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Knitting Graffiti in Valdivia, Chile
Content warning: 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 be
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.
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.
More: 104-year-old Grace Brett, a member of band of guerilla knitters
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Made You Joyful (8 Photos)
Content warning: Street art from Limerick, Valdivia, Iran, Ôlas, Taiwan, and more! Expect a bollard turned octopus, a smiling brick tower, yarn-bombed stairs, a whole façade painted as miniature houses, and quick jokes on city walls. More: Made You Smile (11 Photos) 1. St
Street art from Limerick, Valdivia, Iran, Ôlas, Taiwan, and more! Expect a bollard turned octopus, a smiling brick tower, yarn-bombed stairs, a whole façade painted as miniature houses, and quick jokes on city walls.
More: Made You Smile (11 Photos)
1. Street Octopus — Lumen Street Theatre in Limerick, Ireland
A roadside bollard painted as a blue octopus with tentacles extending across the pavement, using the curb and cobbles to suggest movement. More: Painted Octopus on a bollard in Limerick, Ireland
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2. Face in the Ruin — Nikita Nomerz
A derelict brick structure given large eyes and an open mouth painted around existing openings, turning the building into a character. More!: 17 Times Nikita Nomerz Brought Walls to Life
3. Knit Steps — Marianne Meier in Valdivia, Chile
Concrete stairs covered with multicolored knitted panels; handrails wrapped in patterned yarn, creating a soft path of color.
4. Stacked Homes Façade — Francisco Fonseca in Ôlas, Portugal
A full-building mural depicting rows of small doors, windows, and tiled roofs, arranged as a cluster of houses across the façade.
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5. Wall Vent Bug — Tom Bob in (Location Unknown)
A protruding wall vent transformed into a bug’s head; painted eyes, antennae, wings, and feet complete the character around the hardware. More by Tom Bob!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
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6. Pac-Man Plaster
Yellow Pac-Man figures placed along a patch of exposed plaster, arranged to appear as if they are “eating” the chipped area of the wall.
7. Looking Up — Icy & Sot in Iran
Stencil painting of children gazing upward, set on a natural rock surface beneath a starry sky, integrating the artwork with the boulders. More: Iran Transformed: ICY and SOT’s Street Art Highlights Peace, War, and Humanity
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8. Earthquake Detection Kit — Artist Unknown in (Location Unknown)
A printed sign with two googly eyes labeled “Earthquake Detection Kit,” using simple materials to deliver a hallway joke. More googly eyes!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
More: How Clever (9 Photos)
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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.
More: Funny Signs! (18 Photos)
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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