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Beautiful Views (8 Photos)
Content warning: From mountain murals that merge with nature to sculptures gazing across endless waters, these public artworks invite us to pause and look deeper. This collection spans from South Africa and Greece to Switzerland and England — each piece uniquely blending
From mountain murals that merge with nature to sculptures gazing across endless waters, these public artworks invite us to pause and look deeper. This collection spans from South Africa and Greece to Switzerland and England — each piece uniquely blending art, place, and perspective.
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1. Horn Solo — Falko One in Cape Town, South Africa
A clever mural by Falko One where a painted rhino seamlessly aligns with the mountain backdrop, turning the horizon into part of the artwork itself.
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2. The Child — Victor Ash in Oakland, California, USA
A monumental mural of a smiling child holding a soccer ball adorns a tall building, glowing with the city’s sunset light and symbolizing energy and optimism.
Victor Ash: “The Child” is a site specific monumental painting in the heart of Oakland on the side of the 21 floor building of the Marriott hotel. Part of the idea, was to use the San Francisco Bay’s Area Sunset on the left side of the building.
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3. Ghost Sculptures — The Castle of Vezio, Italy
White shrouded figures sit silently overlooking Lake Como, forming an eerie yet peaceful contrast between human absence and natural grandeur. More: Haunting Ghost Sculptures! (12 Photos)
4. Mountains and Mirrors — Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa
A playful use of framing and perspective transforms a simple ruin into a living canvas, where painted features interact with the real landscape beyond.
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5. The Fisherman — Bane Florin in Chur, Switzerland
A detailed 3D mural showing an elderly fisherman perched above the street, pipe in hand, with his legs extending over the building’s edge. More!: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)
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6. King Arthur — Rubin Eynon in Tintagel, England
A bronze sculpture depicting King Arthur standing on the cliffs of Tintagel. The hollow form and weathered surface merge with the dramatic coastal landscape.
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7. By the Sea — WD (Wild Drawing) on Tinos Island, Greece
A painted figure sits beside a cat, looking out toward the sea. The mural transforms an abandoned concrete block into a calm and contemplative scene. More!: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
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8. A Swing in the Summer Light — ATTORREP in Belsito, Italy
A mural of a young girl swinging between buildings, her white dress catching the sun as an onlooker peers from a nearby window.
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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.
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
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.🔗 Follow David Barrera on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Wedo Goas on Instagram
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🔗 Follow Mona Caron on Instagram
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🔗 Follow SMUG on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Megan Oldhues on Instagram
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)🔗 Follow Collin van der Sluijs on Instagram
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🔗 Follow Adele Renault on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Zion Graffiti on Instagram
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Victor Ash on Instagram: "A few facts: “The Child” is a site specific monumental painting in the heart of Oakland on the side of the 21 floor building of the Marriott hotel. Part of the idea, was to use the San Francisco Bay’s Area Sunset on the left sid
1,358 likes, 93 comments - victor.ash.studio on April 19, 2021: "A few facts: “The Child” is a site specific monumental painting in the heart of Oakland on the side of the 21 floor building of the Marriott hotel.Instagram
Tree of Life (11 Photos)
Content warning: From wooden giants in Mexico to carved trunks in Ghana, artists across the world are reshaping the way we see trees. This collection brings together 11 works where nature and human creativity merge — sculptures, murals, and playful interventions that tran
From wooden giants in Mexico to carved trunks in Ghana, artists across the world are reshaping the way we see trees. This collection brings together 11 works where nature and human creativity merge — sculptures, murals, and playful interventions that transform trees into living art.
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1. Vortex at Little Milford Woods — Jon Foreman in Wales, UK
A spiral of autumn leaves wraps around the trunk of a tree, creating a vortex pattern that flows from the forest floor upwards. The installation highlights natural cycles with minimal intervention. More!: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
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2. Come Into Light — Daniel Popper in Tulum, Mexico
A monumental wooden figure with intricate carved details opens its chest to reveal a passage filled with greenery, blending sculpture and landscape in a striking way. More photos!: Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico
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3. Family Tree — Falko One in Riebeek West, South Africa
A painted tree merges with a mural of reaching arms on a ruined wall. The branches extend into painted hands, creating the effect of nature stretching toward life beyond the wall.
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4. Four Seasons Tribute — Bruno Althamer in Warsaw, Poland
A mural of singer Kora Olga Jackowska interacts with the surrounding trees. Depending on the season, the branches shift to form different hairstyles for the portrait, changing throughout the year. More about it!: Four Seasons Tribute to Kora in Warsaw, Poland
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5. Googly-Eye Tree — Vanyu Krastev in Bulgaria
A tree pressed against a metal fence has been given googly eyes, turning its natural bulge into a comic face. A playful urban intervention that anthropomorphizes the tree. More!: The City Has Eyes (8 Photos)
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6. Nature Is Everything — Forest Location
A decayed tree stump resembles a human face with moss as hair and dark eye sockets. A natural formation enhanced by perception, showing how organic textures can suggest portraiture.
7. Painting Tree — Istanbul, Turkey
A mural shows a hand holding a paintbrush, with the real tree forming the brush tip. The leaves extend as painted strokes, blending wall art with nature in an optical illusion.
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8. Popeye Holding a Tree — Istanbul, Turkey
A cartoon mural of Popeye depicts him lifting a potted tree, with the real tree forming its foliage. A mix of humor and environmental playfulness. More!: Playful Art By Semiok (8 Photos)
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9. Give — Lorenzo Quinn in Valencia, Spain
A large-scale sculpture of two open hands cradles a living tree. The piece conveys themes of protection, care, and the bond between humans and nature.
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10. Tree of Life — Aburi, Ghana
A carved tree trunk is filled with figures climbing, embracing, and emerging from the bark. The sculpture represents community and the interwoven nature of life.
11. Laurence Lets Himself Worry for the Duration of One Cup of Coffee — David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A small character is painted inside a natural hollow at the base of a tree.. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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When Trees Become Art (12 Photos)
From monumental wooden sculptures in Mexico to carved tree trunks in Ghana, artists and nature join forces in unexpected ways. This collection features 12: roots forming geometric patterns in Hong Kong, trees turned into libraries in the Netherlands, sculptures that cradle saplings, and murals that play with real foliage. Each piece reveals how trees can transform into art that feels alive.
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1. Come Into Light — Daniel Popper in Tulum, Mexico
A monumental wooden figure with intricate carved details opens its chest to reveal a passage filled with greenery, blending sculpture and landscape in a striking way. More photos!: Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Banyan Roots — Hong Kong
The roots of a banyan tree spread across a paved walkway in ordered, grid-like formations, creating a natural pattern that feels designed by hand.
3. Caring Hand — Eva Oertli & Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland
A giant sculpted hand emerges from the ground, gently cradling a growing tree in its palm, symbolizing protection and care for nature.
4. I’m Home — Wendy in Mexico
A black-and-white portrait painted inside the hollow of a tree trunk, giving the impression of a face living within the tree itself.
5. Fake Views — SMOK in Antwerpen, Belgium
A mural of a woman holding scissors appears to trim a real tree, blending painting and nature into a playful trompe-l’oeil. More photos!: Fake Views – By SMOK in Antwerpen, Belgium🔗 Follow SMOK on Instagram
6. Give — Lorenzo Quinn
White sculpted hands rise from the grass to cradle a young tree, creating an image of support and responsibility toward the environment.🔗 Follow Lorenzo Quinn on Instagram
7. In Your Hands — Adrien Martinetti in Ajaccio, France
A mural shows large, realistic hands holding soil while a real tree grows upward, merging painted illusion with living nature.🔗 Follow Adrien Martinetti on Instagram
8. Open Air Library — Ruurlo, Netherlands
An old hollow tree trunk is transformed into a community library, with small wooden-framed shelves holding books inside its bark. More photos!: Tree Became a Library (+9 More Book Artworks)
9. Remnants of the UK’s Tallest Tree — Sculpture by Simon O’Rourke in Wales, UK
The trunk of Britain’s former tallest tree is carved into a towering hand reaching skyward, turning what remained of the tree into a symbol of resilience. More about it and photos!: From Tallest Tree to Towering Sculpture: The Giant Hand of the UK
10. Tree of Life — Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana
Detailed carvings cover the trunk of a tree, depicting human figures intertwined, turning the bark into a story of life and community.
11. Vortex at Little Milford Woods — Jon Foreman in Wales, UK
A spiral of autumn leaves wraps around the trunk of a tree, creating a vortex pattern that flows from the forest floor upwards. The installation highlights natural cycles with minimal intervention. More!: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
12. Nadine and the Chartreuse Respite — David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A small character sits against the trunk of a drawn tree, using a patch of bright green groundcover as the foliage above. The figure holds a book while leaning on a purple stone, with scattered leaves placed around the scene. The drawing is integrated into the garden path, blending chalk illustration with real plants. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
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