From Georgia to France, Italy to Colombia — these walls hold the quiet poetry of human life. Each mural captures a fragment of us: shared glances, daily gestures, and moments that linger long after the paint dries.

This collection celebrates artists who turn façades into living portraits of memory and connection.

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1. 1900 Street Scene — Artist in Northern Chile

A façade transformed into a turn-of-the-century street, complete with shopfronts, awnings, and distant mountains. The illusion extends the architecture into another era.

2. Patrick Commecy in Brives-Charensac, France

Au fil de Loire – Patrick Commecy and his team from A.Fresco transformed this once-blank wall into a vivid riverside scene inspired by the Loire. The mural depicts villagers washing clothes beneath an arched stone bridge, with swallows flying above and residents leaning from painted windows. It recalls the history of Brives-Charensac, where locals once gathered by the river for daily chores, and even marks the 1980 flood level of 6.8 meters — a reminder of the Loire’s power.

🔗 Visit Patrick Commecy’s website

3. Nauta and J. Daniel Correa Osorio — Pereira, Colombia

This vibrant mural depicts a woman gently shaping a miniature city where children play among plants and buses. It’s a scene of care and imagination.

🔗 Follow Nauta and J. Daniel Correa Osorio on Instagram

4. TMF Studio — Gurjaani, Georgia

Gigantic hands cradle clusters of grapes, their warmth and texture rendered with lifelike detail. The mural honors Georgia’s deep winemaking heritage and the quiet labor behind each harvest.

5. Vera Bugatti — Rive, Italy

Generations meet through Vera Bugatti’s mural of a young girl and an elderly woman knitting under the sunset.

🔗 Follow Vera Bugatti on Instagram

6. Edoardo Ettorre — Mangone, Italy

Edoardo Ettorre’s mural Intime Readings, created for Gulìa Urbana, shows an elderly woman sitting alone on a bench, absorbed in a newspaper. The scene captures a moment of quiet reflection — a pause amid life’s noise. Beyond its realism, the work hints at a deeper theme: the challenge of discerning truth in an age overwhelmed by information. Ettorre transforms this façade into both memory and monologue, honoring thoughtfulness and the wisdom of age.

🔗 Follow Edoardo Ettorre on Instagram

7. Sock Wild Sketch — Caudry, France

A girl with blond hair peers through binoculars painted on a church wall.

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8. Artez — Gurjaani, Georgia

Thirst for Nature depicts a woman sipping from a glass vase filled with flowers, her gesture merging beauty and need. Artez’s soft tones and geometric textures turn the façade into a hymn to balance and renewal.

🔗 Follow Artez on Instagram

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Absolutely Beautiful (9 Photos)

From surreal sculptures set in lush landscapes to lifelike murals transforming city walls, these eight works capture the many ways public art can inspire. This collection takes you from vivid nature scenes to intimate portraits, with each piece offering a unique encounter in the open air. Featured are artists from Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia, and beyond.

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1. True Nature — Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Cancun, Mexico

A monumental white sculpture of a figure holding its own face as a mask, with the head’s interior open to reveal dense tropical greenery. This work merges art with the natural environment, creating a striking visual link between human identity and the surrounding jungle.

🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram

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2. Mural by David Barrera — Fene, Spain

A vibrant building facade mural showing a young boy standing beside a white dog, facing a woman playing guitar. The central structure of the building separates the two figures but keeps them visually connected through color and composition.

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3. Mural by Wedo Goas — Salobreña, Spain

A portrait of a woman in a loose cream shirt, sitting with fruit and a glass of drink in front of her. The soft light and calm expression give the piece a classical, painting-like quality.

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4. Mural by Mona Caron — Le Locle, Switzerland

A towering mural of the Gentiana lutea plant painted along the full height of a tall concrete building. The bright yellow flowers and lush green leaves contrast sharply with the grey urban backdrop. More photos!: Flower mural by Mona Caron in Le Locle, Switzerland

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5. Silo Art by SMUG — Lameroo, South Australia

A massive mural on grain silos showing a bearded man in a hat with clasped hands, overlaid with a golden rural sunset scene complete with a windmill and open fields. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

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6. Mural by Megan Oldhues — Toronto, Canada

A soft-focus style mural of a woman in a white dress holding a red jug, standing in a lush garden with trees and flowers. The brushstroke style evokes a painted canvas.

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7. Mural by Collin van der Sluijs — Maastricht, Netherlands

A richly detailed mural of a brown bird surrounded by flowers, leaves, and smaller birds, set against a colorful, patterned background. More!: Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)

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8. Mural by Adele Renault — Stavelot, Belgium

A mural covering the side of a building with the close-up face of a pigeon, its feathers shimmering with iridescent hues. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See

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9. The Elder — Zion Graffiti in Bogotá, Colombia

This striking mural by Zion Graffiti, painted for Meeting Of Styles Colombia 2025, portrays the profile of an elderly man with flowing white hair and beard that merge seamlessly with the wall’s dark background.

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In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Jean-Baptiste Yunès.

This is a collection of some of the most beloved Street Art from Chile! Most photos taken last 10 years.

In Santiago de Chile. Thanks to Jean-Charles Lallemand for the photo

In Valparaíso, Chile. Thanks to Terie Stephens for the photo!

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Valparaíso, Chile. Photo by BORIS G.

In Valdivia, Chile. By Marianne Meier.

In Valparaíso, Chile. Photo by Alberto Rojas.

In Chile by Julian Beever – In Chile. Thanks to Anna Wahlgren for sending the photo!

In Valparaíso, Chile. Photo by Pat L.

A Van Gough inspired painting in Valparaíso, Chile. Photo by Timothy Fernandez.

By INTI in Santiago, Museo a Cielo Abierto San Miguel.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Scarlette Dimter.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Arturo Nahum.

In Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Bill Green.

In Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Bill Green.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Santiago de Chile. Photo by Ingrid Aulik.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by ademussey.

In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Alberto Rojas.

In Santiago, Chile. Photo by Alberto Rojas.

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Street Art in Valparaiso, Chile

On Facebook. Photo by Jean-Baptiste Yunès.

On Facebook. Thanks to Petter Heradstveit for the photo!

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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 Guerrilla Crochet. From 26 beloved Street Art Photos – March 2012.

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2024-12-22 17:53:42

How Knitted Street Art is Brightening Cities Worldwide

Knitted street art, sometimes called guerrilla crochet, is a fun and creative way people are changing their neighborhoods.

Instead of using spray paint or drawing, these artists use yarn to decorate everyday things like trees, benches, and bikes. They turn plain spaces into colorful and eye-catching works of art. This type of art combines the coziness of handmade crafts with the boldness of outdoor art. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about adding happiness, color, and a sense of togetherness to our streets.

For some truly inspiring knitted street art, check out the works of artists like B-Arbeiten and Agata Olek (Olek). Their creative installations have transformed urban spaces around the world, showcasing just how powerful yarn can be in reshaping public spaces.

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