challenge conventional norms of the art world but also provoke public dialogue and reflection on broader societal issues.Perhaps the most iconic of all is Banksy’s 2018 Sotheby’s auction stunt, in which his artwork ‘Girl with Balloon’ self-destructed immediately after being sold for £1.04 million. Hidden within the ornate frame was a remotely activated shredder that left the artwork hanging in tatters. This audacious act was not just a prank; it was a commentary on the commodification of art and the market’s ability to dictate the value of artworks. The shredded artwork was later renamed ‘Love is in the Bin,’ and in a twist of irony, it became even more valuable after the stunt.
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Another moment that captured global attention was Banksy’s 2013 New York residency, ‘Better Out Than In.’ For 31 days, Banksy unveiled a new work each day across the city. On one of these days, he set up a stall selling signed original Banksy canvases for just $60. The unsuspecting buyers had no idea of the true value of the artworks they were purchasing, challenging the notion of art’s value being tied to the artist’s name.
And again: In 2015, Banksy shook the art world again with the opening of Dismaland, a dark, dystopian parody of Disneyland. This temporary art project in the seaside resort town of Weston-super-Mare in England featured a fairy castle in ruin, a boat pond full of asylum seekers, and two juggernauts performing ballet, among other installations. It was a stark critique of consumer culture, inequality, and the failings of capitalism.
Banksy’s ‘Devolved Parliament,’ a satirical painting depicting the UK House of Commons filled with chimpanzees, is another example of his timely and pointed commentary. The artwork, which was created in 2009 and exhibited just before the original Brexit date in March 2019, sold for a record-breaking £9.9 million at Sotheby’s in October 2019.
And as mentioned before who can forget Banksy’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic? His ‘Game Changer’ artwork, depicting a young boy playing with a nurse doll, was a tribute to healthcare workers on the front lines of the crisis. It was later sold at auction for £16.8 million, with all proceeds going to the NHS.
Through these iconic moments, Banksy continues to use his art to subvert expectations, provoke thought, and challenge the status quo, leaving an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art.
VII. Enduring Impressions: The “Banksy Effect”
The “Banksy Effect” is a term coined to describe the remarkable influence that Banksy has had on the art world and beyond. It refers not just to his transformation of street art into a globally recognized and highly coveted form of expression, but also to the way his work has reshaped public discourse around key societal issues.Banksy’s provocative approach to art has undoubtedly pushed the boundaries of what is considered acceptable or valuable in the art world. By using public spaces as his canvas, Banksy has democratized access to art, making it available to everyone, not just those who frequent art galleries or auction houses. This has led to a broader acceptance and recognition of street art as a legitimate form of artistic expression, with cities around the world now boasting thriving street art scenes.
Beyond the art scene, Banksy’s satirical, often politically charged works have also had a profound impact on public consciousness. His art has served as a powerful commentary on issues such as war, capitalism, consumerism, and inequality, sparking public dialogue and forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable realities. By leveraging the power of art for social commentary, Banksy has inspired a new generation of artists to use their work as a tool for social and political activism.
Moreover, Banksy’s commitment to anonymity has further fueled his appeal and added a layer of intrigue to his work. Despite his global fame, Banksy has managed to maintain his anonymity, a feat that has only added to his mystique and led to widespread speculation about his identity. This anonymity has also allowed Banksy to remain a subversive figure, unbound by the expectations or constraints typically placed on renowned artists.
The “Banksy Effect” encompasses the far-reaching influence of Banksy’s art on both the art world and society at large. His innovative approach to art, combined with his incisive social commentary, has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and provoke. Whether it’s through a simple graffiti piece on a city wall or a high-profile stunt at an auction house, Banksy’s impact is indelible, echoing throughout contemporary culture and continuing to challenge our perceptions of art and its role in society.
VIII. Unmasking the Enigma: Decoding Banksy’s Enduring Allure
As we delve into the intriguing world of Banksy, we come to realize that his enigmatic persona, revolutionary approach to art, and the courage to challenge societal norms are not just the hallmarks of his unique artistry, but also the underlying factors of his enduring appeal.Banksy’s anonymity has allowed him to create art that is pure and unaffected by the bias of celebrity. It keeps the focus on the art and the message it conveys rather than the artist. This could well be one of the reasons why his art, despite its simplicity, resonates on a universal scale. The unknown identity of the artist also adds an element of intrigue and mystery, making each new artwork a topic of global conversation.
Banksy’s approach to art, characterized by its accessibility and daring themes, has redefined the relationship between art and the public. His belief that art should be available to everyone has brought art out of the exclusive confines of galleries and into the streets, making it part of people’s everyday lives. This democratization of art has not only elevated the status of street art but has also changed the way we perceive and interact with art.Moreover, Banksy’s unwavering commitment to highlighting societal issues through his art has given him the ability to influence public discourse like few artists can. His provoking imagery and poignant commentary on pressing issues such as war, inequality, and consumerism have started important conversations, challenging us to question the status quo and contemplate our role within these systems.
Banksy’s knack for spectacle, such as the infamous shredding incident at Sotheby’s, has further amplified his influence by merging performance and visual art, creating unforgettable moments that transcend the confines of the art world. These audacious acts have not only propelled Banksy into the global spotlight but have also pushed the boundaries of what is possible in art.
In the end, Banksy is not just an artist; he is a phenomenon, a catalyst for change, and a symbol of resistance against conventional norms. His disruptive yet compelling artistry continues to captivate the world, and his influence, the “Banksy Effect,” continues to ripple through the realms of art and culture. His legacy is one that invites us to challenge our perspectives, to question our surroundings, and most importantly, to realize the power of art as a tool for change. As we continue to anticipate Banksy’s next move, one thing is clear: the world is his canvas, and we are all eager spectators.
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And that’s a wrap on our deep dive into the world of Banksy!
Remember, street art is a global canvas, and each of us has a role to play in appreciating and preserving it. So, the next time you come across a Banksy—or any piece of street art—pause, take it in, and let it evoke thoughts and emotions. And if you’ve enjoyed this post, don’t hesitate to share it with your fellow street art enthusiasts and join our group: Your Street Art Utopia.Until next time, keep discovering, keep questioning, and keep appreciating the world of street art.
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Content warning: Art shouldn’t be just for galleries. It should decorate our cities. From Brussels to Birmingham! This collection takes us from portraits of chimpanzees and cats to surreal pirate worlds, origami foxes, and neon-lit cityscapes. Each mural tells a different
Art shouldn’t be just for galleries. It should decorate our cities. From Brussels to Birmingham! This collection takes us from portraits of chimpanzees and cats to surreal pirate worlds, origami foxes, and neon-lit cityscapes. Each mural tells a different story, capturing human emotion, urban energy, and nature!
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1. A Glimpse of Humanity — SMOK in Ronse, Belgium
A mural of two chimpanzees, one adult and one young, painted with lifelike detail and surrounded by abstract colorful strokes. The work highlights expressive faces and close interaction between the figures.
SMOK: In the midst of these dark times, my mural reflects the enduring power of love and humanity. The sorrow in the eyes of the mother chimpanzee mirrors the pain and turmoil that surrounds us, while her joyful child embodies the innocence and hope that can be found even in the bleakest of circumstances. This artwork serves as a reminder that love and resilience are the cornerstones of our humanity, lighting the way through the darkest of days. Spread kindness like confetti. I believe those small acts of warmth can change the world!
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2. Echoes of Harmony — Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, Netherlands
A towering mural showing a woman playing violin while sitting on the shoulders of a man with a beanie. Flowing hair and scattered autumn leaves surround the figures, adding motion to the composition.
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3. Cardboard Cat — Nego in Torrellas, Spain
A trompe-l’œil mural depicting a ginger cat peeking through a painted cardboard box hole. The illusion makes it appear as if the cat is breaking through the wall.
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4. In the Clouds — Tom, Wild Sketch & TETAL in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
A fantasy mural filled with flying ships, castles, and air balloons. A pirate figure with sunglasses and a skull-adorned hat anchors the scene at the bottom, merging fantasy with reality. More photos here!
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5. Cats and Birds — Alegría del Prado in Carballo, Spain
A large mural featuring multiple cats in soft tones, accompanied by birds. The work stretches vertically along a high wall, combining naturalistic detail with dreamlike atmosphere. More!: 4 Photos of Cats and Birds Mural by Alegria del Prado in Carballo, Spain
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6. Night Taxi — Dan Kitchener in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A vivid city scene painted in neon colors, showing pedestrians with umbrellas, a taxi, and reflections of Japanese signage. The mural contrasts with its grayscale surroundings.
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7. Origami Foxes — Annatomix in Birmingham, UK
Geometric foxes in orange, white, and brown tones stretch across a wall under a bridge, painted alongside a bright yellow daffodil. The design resembles folded paper figures. More!: Origami Fox by Annatomix in Longbridge, Birmingham (3 photos and video)
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8. Girl in Colors — Vinie in France
A mural of a girl with large eyes and hair composed of multicolored graffiti tags. The character kneels beneath dripping paint lines, blending street writing with figurative art. More!: Vinie’s Stunning Murals (25 Photos)
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9. The Drunken Ship — Claire Daliers in Brussels, Belgium
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The Drunken Ship: “This 400 m2 fresco which covers the three facades of the building is not strictly speaking a mural comic. It is the realization of a man’s dream. Guy François, owner of the Chien Vert stores and madly in love with the sea, decides to fit out a building he has just bought next to his stores. His passion for the sea had already decided for him: the decoration of the facade would consist of a magnificent fresco representing the image of a sailboat. “.
10. Old Woman and Boy with Candles — Julien de Casabianca in The Hague, Netherlands
Homage to the painting “Two Women with a Candle” or “Old Woman and Young Woman with a Candle”. A 1616-1617 painting by Peter Paul Rubens.
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From Glasgow to Buenos Aires, public walls and gardens carry some of the most breathtaking artworks of our time. In this selection, a child bends to pick acorns beneath a painted oak tree in Scotland, an elderly worker stands tall in Italy, and surreal portraits stretch across buildings in France, Belgium, and the USA. A stone figure walks elegantly over a pond, while colors burst into butterflies and flowers across facades. Here are 9 stunning works that bring beauty into shared spaces.
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1. Child and Oak Tree — Rogue One in Glasgow, UK
A mural of a young child in a yellow jacket and blue hat, crouching to pick acorns under a large painted oak tree. The house windows are integrated into the tree trunk, and butterflies hover around the branches. More!: Amazing Murals By Bobby Rogue-One in Glasgow (6 Photos)🔗 Follow Rogue One on Instagram
2. Worker with Shovel — Manolo Mesa in Acquapendente, Italy
A large-scale mural showing an older man wearing a helmet and light blue shirt, leaning on a shovel. The figure fills the facade and captures a quiet moment of everyday life.🔗 Follow Manolo Mesa on Instagram
3. Striped Portrait — MEDIANERAS in Alcamo, Italy
A monumental mural of a person with eyes closed, wearing a striped black-and-white sweater. Behind them, colored stripes fade into the background, creating a sense of calm and depth.🔗 Follow MEDIANERAS on Instagram
4. Funny Heartache — Case Maclaim in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
A close-up mural of a girl with a playful expression, pressing her cheek against her hand. The portrait was created for Festival Street Art Boulogne-sur-Mer 2025.Case Maclaim: The artwork explores the complex landscape of female presence in public space. It speaks to the quiet burden of being told to “lighten up,” “smile more,” or “look pretty ” — commands that are as casual as they are demanding. The mural aims to reclaim visual space for women’s realities — not as decoration, but as confrontation and invitation. It is not asking for permission. It is asking to be seen. This woman is both subject and author of her expression. She is holding her head up – literally and metaphorically.
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5. Songbird — Collin Van Der Sluijs in Meerbeek, Belgium
A mural of a nuthatch perched on a branch, surrounded by violet flowers and leafy patterns set against a blue background. The painting covers the full gable wall. More!: Out Standing… Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)🔗 Follow Collin Van Der Sluijs on Instagram
6. The Painted Lady — Jim Vision in Beeston, UK
A vibrant mural of a woman’s face merging with flowers and butterflies. Bright colors dominate the sky, while monarch butterflies seem to fly off the wall into the air. More photos!: The Painted Lady – By Jim Vision In Beeston, UK (4 photos)🔗 Follow Jim Vision on Instagram
7. Garden Sculpture — Philip Jackson in (Location Unknown)
A surreal outdoor sculpture of a tall female figure in a textured dress, stepping forward with elongated legs. The figure wears a wide abstract headpiece and is placed in a green garden. More!: 10 Haunting Sculptures by Philip Jackson🔗 Follow Philip Jackson on Instagram
8. Reflections — Martin Ron in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina
A massive mural depicting a crouching figure in a rain jacket, touching water that mirrors their reflection. The mirrored double extends the illusion across the full facade. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art🔗 Follow Martin Ron on Instagram
9. Serenity — JEKS ONE in Cincinnati, USA
A detailed mural of a woman with closed eyes, surrounded by flowers and rays of light painted like golden beams. The work combines photorealism with symbolic patterns. More!: 9 Amazing Murals by JEKS ONE That Blur the Line Between Paint and Reality🔗 Follow JEKS ONE on Instagram
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Content warning: From surreal murals reaching for the moon to playful chalk illusions tucked between rocks, these nine works transform ordinary streets and walls into scenes of wonder. You’ll find dreamlike portraits in Peru, clever perspective tricks in France and South
From surreal murals reaching for the moon to playful chalk illusions tucked between rocks, these nine works transform ordinary streets and walls into scenes of wonder. You’ll find dreamlike portraits in Peru, clever perspective tricks in France and South Africa, and bold characters in glowing glasses. Here’s a tour through nine pieces of urban magic.
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1. Fragile Balance — KATO in Estepona, Spain
A mural of a young woman climbing a ladder to reach the moon. More!: Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)
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2. Balcony Illusion — Oakoak in France
A clever paste-up of two women leaning from a balcony, placed seamlessly into the frame of a real window. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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3. Mountains and Mirrors — Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa
A mural painted on a ruined wall integrates with the surrounding landscape. The open rectangle frames the horizon, while the painted face aligns with the real scenery, creating a mirrored illusion between wall and world.
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4. Resting Dog — Hebs Art in London, UK
A photorealistic mural of a dog painted onto an alleyway wall. The animal appears to be lying across both the wall and utility boxes, making the surface disappear into the artwork. More!: 6 Walls Where Hebs Art Left Something You Can Still Feel
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5. Nadine and the Surprisingly Effective Joke — David Zinn in the USA
A chalk drawing on a sidewalk where a small character interacts with a crack in the pavement. The surrounding stone becomes part of the joke, turning a simple detail of the street into a lively scene. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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6. Balcony with Cat — WD (Wild Drawing) at Tinos island, Greece
A mural on a concrete structure depicts a woman in purple sitting with her cat, gazing out toward the sea. The painted balcony opens the small building to its surroundings, fusing real horizon and painted view. More!: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
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7. Childhood Dreams — Andy J. Céspedes Fernández in Moyobamba, Peru
A colorful mural of a young girl resting among flowers, surrounded by birds and kites. The detailed portrait stretches across the wall, mixing realism with fantasy elements.
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8. Playful Characters in Glasses — Bill Knospi in Germany
Two murals of cartoon characters wearing oversized neon glasses. The bold outlines and glowing colors make the figures appear animated against the gray walls, blending pop culture with playful street presence. More by Bill Knospi!: Those Glasses Pop! (10 Photos)
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From sculptures woven with roots in Chicago to surrealist murals in Germany and delicate land art on UK shores, these works show the incredible range of creativity found in public spaces. This collection brings together emotional sculptures, layered murals, natural installations, and striking portraits — each piece transforming its surroundings into something unforgettable.
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1. UMI Sculpture — Daniel Popper in Chicago, USA
A monumental figure crafted from wood and roots, with hands gently opening the chest as if revealing an inner world. The sculpture blends natural textures with a calm, meditative expression, placed in a green landscape. More!: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Tor zu Flingern — Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A building facade covered in layered scenes: oversized faces, bicyclists, cityscapes, and fantastical figures blend together in a dreamlike sequence. Painted stairs extend into the real street, making passersby part of the artwork. The woman and the dog really live in the house and the mural is called “Tor zu Flingern”.
3. Fluidus — Jon Foreman in Wales, UK
Curved lines of pebbles arranged on a sandy beach form a rhythmic wave pattern. Each stone is placed to create a sense of movement, with colors shifting from dark to light across the design. More by Jon Foreman!: Stone By Stone (19 Photos)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!
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4. World goal 9 — Cristian Blanxer in Aarhus, Denmark
A mural depicting the profile of a woman tilting her head back, inside which a street scene is painted. The composition creates a layered perspective, blending portraiture with city architecture. More!: 6 Murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo🔗 Follow Cristian Blanxer on Instagram
5. Giant Pigeon — The Highness in Stockholm, Sweden
A hyper-detailed mural of a pigeon fills the wall, painted with iridescent feathers and lifelike texture. The piece elevates a common urban bird into a monumental presence.🔗 Follow The Highness on Instagram
6. Flowing Strength — Flow in Calais, France
A striking portrait of a woman in traditional clothing, holding a sword with a white dragon behind her. Surrounded by flowers and bold patterns, the mural combines cultural symbolism with detailed realism.🔗 Follow Flow on Instagram
7. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in the USA
A crouching human figure formed from a steel framework filled with large stones. The work conveys heaviness and endurance, with the rocks serving as both structure and burden. More like this: The Weight We Carry (8 Photos)
8. Willow Archer — Anna The Willow in the UK
A life-sized figure of an archer sculpted from woven willow branches, standing in a forest clearing. The natural material creates flowing lines that resemble both a dress and the pull of the bow.🔗 Follow Anna The Willow on Facebook
9. Guardianes del Horizonte — Moxaico in Caspe, Spain
A large mural showing three birds inside a circular frame: an owl, a small songbird and a vulture. The animals are painted in warm yellow tones against a black background, with fine floral line work surrounding them.🔗 Follow Moxaico on Instagram
10. Overthinker — Rew Nurse
A monochrome portrait painted on a decaying interior wall. The artwork shows the side profile of an elderly man with closed eyes, deep wrinkles and a long beard. The peeling paint and broken ceiling become part of the scene.🔗 Follow Rew Nurse on Instagram
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Content warning: In Germany, from Werneuchen to Strausberg on abandoned buildings and city walls, Bill Knospi reimagines familiar cartoon characters with a graffiti twist. His murals transform grey concrete into vibrant portraits: a duck with oversized neon sunglasses, a
In Germany, from Werneuchen to Strausberg on abandoned buildings and city walls, Bill Knospi reimagines familiar cartoon characters with a graffiti twist. His murals transform grey concrete into vibrant portraits: a duck with oversized neon sunglasses, a Smurf with a banana, and even Deadpool in a playful comic spin. This collection brings together ten of his most colorful works.
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Daffy Duck in Pink
A large mural of Daffy Duck painted with a bright pink background filled with text, his orange beak and expressive eyes standing out against the wall.
Duck with Neon Glasses
A minimalist duck face outlined in black on grey concrete, made striking by oversized pink and orange neon sunglasses dripping with paint.
Rabbit with Neon Glasses
A rabbit face in black contour lines, highlighted by large yellow sunglasses dripping with color, on a grey wall surrounded by greenery.
Bill’s Place
A vibrant Daffy Duck mural with glowing neon-style text “Bill’s Place,” painted on the wall of an abandoned building with weathered textures.
Smurf with Banana
A playful Smurf mural painted blue with blonde hair, wearing a white hat and holding a peeled banana, painted on a cracked wall.
Money Duck
A graffiti mural of Scrooge McDuck painted inside an abandoned building, holding a glowing orange coin with his beak highlighted in bright orange.
Cheshire Cat
A large pink cat face with yellow eyes and a mischievous smile, painted inside an abandoned structure with broken walls and exposed brick.
Little Pinky
A mural of Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” painted with a red-outlined grey background and a large red nose on a concrete utility box.
Baby Deadpool
A cartoonish depiction of Deadpool as a baby, painted in bright red and black, holding a comic book with playful graffiti details.
Mike the Abandoned Green Monster
A mural of Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc., painted in black outlines on a grey wall, with his single eye glowing bright neon green.
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Patch Graffiti by TOBO in Berlin, Germany (10 Photos)
Street Artist TOBO
By TOBO in Berlin, Germany.
Do it for yourself!
We Spray You Pay
Make Love Not War
Fuck You Putin
I see pizza.. I press like
Call Me Daddy
Sex drugs and rocking walls
I eat them like snacks
Creative people need time to sit around and do nothing
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Patch Graffiti by TOBO in Berlin, Germany (10 Photos)
Content warning: Street Artist TOBO By TOBO in Berlin, Germany. Do it for yourself! We Spray You Pay Make Love Not War Fuck You Putin I see pizza.. I press like Call Me Daddy Sex drugs and rocking walls I eat them like snacks Creative people need time to sit around and do
Street Artist TOBO
By TOBO in Berlin, Germany.
Do it for yourself!
We Spray You Pay
Make Love Not War
Fuck You Putin
I see pizza.. I press like
Call Me Daddy
Sex drugs and rocking walls
I eat them like snacks
Creative people need time to sit around and do nothing
What is your favorite meaning of A.C.A.B.?
What do you think about Patch Graffiti? Should we do a new blog post with his new work?
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Flowers for West Town by Ouizi in Chicago
Content warning: Street Artist Ouizi By Ouizi (Louise Jones) at 1914 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, USA in 2019. "Flowers for West Town" features a red admiral butterfly, daisies, a peony, Apple blossoms, Japanese camellia, cosmos, and a ladybug. Photo by Victoria and jp calub
Street Artist Ouizi
By Ouizi (Louise Jones) at 1914 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, USA in 2019. “Flowers for West Town” features a red admiral butterfly, daisies, a peony, Apple blossoms, Japanese camellia, cosmos, and a ladybug. Photo by Victoria and [b]jp calubaquib[/b].
Artist Ouizi’s technique makes it appear as if the sky-high flowers in “West Town in Bloom” are blooming right off the wall.
0uizi (2019): My first mural of Spring went up this month in West Town, Chicago! Thank you to West Town Bakery for your hospitality and West Town Chicago for trusting my vision! Thank you Sara Chicago Truborn for making everything happen so smoothly and for being such a pillar for artists in Chicago and beyond! Much love to all of the nice folks who came by and said hello and gave me words of encouragement and praise, and to all of you that came to the ribbon cutting, my art is your art!
Ouizi came back to add some more flowers in summer 2021:
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4 Photos of Flower Mural by Jenna Morello in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Muralist Jenna Morello
By Jenna Morello in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for the Atlantic City Arts Foundation.
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7 pics: “Wild Hearts” by Studio Giftig in The Hague, The Netherlands
Content warning: 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 f
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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More powerful than… Mural by IGANA in London, UK
Street Artist IGANA
By IGANA at Rivington street / Great Eastern St. in London, UK supported by London Mural Festival and GlobalStreetArt. Photo by @awalk.in.
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Mural by RAST in Morlaix, France (6 photos)
Content warning: Photo by Kristof Kiger Street Artist RAST "Itinerary" mural by RAST in Morlaix, France. BIO: Rast is a self-taught artist from Yvelines (78). After spending his youth drawing in his notebooks, he began to tag at the age of 14. Two years later he embarked
Street Artist RAST
“Itinerary” mural by RAST in Morlaix, France.
BIO: Rast is a self-taught artist from Yvelines (78). After spending his youth drawing in his notebooks, he began to tag at the age of 14. Two years later he embarked on lettering with the blaze he chose for himself: “For my blaze, I was inspired by my last name. And I like the letters that compose it”. Despite everything, he abandoned lettering fourteen years later and preferred to make realistic portraits. Rast works on the skin texture on his portraits, and never forgets his baroque frame. He is inspired by “faces of the world” during his travels for his creations.
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Haunting Ghost Sculptures! (12 Photos)
Content warning: Perched above Lake Como, the Castle of Vezio (Varenna) hosts an ever-changing display of ghostly figures—life-sized sculptures that seem to linger between worlds. Each summer, visitors craft these eerie forms from gauze and chalk, leaving behind spectral
Perched above Lake Como, the Castle of Vezio (Varenna) hosts an ever-changing display of ghostly figures—life-sized sculptures that seem to linger between worlds.
Each summer, visitors craft these eerie forms from gauze and chalk, leaving behind spectral guardians that silently watch over the lake.
As autumn fades to winter, the elements reclaim these fragile apparitions, ensuring that no two seasons look the same. This ephemeral tradition transforms the medieval ruins into a hauntingly beautiful blend of history, art, and imagination—where every visitor leaves a ghostly mark on time.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
A Silent Watcher Over Lake Como
A ghostly figure leans forward against a stone railing, gazing endlessly over the waters of Lake Como. The flowing white fabric, shaped by time and weather, gives the impression of a lost soul frozen in place.
A Haunting Presence in the Castle Ruins
Seated on the edge of an ancient stone wall, this spectral sculpture appears deep in thought, its hooded form blending into the medieval surroundings. Its hollow face and draped fabric create an unsettling, almost lifelike presence
Guardians of Vezio
One of the many ghostly figures scattered around the Castle of Vezio, this statue appears to stand watch, its faceless form turned toward the horizon. Over time, the elements will erode it, leaving only a memory behind.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
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Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed (30 Photos)
I love stumbling upon art that feels like a hidden gem—those incredible sculptures that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “How did I not know this existed?”
From massive figures seemingly rising from the earth to intricate works that play with gravity, these sculptures redefine what’s possible. Join me on a journey through 30 of the most amazing sculptures around the world, each with its own story and artistry that you probably didn’t know was out there.More: Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)
1. The Statue of King Arthur, located in Tintagel, England, is a striking bronze sculpture by artist Rubin Eynon.
Erected in 2016, this statue stands on the cliffs of Tintagel Castle, a site steeped in Arthurian legend. The sculpture, named “Gallos” (meaning “power” in Cornish), depicts a cloaked and crowned King Arthur holding his sword, with his body appearing to merge with the landscape.This artwork symbolizes the enduring power and mystery of the Arthurian legends that are deeply rooted in the area.
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2. Albert György’s sculpture, Melancholy, captures the emptiness left by grief.
As John Maddox eloquently states, “We may look as if we carry on with our lives as before… but this emptiness is how we all feel… all the time.”
3. Christ of the Abyss is an extraordinary bronze statue created by Guido Galletti in 1954.
This unique piece rests on the seabed of the Mediterranean Sea, nestled between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Submerged beneath the azure waters, it continues to captivate divers and visitors with its serene and mystical presence.
4. This colossal sculpture was created nearly 450 years ago by Flemish sculptor Giambologna as a symbol of Italy’s Apennine mountains. Standing at nearly 14 meters (45 ft) tall, it was commissioned by Francesco de Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1579.
Positioned above a pond, the statue features a chamber in its head where Francesco would sit and fish at night. When a fire was lit inside, the Colossus’s eyes glowed red, and smoke billowed from its nostrils, creating a striking visual effect.
5. The Christ the Redeemer statue, standing atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.
This 30-meter (98 ft) tall statue, with arms stretching 28 meters (92 ft) wide, overlooks the city, symbolizing peace and welcoming all with open arms. Completed in 1931 and designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, it has become a symbol of Christianity around the globe and an enduring image of Brazil.More: Christ the Redeemer: An Icon of Faith and Artistry
6. Not the most amazing statue, but definitely an amazing story. In Istanbul, Turkey, they made a statue to honor the famous stray cat (Tombili) that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by.
One month after its installation the sculpture went missing. A comment from Turkey MP Tuncay Özkan: “They stole the Tombili statue. They are enemies of everything beautiful. All they know is hate, tears and war”. The statue was safely returned a short time later. More photos here.
7. This eagle sculpture is the world’s largest bird statue, created by Indian artist Rajiv Anchal.
Located at Jatayu Earth’s Center in Kerala, India, the sculpture took a decade to complete. Spanning 200 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and 70 feet in height, this colossal work of art depicts the mythical eagle Jatayu from the Indian epic, Ramayana.
8. This stunning marble sculpture, Ajax and Cassandra, was crafted in 2022 by renowned Italian contemporary artist Jago.
The piece beautifully captures the dramatic moment between the Greek hero Ajax and the Trojan priestess Cassandra.
9. Sendai Daikannon in Japan, the eighth-tallest statue in the world at 100 meters (330 ft).
Its serene, watchful presence overlooks the quiet urban landscape, creating a striking contrast between its massive spiritual form and the everyday city life below.
10. The great challenge by Nicolas Lavarenne. Antibes, French Riviera.
This striking bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic, elongated figure balancing on the edge of a cliff, arms outstretched as if preparing to leap into the vast blue sea below.
11. This is how the Statue of Unity in India looks like. It’s the tallest statue in the world: standing at 182 meters (597 ft) tall, it’s nearly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
This monumental statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key leader in India’s independence, stands on a massive platform with an observation deck, emphasizing its grandeur and scale.
12. This sculpture by Bruno Catalano
Portrays the profound emptiness experienced by migrants as they depart from their homeland—leaving their loved ones and their community behind—in pursuit of a better life:More: 9 Fragmented travelers – Amazing sculptures by Bruno Catalano
13. The incredible statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
Statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain, standing powerfully against the waves with a trident in hand. This impressive sculpture captures the mythical god of the sea in a commanding pose, evoking themes of strength and the majesty of the ocean.More: The incredible ocean statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
14. Leshan Giant Buddha in China (800 AD) At 71 meters (233 ft) tall, this is the tallest pre-modern statue on Earth.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is carved into the cliffside in Leshan, Sichuan, China, overlooking the convergence of three rivers.
15. Close-up views of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s marble statue of David, housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy.
The dynamic sculpture captures the biblical hero mid-action, winding up to sling a stone. Bernini’s David is depicted with intense focus, furrowed brows, and clenched lips, conveying determination. The statue’s muscular arms and detailed hands grip the twisted ropes of the sling, showcasing Bernini’s skill in portraying tension and movement in marble. This statue contrasts Michelangelo’s famous David by capturing the hero in the midst of battle rather than in a calm, contemplative stance.
16. The Kiss of Death is a marble sculpture made in 1930 and found in Poblenou Cemetery, Barcelona.
This emotionally intense sculpture is renowned for its depiction of the delicate boundary between life and death, symbolized by Death’s kiss.
17. The Weight of Thought, bronze sculptures by Thomas Lerooy.
18. Victor Noir’s grave in Père-Lachaise cemetery, created by Patrick Magaud in 1984, has gained fame not for Noir’s journalistic work but for the legend surrounding his death and burial site.
Noir was a journalist shot dead, and his grave features a full-sized bronze statue of him lying down, as if recently shot. Over time, the statue became a fertility symbol.Legend has it that kissing the statue on the lips, leaving a flower in Victor’s hat, and rubbing the genital area enhances fertility, improves one’s sex life, or helps find a husband within a year. This has led to the lips and trousers’ bulge on the statue becoming noticeably shiny from repeated contact.
In 2004, a fence was erected around the grave to prevent this practice, but public protest led to its removal. Victor Noir’s grave remains one of the most visited and talked-about monuments in Père-Lachaise.
19. The amazing handkerchief detail in this marble statue made by French sculptor Louis Philippe Mouchy in 1781.
Featuring a highly realistic handkerchief carved to appear as delicate lace, draped around the neck of the figure. The sculpture captures the fine details of the lacework, folds, and textures, showcasing Mouchy’s skill in replicating soft fabrics in hard marble, a testament to his mastery of the medium. The statue also displays the figure’s elaborate curls and formal attire, highlighting the elegance and refinement typical of 18th-century French sculpture.
20. The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a renowned Baroque sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
This intricate marble sculpture depicts Saint Teresa of Ávila in a moment of religious ecstasy, her face expressing both pain and bliss as an angel holds a golden spear poised above her. Radiant golden rays crafted from gilded bronze descend from above, symbolizing divine light and adding dramatic intensity to the scene.
21. Luo Li Rong is a contemporary artist renowned for crafting hyper-realistic clay and bronze sculptures.
22. The Dignity statue in South Dakota, a stunning 50-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American woman draped in a star quilt.
The statue features a blend of metal and vibrant blue diamond shapes that catch the light, symbolizing the cultural heritage and spirit of the Lakota and Dakota people. The woman’s expression is serene, with her arms outstretched as if embracing the landscape around her.
24. Freedom Sculpture, Philadelphia
“I wanted to create a sculpture almost anyone, regardless of their background, could look at and instantly recognize that it is about the idea of struggling to break free. This sculpture is about the struggle for achievement of freedom through the creative process” — Zenos Frudakis:
25. The vision of Constantine by Bernini is arguably one of the most underrated sculpture in art history.
Gian Lorenzo revolutionized the art form by infusing unprecedented movement into stone.
26. The Mud Maid by Sue Hill, located in the Lost Garden of Heligan, Cornwall, UK.
Depending on the time of the year, the mud maid’s hair and clothes change when the seasonal plants and moss grow over the sculpture.More: Mud Maid – Living sculpture by Sue and Pete Hill (5 photos and video).
27. Departure, a stunning bronze sculpture by artist George Lundeen, highlighted by the frost.
The sculpture is subtly highlighted by a layer of frost, enhancing the scene with a sense of cold and quiet intimacy, as if capturing a moment of departure or waiting.
28. The Resting Boxer, crafted more than 2,000 years ago, is one of the most realistic sculptures ever made and one of the finest examples of bronze sculptures to have survived from the ancient world.
It was excavated in Rome in 1885. Its incredible features, such as its pose, gaze, broken nose, cauliflower ears, scarred face, and bruised eyes, have been enchanting the world ever since.
30. The mesmerizing details of The West Wind, a surreal marble sculpture by American artist Thomas Ridgeway Gould.
Gould’s masterpiece likely drew inspiration from Percy Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind,” in which the west wind serves as an allegory for the cyclical nature of change and revolution:More: Sculptures That Blend With Nature (10 Photos)
Which sculpture is your favorite?
Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA
Embracing the Journey: Bruno Catalano’s Vision In the vast and versatile world of sculpture, few artists can make a claim to a style so unique that it becomes instantly recognizable. Bruno Catalano is one such artist.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
Wanderer – By Innerfields in Cologne, Germany (5 photos)
Content warning: Photo by Dieter Wundes Art Collective Innerfields By Innerfields in Cologne, Germany inspired by Casper David Friedrichs "Wanderer above the fog sea". Painted for the Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung and supported by CityLeaks Urban Art Festival. More by Innerfie
Art Collective Innerfields
By Innerfields in Cologne, Germany inspired by Casper David Friedrichs “Wanderer above the fog sea”. Painted for the Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung and supported by CityLeaks Urban Art Festival.
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Street Artist Innerfields
“Absent” by Innerfields at Wiesenstraße 44 in Berlin, Germany for Walls Of Vision / Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung.Innerfields: In 2016, two years after the annexation of Crimea, we traveled to Kyiv to paint a mural called “present”. Now we’ve been exceptionally fortunate to be invited by the Walls Of Vision project to create a counterpiece in Berlin. We called it “absent”. It is dedicated to all the people who don‘t choose war, but loose their beloved to it.
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The mural “Present” in Kyiv, Ukraine
innerfields on Instagram: ""absent" In 2016, two years after the annexation of Crimea, we traveled to Kyiv to paint a mural called "present". Now we’ve been exceptionally fortunate to be invited by the #wallsofvision project to create a counterpiece in
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Bringing the Neighborhood to the Center: A Mural by Veracidade Celebrates Resilience and Joy (4 photos)
Content warning: Street Artist Veracidade brings vibrant colors and bold imagery to the streets of São Paulo By Veracidade in São Paulo, Brazil for Museu da Cidade de São Paulo. Veracidade is a street artist and muralist whose work brings vibrant colors and bold imagery t
Street Artist Veracidade brings vibrant colors and bold imagery to the streets of São Paulo
By Veracidade in São Paulo, Brazil for Museu da Cidade de São Paulo.
Veracidade is a street artist and muralist whose work brings vibrant colors and bold imagery to the streets of São Paulo. One of his latest works, located at the Solar da Marquesa de Santos, is a stunning hand-painted mural that celebrates resilience and joy through the reinterpretation of the Marquesa on the back of a black woman.
The mural is part of the exhibition “Intersections of black, indigenous and peripheral people in the city of São Paulo” at the Museu da Cidade de São Paulo, that opened on the anniversary of São Paulo.
This mural by Veracidade is a powerful and emotive representation of the strength, beauty, and resilience of black, indigenous, and peripheral communities in São Paulo. The mural not only adds to the aesthetic of the city but also serves as a reminder of the importance of representation and inclusivity in public spaces. The work of street artists like Veracidade, who use public spaces to share stories and perspectives often marginalized, is crucial in creating a more equitable and just society.
The use of vibrant colors and bold imagery in this mural is a characteristic of Veracidade’s work, that creates a striking visual impact that captures the attention of passersby. The mural also serves as a reminder of the power of art to tell stories and spark conversations about important social and cultural issues.
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The mission to paint 50,000 honey bees (the number in a healthy hive) on murals around the world
Content warning: The Good of the Hive Initiative by art activist Matt Willey Matt Willey is committed to personally paint 50,000 honeybees – the number necessary for a healthy, thriving hive – on murals around the world. Through art and imagination, The Good of the Hive r
The Good of the Hive Initiative by art activist Matt Willey
Matt Willey is committed to personally paint 50,000 honeybees – the number necessary for a healthy, thriving hive – on murals around the world.
Through art and imagination, The Good of the Hive raises awareness about the current struggle and population decline of honeybees while celebrating their incredible behaviors.
How is it going for Matt and the 50,000 honeybees? Follow Matt Wiley’s journey on Instagram.
Creating The Good of the Hive has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I have endured 10-hour painting days in 100-degree heat, financial hardship, growing pains, creative angst, burnout, disappointment and overwhelm. But I have simultaneously experienced profound levels of beauty, spirituality, genuine human connection, laughter, purpose, and faith throughout. This is life. A bee does not set out to ‘undo’ harm when she forages. She sets out looking for the nectar… the good stuff. She sparks life along the way through pollination by following something inside her that fuels the search.
There are two things that a honey bee symbolizes that every human craves – a sense of purpose about our existence, and the hive, the connectedness to each other. I am no exception. Six years and over 8500 bees into this, I realize I have been painting bees in search of these things for myself.
Every wall I paint is a lesson and a reminder of this truth. Each bee is an echo or ripple effect of the experience I had with one tiny bee in 2008.
I do not know exactly where this is all going. This art project is a vehicle and container to explore. Art is not planned, it unfolds. But I have learned that I am not alone in this experience. Any feeling of separation is an illusion. Like a magic trick, the connectedness often hides in plain sight, but when I look closely enough, it is always there.
Thank you to every person that has supported me in this wild idea to paint bees around the world. It means more than you know. You are helping to shape this piece of art into its perfect form.
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Art activism is about sparking curiosity in order to inspire people to want (and create) change
Matt Willey: To be curious… to look closer because you want to… because it makes you feel good, hopeful and alive. Art activism is about sparking curiosity in order to inspire people to want (and create) change. Simply informing people about what is wrong helps, but it does not move mountains.
To move a mountain, you must first and foremost REALLY want to move that mountain. Then, because it is likely going to take a while, you must embrace the process of becoming who you need to be in order to move it.
Beautiful light glistening on dripping honey comb at Honey and the Hive!
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The Good of the Hive Mural Portfolio
This video is a glimpse into some of the mural and installation projects of art activist Matt Willey as he is painting his way to 50,000 individual honey bee...YouTube
The Sea Starts Here… Don’t Litter (5 photos)
Content warning: Why should we not litter in the ocean? Not littering in the ocean is essential because it helps protect marine life from harm, keeps our waters clean, and ensures that beaches and aquatic environments remain beautiful and safe for all forms of life, inclu
Why should we not litter in the ocean?
Not littering in the ocean is essential because it helps protect marine life from harm, keeps our waters clean, and ensures that beaches and aquatic environments remain beautiful and safe for all forms of life, including humans. Litter, especially plastic, can be devastating as it can cause injury or death to sea creatures, pollute habitats, and enter our food chain. So the message “Don’t Litter” is vital for the health of our planet’s blue heart—the ocean.
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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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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.3
By Nuxuno Xän – In Fort De France, MartiniqueInspiring 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.4
In NicaraguaCreating 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.5
Flower mural by OGMillie and Floratorium in New York (5 photos)6
In Pondicherry, India 2 photos7
By Robson Melancia in Dois Córregos, Brazil8
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By Fauxreel in Toronto, Canada11
Street Art by David Zinn (3 photos)12
“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois 4 photos13
Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)14
Legend about Giants by Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland15
16 Photos – Street Art by Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia16
Street Art by Pejac – A Collection17
By Jonna Pohjalainen – In Turku, Finland18
By Wild Drawing in Athens, Greece19
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Street Art by Oakoak – Calvin and Hobbes23
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By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England27
Moss Graffiti by Carly Schmitt28
The Green Carpet – In Jaujac, France 6 photos to see it all29
Small Girl and small apple – By Oakoak30
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Street Art by JPS – A Collection (+40 photos)33
Garden Hot Air Balloon – By Oakoak34
Street Art by Vinie – A Collection (24 photos)35
The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France36
“Beautiful Love” by Alter OS in Mexico City37
Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico38.
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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Street Art in Tarragona, Spain
On Facebook.  Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
26 beloved Street Art Photos -March 2012
March 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thanks to Fredo Reedoo for the photo! More in 3D.
This is some of the most beloved Street Art photos on ourFacebook Page march 2012!
Click on a photo to (if you´re lucky) make it bigger or to post a comment on it.
On Facebook. In Hossegor Beaches Landes South West of France.
More info on Facebook.
On Facebook. In Bordeaux, France. Thanks to Nana for the photo!
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. Moreby Icy and Sot.
More info on Facebook. In Egypt. Thanks to Salahedin Fahmy for the tip! Photo from: http://on.fb.me/x9XBrh
On Facebook. In Nolita, Manhattan, New York City. With JR (www.jr-art.net) and Liu Bolin.
Photo by New York Street Art: http://bit.ly/GAzGUB
On Facebook. In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier. In her own words: “With the help of nearly 50 women of the city. We knitt for a week in front of the river which crosses the city. Then i cover a front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was such a beautiful experience, collaborative work.” More Knitting Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and Guerilla Crochet.
On Facebook. In Almeria, Spain. By RPSendra: www.rpsendra.blogspot.com
On Facebook. By Pøbel (www.pobel.no) in Lofoten, Norway. Photo from Mariken.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. Thanks to Pawe‚ Krzych for sending this photo!
In Szczecin, Poland.
Photo from www.szczecinblog.pl More Street Art in 3D.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. By Matt Adnate in Sydney, Cockatoo Island. Thanks to Christel Keijzer for the photo!
On Facebook. More by Alice Pasquini.
On Facebook. Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
On Facebook. In Berlin, Germany. Photo by: http://bit.ly/Hm2vGg
Other photo of it on SAU: http://on.fb.me/HwUWIF
On Facebook. In Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
Street Art in Jaén, Andalucia, Spain
On Facebook. InJaén, Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
26 beloved Street Art Photos -March 2012
March 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thanks to Fredo Reedoo for the photo! More in 3D.
This is some of the most beloved Street Art photos on ourFacebook Page march 2012!
Click on a photo to (if you´re lucky) make it bigger or to post a comment on it.
On Facebook. In Hossegor Beaches Landes South West of France.
More info on Facebook.
On Facebook. In Bordeaux, France. Thanks to Nana for the photo!
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. Moreby Icy and Sot.
More info on Facebook. In Egypt. Thanks to Salahedin Fahmy for the tip! Photo from: http://on.fb.me/x9XBrh
On Facebook. In Nolita, Manhattan, New York City. With JR (www.jr-art.net) and Liu Bolin.
Photo by New York Street Art: http://bit.ly/GAzGUB
On Facebook. In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier. In her own words: “With the help of nearly 50 women of the city. We knitt for a week in front of the river which crosses the city. Then i cover a front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was such a beautiful experience, collaborative work.” More Knitting Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and Guerilla Crochet.
On Facebook. In Almeria, Spain. By RPSendra: www.rpsendra.blogspot.com
On Facebook. By Pøbel (www.pobel.no) in Lofoten, Norway. Photo from Mariken.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. Thanks to Pawe‚ Krzych for sending this photo!
In Szczecin, Poland.
Photo from www.szczecinblog.pl More Street Art in 3D.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. By Matt Adnate in Sydney, Cockatoo Island. Thanks to Christel Keijzer for the photo!
On Facebook. More by Alice Pasquini.
On Facebook. Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
On Facebook. In Berlin, Germany. Photo by: http://bit.ly/Hm2vGg
Other photo of it on SAU: http://on.fb.me/HwUWIF
On Facebook. In Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
Street Art by Nomerz in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
26 beloved Street Art Photos -March 2012
March 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thanks to Fredo Reedoo for the photo! More in 3D.
This is some of the most beloved Street Art photos on ourFacebook Page march 2012!
Click on a photo to (if you´re lucky) make it bigger or to post a comment on it.
On Facebook. In Hossegor Beaches Landes South West of France.
More info on Facebook.
On Facebook. In Bordeaux, France. Thanks to Nana for the photo!
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. Moreby Icy and Sot.
More info on Facebook. In Egypt. Thanks to Salahedin Fahmy for the tip! Photo from: http://on.fb.me/x9XBrh
On Facebook. In Nolita, Manhattan, New York City. With JR (www.jr-art.net) and Liu Bolin.
Photo by New York Street Art: http://bit.ly/GAzGUB
On Facebook. In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier. In her own words: “With the help of nearly 50 women of the city. We knitt for a week in front of the river which crosses the city. Then i cover a front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was such a beautiful experience, collaborative work.” More Knitting Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and Guerilla Crochet.
On Facebook. In Almeria, Spain. By RPSendra: www.rpsendra.blogspot.com
On Facebook. By Pøbel (www.pobel.no) in Lofoten, Norway. Photo from Mariken.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. Thanks to Pawe‚ Krzych for sending this photo!
In Szczecin, Poland.
Photo from www.szczecinblog.pl More Street Art in 3D.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. By Matt Adnate in Sydney, Cockatoo Island. Thanks to Christel Keijzer for the photo!
On Facebook. More by Alice Pasquini.
On Facebook. Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
On Facebook. In Berlin, Germany. Photo by: http://bit.ly/Hm2vGg
Other photo of it on SAU: http://on.fb.me/HwUWIF
On Facebook. In Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
By Smugone
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
By SMUG – A Collection 1
About SMUG from Vantage Point Radio (click link to here a podcast with SMUG):
SMUG is, and has been for many years, one of the leaders in the clubhouse when it comes to realistic portrait murals. His output is beyond impressive and the number of murals he paints in a year is almost unbelievable, but to him… “it’s just what I do.” His massive portraits can span anywhere from one story to 14 stories high but the detail and crispness of the image is the same every time. Over decades of painting walls, SMUG has developed a distinctive and immediately recognizable style which is not always easy for someone who paints realistically. His selection of slightly unconventional models and more importantly his very specific use of light and shadow are undeniably SMUG and exquisitely executed every time.
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Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
By Eduardo Relero
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
Street Art by Eduardo Relero – A Collection
On Facebook.
More on Eduardo Relero homepage.
In Paris, France! By C215
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074Â
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
Street Art by C215 – A Collection
Street Artist C215
C215 links: c215.fr // FacebookC215: “I paint anywhere I go portraits in the streets under the name of C215, and I try to pay homage to the people who constitute the city, especially to those who live in its streets, like children and homeless people, turning all the anonymous into icons.
My tools are stencils and spray, but I am not a vandal. My art is contextual. I strongly believe street art can physically change the city and the daily life of people living in.” – Christian Guemy / C215
http://player.vimeo.com/video/24643548?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff
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Lace Fence by Demakersvan
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
26 beloved Street Art Photos -March 2012
March 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thanks to Fredo Reedoo for the photo! More in 3D.
This is some of the most beloved Street Art photos on ourFacebook Page march 2012!
Click on a photo to (if you´re lucky) make it bigger or to post a comment on it.
On Facebook. In Hossegor Beaches Landes South West of France.
More info on Facebook.
On Facebook. In Bordeaux, France. Thanks to Nana for the photo!
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. Moreby Icy and Sot.
More info on Facebook. In Egypt. Thanks to Salahedin Fahmy for the tip! Photo from: http://on.fb.me/x9XBrh
On Facebook. In Nolita, Manhattan, New York City. With JR (www.jr-art.net) and Liu Bolin.
Photo by New York Street Art: http://bit.ly/GAzGUB
On Facebook. In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier. In her own words: “With the help of nearly 50 women of the city. We knitt for a week in front of the river which crosses the city. Then i cover a front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was such a beautiful experience, collaborative work.” More Knitting Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and Guerilla Crochet.
On Facebook. In Almeria, Spain. By RPSendra: www.rpsendra.blogspot.com
On Facebook. By Pøbel (www.pobel.no) in Lofoten, Norway. Photo from Mariken.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. Thanks to Pawe‚ Krzych for sending this photo!
In Szczecin, Poland.
Photo from www.szczecinblog.pl More Street Art in 3D.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. By Matt Adnate in Sydney, Cockatoo Island. Thanks to Christel Keijzer for the photo!
On Facebook. More by Alice Pasquini.
On Facebook. Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
On Facebook. In Berlin, Germany. Photo by: http://bit.ly/Hm2vGg
Other photo of it on SAU: http://on.fb.me/HwUWIF
On Facebook. In Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
Street Art from a Chalk Street Art Project!
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.
From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.
26 beloved Street Art Photos -March 2012
March 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Thanks to Fredo Reedoo for the photo! More in 3D.
This is some of the most beloved Street Art photos on ourFacebook Page march 2012!
Click on a photo to (if you´re lucky) make it bigger or to post a comment on it.
On Facebook. In Hossegor Beaches Landes South West of France.
More info on Facebook.
On Facebook. In Bordeaux, France. Thanks to Nana for the photo!
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. Moreby Icy and Sot.
More info on Facebook. In Egypt. Thanks to Salahedin Fahmy for the tip! Photo from: http://on.fb.me/x9XBrh
On Facebook. In Nolita, Manhattan, New York City. With JR (www.jr-art.net) and Liu Bolin.
Photo by New York Street Art: http://bit.ly/GAzGUB
On Facebook. In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier. In her own words: “With the help of nearly 50 women of the city. We knitt for a week in front of the river which crosses the city. Then i cover a front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was such a beautiful experience, collaborative work.” More Knitting Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and Guerilla Crochet.
On Facebook. In Almeria, Spain. By RPSendra: www.rpsendra.blogspot.com
On Facebook. By Pøbel (www.pobel.no) in Lofoten, Norway. Photo from Mariken.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. Thanks to Pawe‚ Krzych for sending this photo!
In Szczecin, Poland.
Photo from www.szczecinblog.pl More Street Art in 3D.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. By Matt Adnate in Sydney, Cockatoo Island. Thanks to Christel Keijzer for the photo!
On Facebook. More by Alice Pasquini.
On Facebook. Tarragona, Spain. Photo from Yolanda Carbajales Ferreiro.
On Facebook. In Berlin, Germany. Photo by: http://bit.ly/Hm2vGg
Other photo of it on SAU: http://on.fb.me/HwUWIF
On Facebook. In Andalucia, Spain. From Rachel Webb / Andalucia Explorer: http://bit.ly/H4FyHb
On Facebook. In Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
By Nikita Nomerz: http://bit.ly/GHgapG
On Facebook. By SmugOne: http://bit.ly/zhUzSa More by SmugOne.
On Facebook. More by Eduardo Relero.
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
On Facebook. In Paris, France. More by C215: www.streetartutopia.com/?p=7074
On Facebook. Lace Fence by Demakersvan. More info: www.lacefence.com
On Facebook. From a Chalk Street Art Project of college students in the Philippines.Boing Boing
From back in March in Liverpool. Threw up a quick bubble Dead from his sketchbook for the background. Should've just done a Smug. Haha.Flickr
Street Art by C215 – A Collection
Content warning: Street Artist C215 C215 links: c215.fr // Facebook C215: "I paint anywhere I go portraits in the streets under the name of C215, and I try to pay homage to the people who constitute the city, especially to those who live in its streets, like children and
Street Artist C215
C215 links: c215.fr // Facebook
C215: “I paint anywhere I go portraits in the streets under the name of C215, and I try to pay homage to the people who constitute the city, especially to those who live in its streets, like children and homeless people, turning all the anonymous into icons.
My tools are stencils and spray, but I am not a vandal. My art is contextual. I strongly believe street art can physically change the city and the daily life of people living in.” – Christian Guemy / C215
http://player.vimeo.com/video/24643548?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff
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The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France
On Facebook. More photos of it on Street Art Utopia. The Green Carpet! In Jaujac, France. Photo by David Monjou. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs by Gaëlle Villedary: http://on.fb.me/ACjC9T
The Green Carpet – In Jaujac, France
In Jaujac, France. Made fore the celebrate of the 10th year arts and nature trail programs.
From Gaëlle Villedary/On Facebook. Photos by David Monjou.
In Iran by Icy And Sot
On Facebook. In Iran by Icy And Sot. More by Icy and Sot.
Iran Transformed: ICY and SOT’s Street Art Highlights Peace, War, and Humanity
ICY and SOT are two renowned stencil artists from Tabriz, Iran, known for using their art as a form of protest.
Since 2008, their works have boldly addressed issues such as peace, war, human rights, and freedom. Through public installations and exhibitions across the globe, the brothers tackle the complexities of Iranian culture and global social justice. Their street art continues to resonate worldwide, inspiring change and challenging oppression.For more, visit ICY and SOT (Saman and Sasan Oskouei) websiteand follow them on Instagram.
What do you think about the street art by ICY and SOT?
OSKOUEI STUDIO
Saman and Sasan Oskouei (aka Icy and Sot) - Contemporary artists from Tabriz, Iran. Currently based in Brooklyn, NY.icyandsot.com
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Street Art by Alice – A Collection
Content warning: […]
Alice Pasquini is an artist multimedia based in Roma : painting, illustration, installations
and animation are her main tools to create her poetical and hopeful artworks. Her main
subject is feminity, with a stress put on strong and independant woman.
Links: Alice on Facebook / Alice on Flickr.
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http://player.vimeo.com/video/39081626?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
