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Art That Grows From the Earth (9 Photos)
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From quiet forest goddesses to surreal illusions that blend wood, stone, and trees—these 9 outdoor sculptures don’t just sit in nature, they become part of it. In this collection, you’ll discover sculptures in Illinois and Switzerland, on Belgian lawns and British gardens. Some hold trees gently in their palms, others appear to rest beneath layers of snow. All of them invite us to see the land as canvas, collaborator, and living presence.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. Hallow — Daniel Popper’s Sculpture in Lisle, Illinois, USA
A monumental female figure made of wood-like textures stands with closed eyes and hands gently parting her chest. The sculptural body is open at the center, allowing viewers to walk through her, as though being embraced by nature itself. Springtime trees and blooming pink flowers surround her.
More: 5 Photos of Sculpture “Hallow” By Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
2. Mud Maid — Sculpture by Sue Hill in Cornwall, UK
This moss-covered figure of a woman rests on the forest floor at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Her face is sculpted from clay and softened by time, while her hair and body are formed from earth and living plants, changing with the seasons—from green to snow-covered.
More: Mud Maid – Living sculpture by Sue and Pete Hill (5 photos and video)
3. Give — Lorenzo Quinn’s Sculpture Holding a Tree
Two white sculpted hands emerge from the grass, gently cupping a living tree. The hands appear soft despite their size, turning the act of holding into a symbol of care and responsibility.
4. Clothespin — Mehmet Ali Uysal’s Sculpture in Chaudfontaine, Belgium
A giant wooden clothespin appears to pinch and pull the ground itself. Cleverly designed and installed in a grassy field, the sculpture creates the illusion that the land is a soft fabric being gathered and held.
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5. Caring Hand — Eva Oertli & Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland
This large white hand sculpture gently cradles a tree in the middle of a lush green park. With careful shaping and scale, the sculpture blends seamlessly into its surroundings, turning a simple tree into the heart of a nurturing gesture.
More: The Caring Hand – Sculpture in Glarus, Switzerland by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber
6. I’m Home!
This painted face, embedded directly onto the exposed heart of a tree, transforms bark into canvas. The artwork is visible only within a natural wound in the trunk, where the human face seems both protected and revealed by the tree itself.
7. UMI — Daniel Popper’s Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, USA
A towering woman, constructed with intertwined “roots” and gentle hands, emerges from the ground. Her chest and hair are woven with wooden tendrils, making her appear as if she’s grown from the soil beneath her.
More: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
8. Flower Tube
A sculpture of a paint tube lies on the grass, appearing to squeeze out a trail of vivid orange marigolds.
9. Musco — Minwear Woods, Wales
In the heart of Minwear Woods, leaves, moss, and soil become canvases for land artist Jon Foreman. More!: 10 Forest Sculptures By Jon Foreman
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More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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Buildings That Look Like They’re From a Dream (8 Photos)
From a church in Iceland that looks like a spaceship preparing for launch, to a house zipped open on a street in Milan — this collection showcases architecture at its most imaginative. Included are cliffside wartime refuges, storybook cottages, optical illusions, and centuries-old constructions that defy gravity or blend perfectly into mountains. These aren’t digital renderings — they’re real places from around the world.
More: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
A building facade appears to peel open like a jacket, with an oversized zipper curling away the wall to reveal its inner structure. This public installation by Alex Chinneck uses stone, concrete, and illusion to challenge how we perceive architecture.
2. King Alfred’s Tower — England
This red-brick triangular tower rises dramatically from the fog in Somerset, England. Built in 1772, it commemorates Alfred the Great and reaches over 49 meters high with a narrow footprint that adds to its illusion of impossibility.
3. Alpine Refuge — Monte Cristallo, Italy
Located at 2,760 meters in the Dolomites, this hidden wooden shelter from World War I is embedded directly into the rockface. Built for survival, it now appears like a dreamlike relic barely distinguishable from the mountain.
4. Hallgrímskirkja Church — Reykjavík, Iceland
This iconic Lutheran church, inspired by basalt columns and volcanic formations, dominates the Reykjavík skyline. Designed in 1937 and completed in 1986, its symmetry and scale evoke science fiction architecture.
5. The House That Sank — The Crooked House, UK
Built in 1765 on top of a mine shaft, this British pub developed a pronounced tilt as the ground beneath it slowly gave way. Despite its slanting angles, it remained a local favorite for centuries.
6. Organic Slate Roof House — Germany
This home with flowing lines and a wave-shaped slate roof blurs the line between fairy tale and high-end eco-architecture. Natural stone and soft curves give it a whimsical yet grounded appearance.
7. Cliff House — France (Built 1347)
Balanced between eras and gravity, this timber-framed upper house sits atop massive medieval stonework. Located in France and completed in 1347, it seems to hover above the road with support beams stretching underneath.
8. Rock-Built Homes — Sanaa, Yemen
Traditional Yemeni tower houses in Sanaa rise directly from the rock, combining ancient stone masonry with ornate white geometric window frames. The buildings appear both sculpted by nature and intricately human-made.These buildings bend our expectations of what architecture can be — not just structures, but expressions of ingenuity, adaptation, and creativity. Whether carved into mountains or dressed like zippers, they show that the line between surreal and real is thinner than it seems.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
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The Weight We Carry (8 Photos)
Content warning: Hands rising from the Grand Canal in Venice, a stone-filled human figure crouching on a sidewalk, a split-open head in the green of Cancún, and a dancer balancing on falling chairs in Tbilisi. Paired with text-based walls about happiness and hidden sadnes
Hands rising from the Grand Canal in Venice, a stone-filled human figure crouching on a sidewalk, a split-open head in the green of Cancún, and a dancer balancing on falling chairs in Tbilisi. Paired with text-based walls about happiness and hidden sadness, this set looks at support, balance, and the loads we hold.
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1. Support — By Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy
Two monumental white hands emerge from the water to brace the façade of Ca’ Sagredo Hotel. Fiberglass forms scale architectural details and reference rising sea levels. About and more photos: Support – Message About Climate Change
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2. The Weight of Grief — By Celeste Roberge
A crouching human figure built from a steel armature packed with rounded stones. The mesh outlines the body while the rocks supply mass and texture.
3. True Nature — By Daniel Popper in Cancún, Mexico
A large sculpted head and hands hold a face-mask form in a tropical garden. The open cranium and mask create a hollow space framed by vegetation and sea views.
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4. People Don’t Pretend to Be Depressed — Dotmasters in (Location Unknown)
Stencil of a running child beneath bold black lettering that reads “People don’t pretend to be depressed, they pretend to be happy.” White highlight on “happy” punctuates the line.
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5. Finding a good balance in life — Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia
A woman in a blue dress tiptoes across a stack of tilting chairs painted on a weathered wall. The figure’s outstretched arm and the angled furniture create a diagonal climb. More!: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)
Sasha Korban: This mural supports the idea of finding a good balance in life. The young fragile girl reflects the human’s internal harmony together with the joy of existence. A bunch of chairs is a metaphor for the world’s chaos and the diversity of different moments we all go through – positive, tragic, happy and sad. They make us balance and find the harmony. The project is organized by International Human Rights Organization Truth Hounds, Tbilisi, Georgia.
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6. Girl Writing by Rubble — By Ramon Perez Sendra
A large portrait of a child drawing on a corner wall beside a pile of demolition debris. Warm ochre tones and geometric blocks frame the scene.
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7. Be Someone That Makes You Happy
Stencil of a child correcting a slogan on a brick wall, crossing out words to read “Be someone that makes you happy.” Red underlines and strike-throughs mark the edit.
8. Bear Hug
A cyclist reclines across the arms of a standing bear statue while a smaller cub figure looks on. The staged pose turns the sculpture into a playful scene. More!: Playing With Statues (26 photos)
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Amazing Art (8 Photos)
From towering city murals to hidden creatures carved into natural landscapes, artists worldwide are bringing animals into public spaces in striking ways.
In this collection, you’ll meet a tiger gazing over Spanish streets, a massive snake bursting from a French wall, and a gorilla towering over New York. You’ll also find a boar built from logs in a Swedish forest, a playful dog in London, and a platypus painted across an Australian silo. Smaller interventions appear too, like a squirrel peeking from a tree trunk and a fox face stretching across a Belgian wall.More: Cute Animals (25 Photos)
1. Tiger Mural — Sweo & Nikita in El Berrón, Spain
A large-scale mural of a resting tiger framed by green leaves, painted across the side of a multi-story building. The animal’s realistic expression and posture give the illusion of it leaning out from the wall. On more mural!: Gold Fish mural by Sebastien Sweo and Nikita in Calais, France🔗 Follow Sebastien Sweo& Nikita on Instagram
2. Giant Snake — Braga Last One in Puteaux, France
A three-part mural of a snake appearing to burst through a building wall. The detailed scales and yellow-black pattern make the reptile look alive as it slithers out from broken concrete panels. More!: Absolutely Brilliant By Braga Last One (14 Photos)🔗 Follow Braga Last One on Instagram
3. King Kong — Carlos Alberto GH in New Rochelle, USA
A massive gorilla mural inspired by King Kong, painted to appear as if it holds a passerby in its hand while towering over a city skyline. The interactive scale allows viewers to step into the scene.🔗 Follow Carlos Alberto GH on Instagram
4. Gamla Suggan — Hannelie Coetzee in Knislinge, Sweden
An installation built from stacked logs and branches arranged between trees, forming the face of a wild boar. The natural materials blend with the forest setting, creating a hidden animal figure within the landscape. More: Stubb Boar (5 photos)🔗 Follow Hannelie Coetzee on Facebook
5. Dog Mural — WOSKerski in London, UK
A mural of a dog with oversized eyes and tongue sticking out, painted on a brick wall with a bright yellow circle as a backdrop. The playful expression makes the work stand out in the urban setting. More: 9 Times WOSKerski Made UK Walls Feel Like Glitches in Reality🔗 Follow WOSKerski on Instagram
6. Platypus Silo — Jimmy Dvate in Rochester, Australia
A hyper-detailed mural of a platypus painted across a large grain silo. The reflection of water and fine textures of the animal’s fur and bill create a photorealistic effect on an industrial structure. More: 7 pics: Platypus – Mural by Jimmy Dvate in Rochester, Australia🔗 Follow Jimmy Dvate on Instagram
7. Squirrel in Tree — David Zinn in USA
A small painting of a squirrel tucked into a hollow of a wooden pole. The detailed shading makes the animal appear naturally part of the surface, blending street art with urban nature. More: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
8. Fox Mural — TUZQ in Belgium
A close-up mural of a fox’s face stretching across a large brick wall. The detailed fur and piercing eyes give the animal a strong presence while interacting with viewers passing below. See all of the mural here!: Fox by TUZQ in Testelt, Belgium (5 photos)🔗 Follow TUZQ on Instagram
More: Beautiful Animal Statues (8 Photos)
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Helping Hands (8 Photos)
Content warning: In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together the
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet language of care — one that speaks of balance between people and nature, strength in connection, and the simple act of reaching out.
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1. Caring Hand — Eva Oertli & Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland
A massive sculpted hand appears to rise from the earth to cradle a living tree, blending human form and nature in a symbol of guardianship.
About and more photos: The Caring Hand – Sculpture in Glarus, Switzerland
2. In Your Hands — Adrien Martinetti in Ajaccio, France
This mural merges real and painted worlds as a tree grows from the soil cradled in painted hands.
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3. Give — Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy
Quinn’s white marble hands rise from the grass, gently holding a sapling. The sculpture represents renewal and the balance between giving and protecting the planet’s fragile life.
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4. Keep Your Shine — Denis Dendy in Istanbul, Turkey
Two luminous hands, painted with fine detail, hold a glowing red sphere between their palms. The piece glows with quiet energy, expressing the power of light, creativity, and care contained within human touch.
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5. Take My Hand — Michael Rosato’s mural in Cambridge, Maryland, USA
This mural of Harriet Tubman is painted on the side of the Tubman Museum and Education Center. Tubman is shown stepping out of a broken brick wall, arm extended as if reaching for the viewer’s hand. Behind her, a calm riverside landscape glows under a setting sun. The artwork is titled Take My Hand and has become an iconic tribute to her legacy.
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6. The Remnants of the UK’s Tallest Tree — Simon O’Rourke in Wales, UK
Carved directly from the trunk of a fallen tree, this towering sculpture transforms what remains of a natural giant into a symbol of endurance — a hand still reaching upward even after loss. More about it!: From Tallest Tree to Towering Sculpture: The Giant Hand of the UK
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7. Helping Hands — Exitenter in Florence, Italy
Exitenter’s minimalist street piece turns a wall corner into a story of mutual aid, where two stick figures collaborate to climb upward. Simple yet striking, it captures the essence of empathy in one small gesture.
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8. Tribute to the Women of Ondarroa — Muraleslian in Ondarroa, Spain
Large-scale mural of two hands mending a fishing net, painted in grayscale with colored threads crossing through the lower half. Created as a tribute to the women of Ondarroa who sustained community life through their craft and labor. More photos and about it!: Tribute to the womens of Ondarroa (Spain) – Mural by Muraleslian
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Made You Smile (11 Photos)
From a playful chalk monster to a balcony illusion that tricks the eye, this collection captures eight lighthearted street artworks and public interventions that bring smiles to passersby. From Paris to local sidewalks, here are moments where humor and creativity meet the streets.
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1. Balcony Illusion — Oakoak in Paris, France
A trompe-l’œil artwork showing two women leaning from a balcony, one laughing and the other observing, blending seamlessly with the building façade. More!: Wrong but Right – Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
2. Nadine and the Surprisingly Effective Joke — David Zinn in USA
Sidewalk chalk art where a rock forms the head of a wide-mouthed creature holding a tiny mouse-like character in blue, blending humor with natural surroundings. More!: 9 Cute Spring Drawings by David Zinn🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
3. Have You Seen This Dog?
A playful flyer featuring a friendly dog with the text “Now you have. Have a GOOD day,” complete with tear-off tabs reading “Have a great day.”
4. Little People Museum — Slinkachu in UK
A miniature installation where tiny figurines examine a cigarette butt displayed as if it were a museum artifact, highlighting humor and commentary in scale. More!: 7 Tiny Street Dramas by Slinkachu🔗 Follow Slinkachu on Instagram
5. Pipe Legs
Two wall pipes painted with chalk shoes, turning ordinary infrastructure into the legs of a playful character.
6. R2-D2 with Flowers — EFIX in France
A painted R2-D2 holding flowers with a heart bubble, leaning toward a trash bin in a playful urban romance scene. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
7. Please Do Not Touch — Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia
A dandelion framed with miniature museum-style posts and a sign reading “Please Do Not Touch,” turning an everyday weed into a delicate exhibit. More!: Clever Art By Michael Pederson (17 Photos)🔗 Follow Michael Pederson on Instagram
8. Charlie Chaplin — Tom Bob in USA
A before-and-after transformation where wall fixtures become part of a painted gentleman in a bowler hat, complete with a cane. Charlie Chaplin! More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)🔗 Follow Tom Bob on Instagram
9. Ghostwalk — Oakoak in Auchel, France
A playful crosswalk intervention by Oakoak in Auchel, created during the festival Les Petits Bonheurs. The artist turned a simple crossing into a scene of animated white stripes reacting to a ghostly visitor. More by Oakoak: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
10. The Fabulous Tale of Being Different — Case Maclaim in Madrid, Spain
Case Maclaim’s mural in Madrid depicts a young person in a wheelchair draped in vibrant fabrics, blending strength and softness in a single portrait. More photos!: The Fabulous Tale Of Being Different (by Case Maclaim in Madrid)Case Maclaim: I believe the actual beauty of fairy tales is that it is up to our imagination how the character looks and moves and that version is not really up to debate, as it is just like a fingerprint, very unique and personal. With this mural in the old, historical city center of Madrid I wanted to try a different approach. So I gave the viewer a new character of a yet unknown fairy tale. I have high hopes that it will encourage specially the young audience to come up with their very own story, in which the lead is a confident, black child in a golden wheelchair and in a self-made mermaid costume.
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Dog trying to comfort sad painted boy
Stencil by Trevor Cole in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Photo by [b]Erika Lopez[/b] of her dog Carlos.More: Absolutely Beautiful (8 Photos)
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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.
More: When Trees Become Art (10 Photos)
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.
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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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When Trees Become Art (12 Photos)
Content warning: 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, scul
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.
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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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Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)
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From a canoe climbing the side of a skyscraper in Japan to a building seemingly unzipping itself in Italy, these sculptures challenge how we see urban space. This collection features 8 imaginative public artworks from cities around the world, including Venice, Milan, Geneva, and Osaka. Whether they’re made from trash, cast in metal, or carved into surreal illusions, each piece turns ordinary architecture or furniture into something unexpectedly creative.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
1. Canoe Climbing Skyscraper — By Unknown Artist in Osaka, Japan
This sculpture features a yellow canoe with life-sized figures scaling the wall of a high-rise building in Osaka. The façade has been reshaped with a rippling, wave-like contour beneath the boat, giving the illusion that the wall itself is water. The figures appear mid-paddle as if navigating a vertical river.
More photos: Sculpture of a canoe climbing a high-rise building in Osaka, Japan
2. Support — By Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy
Two massive white hands rise from the Grand Canal, appearing to hold up the walls of the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel in Venice. Created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, the artwork is both dramatic and symbolic—a call to address climate change before it’s too late.
About and more photos: Support – Message About Climate Change
3. The Seeder — By Morfai in Kaunas, Lithuania
By day, this bronze statue appears to sow seeds into a public park. By night, with the help of a well-placed spotlight, its shadow reveals a dramatic silhouette scattering glowing stars across the wall. The contrast between the statue’s physical form and its shadow turns a simple gesture into a celestial act.
About and more photos: ‘The Seeder’ Marks Lithuania’s First Legal Street Art Masterpiece
4. Unzipped Building — By Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
This architectural illusion by British artist Alex Chinneck makes it appear as if the corner of a building is being unzipped like a piece of clothing. The peeled façade curls outward, revealing windows and the interior beneath. It’s a play on permanence and perception.
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5. Half Baby Beaver — By Bordalo II in Bernex, Geneva, Switzerland
Street artist Bordalo II created this split-face beaver sculpture entirely from discarded plastic and scrap metal. The left side of the face is naturalistic in color and form, while the right bursts with colorful waste, contrasting nature with pollution.
Bordalo II: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
6. Bench Blanket & Hammock
In this dual installation, bronze arms grip a sculpted cloth frozen mid-motion. In one piece, the “cloth” is shaped like a bench with gentle folds. In the other, it swings like a suspended hammock. Both use fabric-like bronze to play with the idea of softness and gravity.
7. Lamp Lovers
Two flexible street lamps are bent into the shape of affectionate figures sitting on a park bench. One rests its head on the other’s shoulder, suggesting intimacy in an otherwise cold urban setting. The anthropomorphic design turns everyday objects into characters.
8. Tree Embrace
A large pair of sculpted white hands cradle the base of a tree in the center of a public square. The installation gives the impression that the tree is being protected or nurtured by human care, merging environmental themes with visual tenderness.
9. The Glass Slipper — Philip Jackson in the UK
A garden sculpture of a tall, elegant figure in a flowing dress with a wide sculptural hat. The work blends stone textures with the surrounding greenery. More!: 10 Haunting Sculptures by Philip Jackson
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Each sculpture in this collection transforms the city into a canvas for imagination—inviting us to pause, reflect, or smile. These public artworks don’t just decorate urban space—they reshape it with emotion, illusion, and meaning.
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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)
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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)
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Support – Message About Climate Change
Content warning: Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn By Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy. Titled Support, it depicts two massive hands, rising from a canal to support the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel. It is a visual statement, that people need to respond to global warming appropri
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By Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy.
Titled Support, it depicts two massive hands, rising from a canal to support the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel. It is a visual statement, that people need to respond to global warming appropriately before it’s too late. “Venice is a floating art city that has inspired cultures for centuries,” Lorenzo Quinn told Halcyon Gallery. “But to continue to do so it needs the support of our generation and future ones, because it is threatened by climate change and time decay.”
Reflecting on the two sides of humans – the creative and the destructive – Quinn addresses their ability to make a change and re-balance the world around them. Support evokes both hope in trying to hold up the building above the water and fear in highlighting the fragility of the situation.
“The hand holds so much power – the power to love, to hate, to create, to destroy.”
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Climate Change Addressed Through Street Art (16 Powerful Images)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, and artists are using graffiti and street art as a powerful means to address this global crisis.
In today’s blog post, we’ll explore 16 awe-inspiring images that not only capture the urgency of climate change but also inspire us to take action in our daily lives.1. Melting Ice: A Visual Reminder of Our Fragile Ecosystem
One powerful image that often appears in climate change-themed street art is the depiction of melting ice caps and glaciers. These striking visuals serve as a stark reminder of the rapid and devastating impact of global warming on our planet’s delicate ecosystems.The ice sculptures, handcrafted by Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo, were set up in a public area by WWF Germany to show the direct effect of climate change in the Arctic on the whole planet and the future of humanity and nature:
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Climate Change: Tiny ice figurines draw attention to big problem
2. Endangered Species: The Fight to Preserve Biodiversity
Many artists use their talent to draw attention to the plight of endangered species, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect Earth’s biodiversity. These emotive images remind us of the consequences of inaction and encourage us to support wildlife preservation.By Louis Masai at Shoreditch Station in London, UK
“The Wrong Amazon Is Burning” on the Amazon Tower in Berlin
3. Deforestation: The Disappearing Lungs of Our Planet
Street art that tackles deforestation brings attention to the alarming rate at which we are losing Earth’s precious forests – our planet’s lungs. These powerful images drive home the importance of preserving our natural resources and the urgent need for reforestation efforts.By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England
Martín Ron: The causes? Many: Extreme climate change, drought, deforestation, reduction of wetlands and a lot of disinterest in asking ourselves questions. The consequences? Too many. This mural is part of a new series of murals in which I am working where the protagonist is the reflection. And how opportune to get involved to invite you to reflect on what happens when a river runs out of water.
4. Extreme Weather: The New Normal
As climate change worsens, extreme weather events have become increasingly common. Artists often depict these events in their work to illustrate the direct consequences of our changing climate and the urgency to act now.Support – By Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy.
5. Rising Sea Levels: The Threat of Disappearing Coastlines
Rising sea levels pose a significant threat to coastal communities worldwide. Street art depicting submerged cities and landscapes can evoke a strong emotional response, emphasizing the need for immediate climate action to protect our planet’s future.By Banksy: I don’t believe in global warming
6. Pollution: The Toxic Reality of Our Modern World
Graffiti and street art can serve as a powerful reminder of the consequences of unchecked pollution, from smog-filled skies to plastic-choked oceans. These images can inspire us to make sustainable choices and reduce our individual carbon footprints.Street Art by HIJACK – A Collection (42 photos)
CONDITIONAL LOVE – By SaRX 404 on Climate Change
7. Renewable Energy: The Path to a Cleaner Future
Many artists choose to showcase renewable energy solutions in their work, promoting a cleaner, greener future. By depicting solar panels and wind turbines, these images encourage us to support and invest in alternative energy sources.Clean Energy – By TABBY
8. Sustainability: A Lifestyle Shift
Street art can inspire us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles by highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly practices, such as recycling, composting, and reducing waste. These images can motivate us to make simple, everyday changes to lessen our impact on the environment.By Leon Keer: Nice 3D effect and interesting motifs on the cups if you look closer. Green – oil rigs and a polluted beach. Pink – a stranded broken abandoned boat. Brown – a dead moose. Blue – a far from equal meeting between settlers and Indians.
9. Climate Activism: The Power of Collective Action
Many artists use their work to celebrate and support climate activism, featuring images of protesters and powerful messages calling for change. These visuals remind us that our collective voices can make a difference in the fight against climate change.Politicians Discussing Climate Change by Isaac Cordal
10. Hope: A Brighter Future Awaits
Lastly, climate change-themed street art often conveys a message of hope, depicting a brighter, greener future if we take action now. These uplifting images serve as a reminder that it’s not too late to make a positive impact on our planet’s health.Interview with Swedish street artist Herr Nilsson (+18 artworks)
These 16 powerful images of graffiti and street art addressing climate change remind us of the urgency to act and inspire us to make a difference in our daily lives.
Whether it’s supporting renewable energy, reducing waste, or advocating for policy changes, each one of us has the power to contribute to the fight against climate change. Let these compelling visuals serve as a call to action, motivating us to protect our planet for generations to come.
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