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10 Breathtaking Murals by Natalia Rak That Turn City Walls Into Dreams
Content warning: Natalia Rak is a muralist from Poland who transforms public spaces with her large-scale, colorful works. Her art often focuses on themes like nature, connection, and emotion, using vivid colors and intricate designs to create murals that inspire. Natalia
Natalia Rak is a muralist from Poland who transforms public spaces with her large-scale, colorful works.
Her art often focuses on themes like nature, connection, and emotion, using vivid colors and intricate designs to create murals that inspire. Natalia Rak’s murals have transformed walls in cities across the globe, including Kraków in Poland, Berlin in Germany, Joensuu in Finland, and Asparn an der Zaya in Austria. Each location showcases her vibrant colors and intricate storytelling, making public spaces unforgettable.
To get to know Natalia Rak better, you can check out her on Instagram.
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The Legend of Giants: An Immortal Artwork by Natalia Rak
In the heart of Białystok, Poland, a legendary tale has been elegantly translated into a vivid mural by the talented artist Natalia Rak. Painted back in 2013 for the Folk on the Street festival, the mural has become a lasting symbol of this vibrant city.
Natalia Rak: “When I started drawing a sketch I had to consider few elements of the area, for example there are windows and growing tree which we can’t cut. The organizers gave me texts about polish legends from that region. I especially liked legends about giants. First they destroy world around them but later they start to copy human behavior and started taking care of the nature. I hit on an idea how including the tree. I think this mural is good start to take up green areas development. Cities should have as many trees as possible. When I started I had CMYK in acrylics and more that 100 cans. I always use acrylic paints on background and then I make detail using spray cans. The sketch took me 4 hours. I worked ten hours per day. After seven days this mural was finished. I had rain each day of work but I was very optimistic and full of hope.”
More beautiful murals by Natalia Rak!:
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For Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative in Asparn an der Zaya, Austria.
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“Explore Nature” in Terracina, Italy.
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“Tree of life” for Upeart Festival in Joensuu Finland.
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“Black Pearl” in Kraków, Poland.
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In Berlin, Germany.
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“Happily Lost” in Arcugnano, Italy.
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“Melody Of The Soul” in Rome, Italy.
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“Let Forever Be” in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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At No Limit Borås in Borås, Sweden.
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Which one is your favorite?
Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)
Fabián Bravo Guerrero, known artistically as KATO, is a gifted street artist and muralist. His work often features themes of nature, childhood, and vibrant local culture, with each piece rich in color and emotion, drawing onlookers into a vividly painted world.
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In Fuengirola, Spain for Fuengirola.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: This captivating mural transports us to a magical world where a girl, wrapped in an almost nocturnal sunset, holds a starfish that illuminates with its glow. The message conveyed is: even in the darkest moments, there is always a light that guides the path to our dreamsMore photos here.
“Drops of life” in Ronda, Spain for Ayuntamiento Ronda Cultura.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: I want to remember the importance of being in contact with nature and taking care of it, the scarcity of water, how important and vital it is. This mural is part of the new Ronda City Council project for the Las Sindicales neighborhood, where new green areas full of flowers and trees, playgrounds with swings and more benches will be created for residents.More photos here.
“Innocence in Bloom” in Ronda, Spain for Ayuntamiento Ronda Cultura.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: The image of this mural conveys a message of hope and optimism. The girl looking at the flowers shows that despite the challenges and difficulties we face in life, there is always something beautiful and positive that can inspire and motivate us to keep moving forward. The flowers in the mural symbolize the natural beauty that exists in the world and the need to protect and preserve it. The girl, with her innocent and curious gaze, represents the purity and simplicity of childhood, and the importance of protecting and caring for the future of children and the planet.More photos here.
“Garden Swallow” in Ronda, Andalucia. Spain.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: The “Garden Swallow” mural is a beautiful work of art that conveys a very profound message about the connection between nature and humans. In the mural, a child surrounded by pots of flowers holds a swallow in his hand, and both look at each other with deep tenderness.The image of the mural represents the harmony that exists between human beings and nature, in this case, between the child and the swallow. The presence of the swallow in the child’s garden also conveys a message about the importance of these animals in controlling mosquito and other insect pests, and the need to protect their nests and habitat.
In addition, the mural also reflects the symbolism that swallows have in popular culture, especially in Andalusian patios, where they are considered a symbol of eternal love and respect for the couple. The image of the child with the swallow transmits a message of love and respect towards nature and the living beings that inhabit it.
“Raices” in Algeciras, Spain for Asociación RecreArte.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: In this beautiful mural titled ‘Raíces’, the eternal legacy of Andalusian flamenco that transcends generations is represented. In the center of the composition, a girl with a deep look and full of passion, hugs her guitar with devotion and dedication. Her fingers, Like dancing petals, they caress the strings, releasing melodies impregnated with sentiment and ancestral experience.Around her, exquisitely displayed pink flowers intertwine with the air, symbolizing the beauty and delicacy of flamenco. These flowers, as symbols of the Andalusian land, are a tribute to the flamenco artists born in Algeciras, who, with their talent and passion, have left an indelible mark on the art world.
The ‘Raíces’ mural captures the very essence of flamenco, that magical connection that is transmitted from generation to generation, like an ancestral whisper that resonates in every chord and every beat. It is a tribute to the strength and power of music, capable of moving us and transporting us to deep places of the soul, reminding us of our roots and our cultural identity.
May this work endure over time as a living symbol of the greatness and passion of Andalusian flamenco, and as a tribute to those artists who have left an indelible legacy in Algeciras and in the world of flamenco art.
“Swallows” in Casablanca, Morocco for Casamouja.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: Swallows represent respect, love and fidelity, they are migratory birds, which usually migrate to Africa, that’s why I chose to paint them here in Casablanca, the almond flowers, makes the swallows stand out more.I decided to paint the background with Arab tiles, and turquoise, white and reddish color’s, in tribute to the “Hassan II Mosque” (the second largest in the world) that was near the mural.
“Fragile Balance” in Estepona, Spain.
Fabián Bravo Guerrero about the mural: According to data from the Specialized System for Reporting Cases of School Violence (Siseve) from the Ministry of Education, a total of 20,604 bullying reports were recorded nationwide between 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 alone.
This is what the mural is about.In it, we see a teenage girl climbing a staircase toward the moon, which shines brightly and illuminates the entire scene.
The moon represents everything the girl has dreamed of.
She wants to reach it—like we all do—but she’s carrying a heavy backpack: filled with insults, rejection, fear, loneliness…And how will her story end?
On one hand, the girl might reach her goals thanks to the help she receives after her bullying case becomes known.
On the other hand, she might not make it. The weight of her backpack is so heavy that it throws off her balance, and she can’t reach her destination.With this, I aim to reflect the internal struggle faced by those experiencing bullying, highlighting the importance of offering support—before the weight becomes too much to bear.
Which one is your favorite?
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6,214 likes, 222 comments - nataliarakart on March 9, 2019: "“Legend about Giants” (2013) painted on festival “Folk on the Street” organized by WOAK (Regional center of cultural animation) When I started drawing a sketch I had to consider few elemen…Instagram
