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Urban Fun (9 Photos)
Content warning: From a sleeping Homer camouflaged by ivy in Spain to cartoonish mischief on a Chicago wall, these public artworks bring humor, clever illusions, and playful interaction to our streets. This collection features everything from optical tricks to character c
From a sleeping Homer camouflaged by ivy in Spain to cartoonish mischief on a Chicago wall, these public artworks bring humor, clever illusions, and playful interaction to our streets. This collection features everything from optical tricks to character cameos and sculptural surprises — stretching across Portugal, France, Estonia, South Africa, and beyond.
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1. Snake Stairs — SFHIR in Guarda, Portugal
A massive snake painted seamlessly along a concrete stairwell appears to slither up the urban slope. The mural uses the zigzag shape of the stairs to construct the snake’s rising body. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
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2. Wile E. Coyote Trap — E.LEE in Chicago, USA
A Looney Tunes-style trap set by Wile E. Coyote wraps around a street corner, complete with red arrows and a cannon awaiting a hungry bird. The whole setup mimics a cartoon sequence using clever wall painting.
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3. Estonian Opera Hands — In Tallinn, Estonia
Parking gate arms outside the Estonian National Opera are humorously transformed into oversized sculpted hands holding the barrier poles like batons, resembling conductors in motion.
4. Homer’s Nap — DavidL in Barcelona, Spain
Partially obscured by ivy, this surreal version of Homer Simpson lies drunk and asleep against a wall with a can of Duff beer. The character’s exaggerated features stretch across both wall and ground. More!: 15 Surreal Graffiti Artworks By DavidL
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5. Obelix Smashes a Lane — Oakoak in France
Painted directly onto a crosswalk, Obelix from Asterix delivers a knockout blow that visually warps one of the lane lines, breaking up the white bars in an explosive moment. More!: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)
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6. Peak Twinning — Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa
Two playful elephants hang upside down, their trunks seamlessly connecting to distant trees that resemble leafy tops. A perfect example of location-integrated street art.
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7. Peace Tic-Tac-Toe — Mauro Pallotta in Rome, Italy
Pope Francis climbs a ladder to make a final move in a giant tic-tac-toe game on a Roman wall. He plays against a Swiss Guard, replacing Xs and Os with peace symbols. More!: Interview with the Italian street artist Mauro Pallotta (+6 artworks)
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8. Summer Solstice Cheerleader — David Zinn in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
A cheerful green troll painted on the sidewalk appears to be celebrating with arms raised and a flower skirt. Real grass growing between pavement cracks is cleverly used as the character’s wild hair, blending nature and art. More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
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9. Donald Dump
A recycling bin in Paris topped with a cardboard box styled to look like a face, complete with yellow “hair,” evokes an unmistakable likeness — turning trash into satire.
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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.
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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.
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Art In Spain (9 Photos)
Content warning: From the coastal walls of Ibiza to the narrow alleys of Barcelona and the fishing ports of Catalonia, Spain’s street art tells stories of emotion, humor, and identity. This collection brings together nine murals that capture the country’s artistic pulse —
From the coastal walls of Ibiza to the narrow alleys of Barcelona and the fishing ports of Catalonia, Spain’s street art tells stories of emotion, humor, and identity. This collection brings together nine murals that capture the country’s artistic pulse — from photorealistic portraits and surreal compositions to playful 3D illusions and cultural homages.
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1. Street Art by SPAIK — Ibiza, Spain
A brightly colored owl spreads its wings across a tunnel wall in Ibiza. The symmetrical design, vivid patterns, and geometric feathers turn the concrete into a vibrant gateway. Painted during the Bloop Festival, the mural mixes Mexican folk art with Mediterranean flair.
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2. The Tasmanian Devil — Nauni69 in Viator, Spain
A 3D mural of the Tasmanian Devil, Taz, bursts from a corner wall in Viator. The Looney Tunes character seems to chase the viewer into the street, blending cartoon nostalgia with optical illusion street art.
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3. “El alma sopla donde el amor suena” — León in Barcelona, Spain
A saxophonist leans against a wall as red butterflies drift from his instrument. This poetic piece by León combines stencil precision and soft tones to evoke the rhythm of love and sound on a quiet Barcelona street.
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4. Mural by Lalone Laleiro Leilo — Málaga, Spain
This lifelike mural shows a hooded figure sitting with two dogs. The tender depiction blurs the line between wall and street, reminding viewers of human connection and care in urban spaces. See more photos and details here.
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5. “Mulas Porteadoras” — Tardor Roselló in Benigembla, Spain
A powerful mural by Tardor Roselló portrays an elderly woman carrying the world on her back. The work honors the mule women of the region and their role in daily survival and cultural memory.
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6. Mural by SFHIR — Fene, Spain
A woman plays the cello across two building faces in this massive mural by SFHIR. The soft brushwork, realistic detail, and musical motif give rhythm to the architecture of Fene. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
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7. Salvador Dalí and Vincent van Gogh — Nesui in Málaga, Spain
Nesui’s mural imagines Dalí giving Van Gogh a haircut. This clever composition merges two artistic icons in a playful nod to surrealism and creative reinvention. More!: Mural on Salvador Dalí and Vincent van Gogh by Nesui in Malaga, Spain
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8. “Saint Peter Fisherman” — KTHR in L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain
Created for Festival EFÍMURS, this mural depicts Saint Peter, patron of fishermen, holding the keys of heaven and the fisherman’s ring. The detailed portrait connects local heritage with mythic symbolism. More!: “Saint Peter Fisherman” by KTHR in L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain
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9. Street Art by Borondo — Madrid, Spain
Borondo’s mural in Madrid uses raw brush textures and expressive movement to evoke emotion and impermanence. His layered technique gives the wall a sense of time and memory.
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9 Sculptures That Blur Reality and Nature
From woven warriors in the woods to surreal windows floating in open fields, these eight sculptures twist perception and blend effortlessly into their surroundings.
In this curated collection, you’ll encounter sleeping giants nestled into hillsides, nature-based illusions made from leaves, and wooden titans guarding rivers. Each artwork challenges the boundaries between art, environment, and imagination — spanning countries like Ecuador, France, the UK, and the USA.More: 10 Street Art Masterpieces That Will Make You Fall in Love with Books Again
1. Sleeping Boy — By El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador
A young boy lies in peaceful slumber with his teddy bear, seamlessly integrated into a concrete wall and creeping vines. The painted body appears to nestle under the greenery, making the illusion feel alive.
2. The Sleeping Beauty — By Made in Graffiti in Picardie, France
Painted directly onto a hillside, this monochromatic mural of a girl hugging a teddy bear appears as if she’s embedded in the landscape.🔗 Follow Made in Graffiti on Instagram
3. Fluentem Colos — Land Art by Jon Foreman in Little Milford, UK
This forest installation arranges green, yellow, and brown leaves in a wave-like optical illusion. Carefully positioned by hand, the sculpture bends depth perception using nothing but natural materials.More!: 10 Spellbinding New Stone Sculptures by Jon Foreman (All from 2025)
4. Mama Mimi the Troll — Trash Art by Thomas Dambo in Wyoming, USA
Built from reclaimed wood, this massive troll lounges across a bridge in Rendezvous Park. With braided hair and expressive eyes, she invites visitors to climb, explore, and imagine.More!: 10 Giant Trolls Hiding in Forests, Lakes and Ruins
5. Stillness in Motion — Sculpture by Olga Ziemska at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Oronsko, Poland
This dynamic figure, constructed from aligned wooden branches, gives the illusion of motion frozen in time. Her sweeping form suggests wind or energy, drawing a group of children’s attention in a city park.🔗 Follow Olga Ziemska on Instagram
6. Reaching Hand — Wood Sculpture by Simon O’Rourke in Wales, UK
Carved from the remains of the UK’s tallest tree, this sculpture depicts an outstretched human hand reaching skyward. The realistic veins and texture blend human form with natural bark.More photos!: From Tallest Tree to Towering Sculpture: The Giant Hand of the UK
7. The Archer — Willow Sculpture by Anna & The Willow in the UK
Standing in a woodland path, this archer draws her bow with a body sculpted entirely from interwoven willow. Her flowing form mimics fabric in motion, blending into the surrounding forest.🔗 Follow Anna & The Willow on Instagram
8. Window Ladder — Sculpture by Leandro Erlich in Uruguay
This surreal outdoor installation features a floating brick-framed window with a tall ladder leading to it. The disconnected wall segment hovers mid-air, challenging logic and gravity.🔗 Follow Leandro Erlich on Instagram
9. Grumpy Stone — David Zinn in Michigan, USA
A small stone with a sculpted frown sits tucked among pebbles, blending perfectly into its surroundings. Created by David Zinn, the piece adds humor to an ordinary spot — a tiny character looking unimpressed with the world around him. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
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Hit the Right Note! (20 Photos)
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Music doesn’t just fill concert halls—it vibrantly resonates through city streets around the globe, inspiring artists to blend visual creativity with musical themes. In this collection, we’ll journey from striking murals celebrating legendary musicians to playful pieces transforming urban fixtures into whimsical instruments. Each artwork uniquely merges sound, culture, and the heartbeat of urban life.
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SFHIR’s mural in Fene, Spain
SFHIR created a striking photorealistic mural of a woman passionately playing a cello across the façade of a multi-story building. Detailed brush strokes give depth and emotion, blending realism and abstraction.
Violin mural by Dopie in Delft, Netherlands
Dopie painted a vibrant mural of a violin, blending harmoniously with the brick building façade, creating a bold and colorful visual attraction.
David Bowie street art by FIGUE
This compelling artwork portrays David Bowie in a saintly form, blending religious iconography with Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt makeup.
Daft Punk tribute by Pieksa in Krakow, Poland
Pieksa created a highly detailed mural of Daft Punk, highlighting their iconic helmets with realistic reflections and a sleek metallic finish.
Tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix by Won ABC in Leicester, UK
A vibrant and surreal tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix, blending psychedelic imagery with bright colors, highlighting Hendrix’s influential presence.
Guitar mural by Alex Maksiov in Houston, USA
Alex Maksiov painted an impressive, realistic image of a young boy playing guitar, using a staircase as his canvas. This trompe-l’œil mural creatively interacts with the urban environment.
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Vlado Kostov’s sculpture in Kotor, Montenegro
A highly detailed metal sculpture by Vlado Kostov depicts legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Crafted from recycled materials, it captures the musician playing his trumpet with intricate detail.
Four Seasons mural by Bruno Althamer in Warsaw, Poland
This mural pays tribute to Kora (Olga Jackowska), dynamically changing appearance through the seasons due to surrounding trees, creatively blending natural and artistic elements.
More about it and photos!: Four Seasons Tribute to Kora in Warsaw, Poland
Violinist mural by Julia Starkova in Novosibirsk, Russia
Julia Starkova painted a powerful mural inspired by painter Herman Gold, featuring an elderly soldier playing a violin, rich with emotion and historical context.
Stop the Violins by TABBY
A poignant stencil depicting soldiers holding violins instead of weapons, cleverly playing with words to advocate peace.
Musical crosswalk in Lille, France
Playful street art transforming a pedestrian crossing into a musical score, creatively merging everyday city life and music.
Bob Marley by JEKS ONE in Saint Petersburg, Florida
A striking photorealistic mural capturing Bob Marley, painted by JEKS ONE, showcasing expressive details and lighting effects highlighting the reggae legend’s calm intensity.
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Guitar of Trees in Argentina
An extraordinary natural artwork shaped as a guitar using strategically planted trees, spectacularly visible from aerial view.
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Trombone Player by Tom Bob in New York, USA
Tom Bob playfully turned street pipes into a whimsical trombone being played by a cartoonish figure, cleverly animating the urban landscape.
More!: 33 Cute Street Art Pieces by Creative Genius Tom Bob
“No Music on a Dead Planet” mural
Highlighting climate crisis awareness, this mural creatively reinterprets Joy Division’s iconic album cover as a stark reminder of music’s silence without action.
Love Street Art by SUNRA in Montpellier, France
SUNRA’s playful mural depicts a guitarist releasing hearts, blending music and love themes.
Black Sabbath graffiti
Quote from Black Sabbath lyrics on a wall: “The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.”
Make Music Not War stencil
Black stencil street art humorously depicting guitars dropping from a plane.
Street Art Record Player
An inventive piece using a street manhole cover, cleverly turned into a vinyl record on a turntable using white spray paint, creating an optical illusion.
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Freddie Mercury Street Sign
A playful reinterpretation of a traffic sign, featuring Freddie Mercury in his iconic yellow jacket posing above a cheering crowd, creatively using a no-entry sign as a stage.
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11 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These 11 pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. “Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
2. “UMI” by Daniel Popper (Illinois, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper at the outdoor tree museum The Morton Arboretum in Illinois, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
3. Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
4. Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
5. Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
6. “Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
7. Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
8. Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
9. Snake in the Green — Hyères, France
A plain gray cinderblock wall in a hidden grove was completely transformed into a lifelike snake by street artist Rest4. The viper, rendered in vibrant greens, blues, and yellows, emerges from the shadows of the forest floor. The before-and-after framing reveals the power of imagination to awaken forgotten spaces.
10. Fluentem Colos — Little Milford, Wales
Land artist Jon Foreman created this delicate, wave-like gradient in a woodland clearing using carefully arranged leaves. Starting in green and fading to deep orange, the sculpture blends with the forest floor in color, shape, and motion—appearing to ripple like wind through grass. More by Jon Foreman: 9 Leaf Sculptures That Stir the Soul in the Forest (Art by Jon Foreman)
11. Florinda Camila — “WA” Marko Franco Domenak in Lima, Peru
This creative mural cleverly incorporates a real bougainvillea bush as the hair of a painted woman. A monarch butterfly completes the peaceful scene, adding movement to this blend of paint and nature.🔗 Follow WA on Instagram
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When Houses Become Beautiful (8 Photos)
Content warning: From a mother and child towering over Glasgow to a sleeping boy tucked under a hedge in Imbabura, this set shows buildings turned gentle: quiet portraits, birds on city walls, and scenes that bring warmth to concrete in Lleida, Karlstad, Frauenfeld, Sioux
From a mother and child towering over Glasgow to a sleeping boy tucked under a hedge in Imbabura, this set shows buildings turned gentle: quiet portraits, birds on city walls, and scenes that bring warmth to concrete in Lleida, Karlstad, Frauenfeld, Sioux City, London, and Fene.
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1. Mother and Child with Robin — SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland
A large-scale portrait of a woman holding a child close, a robin perched on the child’s arm. Soft light and restrained tones emphasize tenderness against the brick facade. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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2. Sleeping Boy — El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador
A boy rests on a pillow while real foliage becomes his blanket. The painted figure aligns with the hedge, blending wall and vegetation into a single scene.
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3. Cut Through History — Fabian “Bane” Florin in Frauenfeld, Switzerland
A woman sits by a warm lamp framed by broad monstera leaves. Precise lighting and shadows create the effect of a window cut into the wall. More!: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)
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4. Stork Nest — Oriol Arumí in Lleida, Spain
Three white storks stand on a large nest painted across the building’s side. The lower section opens to meadows and trees, turning the street corner into a nature view. More photos!: Discover the Stunning Stork Nest Mural in Lleida by Oriol Arumi
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5. Hope Is a Thing with Sequins — Naomi Haverland in Sioux City, Iowa
A child reaches toward a paper-style bird decorated with buttons and sequins. The piece projects a handcrafted look against the brick wall. More!: Naomi Haverland’s Mind-Blowing 3D Murals: Art That Will Make You Stop and Stare
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6. A Good Host Turns Places into Friends — HERA in Karlstad, Sweden
A child pours tea for a deer and a wolf, each seated calmly. Loose brushwork and handwritten notes add a storybook quality across the gable wall. More!: HERA – Crafting Stories on Walls Around the World
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7. Anf10n — SFHIR in Fene, Spain
A figure before a field of stars spans the curved facade. The composition layers cosmic bands behind the portrait with fine detail in the face and hands. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
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8. Magpie on the Stairs — Irony & Boe in London, UK
A magpie painted at stair height fills the side wall. The bird’s blue, green, and white plumage sits crisply against the pale backdrop, interacting with the railings and steps.
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Absolutely Stunning (11 Photos)
From an enormous child peering into a mirror in Italy to a serene bear reading under a leafy tree, this collection brings together 11 amazing public artworks from across the globe. You’ll see emotional murals, surreal 3D illusions, beautiful interactions with nature, and imaginative urban storytelling.
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1. Sogno — By LIGAMA in Ravanusa, Italy
A giant boy appears to crawl across the wall, peering into a mirror that seamlessly blends into the ground below. His shirt reads “Sogno” (dream), adding a symbolic layer to this hyper-realistic mural.🔗 Follow LIGAMA on Instagram
2. Hallow — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
A monumental wooden sculpture of a woman gently opens her chest to reveal an empty space within. Surrounded by flowering trees, the piece conveys a sense of calm and introspection.🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
3. Three Horses — By Łukasz Kieł in Amsterdam, Netherlands
A monochromatic mural features three highly detailed horse heads emerging from a floral composition of roses and leaves. The soft shading gives it the look of a classical pencil drawing.🔗 Follow Łukasz Kieł on Instagram
4. Nadine and the Chartreuse Respite — By David Zinn in USA
A small mouse named Nadine leans back peacefully against a tree trunk painted on a sidewalk. The leaves of a real green plant complete the canopy, forming a perfect natural shade for this quiet reading moment. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn! (15 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
5. Curious Child
A towering mural depicts a boy using a magnifying glass to inspect something on the ground. The real person walking below enhances the sense of scale, turning the wall into a playful scene.
6. Fishing Shadow — By Louis DUPART in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
A man and dog sit high on a wall, fishing into the void, while their shadows stretch down toward apartment windows. The placement plays with perspective and light.
7. Ocean Encounter — By SEYB in Indre-et-Loire, France
This deep blue mural brings a shark to life as it swims toward the viewer through beams of sunlight. The 3D-style rendering gives the illusion of depth and movement.🔗 Follow SEYB on Instagram
8. Stacked Lives — By Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A colorful wall of miniature apartments shows dozens of lively characters in exaggerated, cartoonish style. From daily routines to humorous vignettes, each section tells its own story.
9. Echoes of Harmony by Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Music is the universal language connecting people and cultures, regardless of their background or situation. The mural on Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s facade portrays the merger of two worlds: an embrace between a street musician and a concert violinist. The artwork symbolizes the power of music to break down barriers and unite communities.🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
10. Mural by Carles Arola in Calonge, Spain
This large-scale mural turns a flat facade into a detailed village scene with balconies, townspeople, a white horse, and even wine barrels in an open cellar. Every element is rendered to match the stone wall texture, blending history and realism into the environment. More photos here!🔗 Follow Carles Arola on Facebook
11. Flame Keepers — Mandi Caskey in Seneca Falls, New York
Mural by Mandi Caskey at 37 Fall Street in Seneca Falls, birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. It shows two women passing a flame between their hands. The older woman wears a sash reading “1848 Vote for Women.” The background includes a crescent moon, clouds, and white butterflies.Mandi Caskey: Tribute to the enduring fight for women’s rights across generations. This mural captures an intimate moment of exchange. A suffragette passing a living flame into the hands of a modern woman. The fire represents knowledge, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equity. The suffragette’s steady presence honors the women of Seneca Falls who fought to secure the right to vote, while the younger woman receives the flame with reverence and determination, carrying that light forward into a more inclusive future. Both figures rise from the water, a symbol of rebirth and the roots of Seneca Falls, where the first Women’s Rights Convention reshaped history. Her sash belongs to the past. Her buttons belong to the present. And the moths gather in remembrance, for everyone, who gave their life to the cause. Let’s keep the light burning for all.
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Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
Content warning: SFHIR, a street artist from Madrid, has been crafting murals since 1995, blending techniques like airbrushing and laser graffiti. His works, including "A Violonchelista de Fene" and "Anf10n," transform walls worldwide with stunning realism and storytellin
SFHIR, a street artist from Madrid, has been creating murals since 1995. His art combines techniques like airbrushing, rollers, and laser graffiti.
His work can be found on walls worldwide, from Spain to the U.S., drawing attention with its detail and storytelling.
In Fene, Spain, SFHIR created a mural called “A Violonchelista de Fene” turning a building into a tribute to music and emotion. The mural features a cellist painted with stunning realism, blending art and sound seamlessly.
SFHIR’s art often draws from myths, culture, and everyday life. Murals like “Anf10n” and “Sirena” reimagine Greek myths in fresh ways. His art isn’t just pretty—it’s full of ideas about creativity and how we connect with each other.
Explore SFHIR’s murals to see how he transforms ordinary walls into stories of imagination and artistry. And give him a follow on Instagram!
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“A Violonchelista de Fene” at Perla Mural Fest in Fene, Spain.
A monumental mural by SFHIR in Fene, Spain, depicting a woman playing a cello. The artwork spans multiple building faces, creating a stunning visual of musical grace.
“Sirena” in Fuenlabrada, Spain.
SFHIR’s “Sirena” in Fuenlabrada, Spain, reimagines a mythical siren playing a brick lyre, symbolizing her triumph over Orpheus. This striking mural brings Greek mythology to life in the heart of Fuenlabrada.
“Anf10n” at Perla Mural Fest in Fene, Spain.
“Anf10n” by SFHIR in Fene, Spain, created for Perla Mural Fest, reimagines the myth of Amphion, who built the walls of Thebes with the magical sound of his harp. The mural portrays a modern interpretation, where the wall itself becomes a harp, producing music that unites people.
Mural for Meninas de Canido in Ferrol, Spain.
SFHIR’s mural in Ferrol, Spain, for Meninas de Canido portrays Marcela de Ulloa, a figure from “Las Meninas,” as a rebellious, tattooed nun creating graffiti, questioning societal norms and imposed aesthetics.
“Snake Stairs” in Guarda, Portugal.
SFHIR’s “Snake Stairs” in Guarda, Portugal, transforms a staircase into a coiled snake, complemented by a young adventurer holding a staff.
Mural in Málaga, Spain.
SFHIR’s mural in Málaga, Spain, at the HLA El Ángel Hospital, portrays a nature goddess merging with greenery. The artwork highlights the relationship between nature, medicine, and Málaga’s cultural identity.
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24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
In Glasgow, Scotland.
I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.
Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.
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In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.
Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.
Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.
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Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.
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Photo by @thedreadedcatstudios
In Wirrabara, South Australia.
SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it.5
In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.
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In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.
SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.7
In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.
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This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.
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For Project SAATO in Paris, France.
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In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.
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At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.
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At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.13
Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.
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At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.
SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!18
In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.19
For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.20
In Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Photo by @fredrikakerberg
Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.
SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.23
Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.
Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.24
Photo by Gordon Terris.
By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland.
In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?
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