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STREET ART UTOPIA

6 months ago

STREET ART UTOPIA
6 months ago

8 Times Seth Painted What Childhood Really Feels Like

Content warning: Which one is your favorite?

Split image featuring two murals by Seth Globepainter. On the left, a girl in a purple dress hangs from a large painted knife as if slicing open the building’s gray surface to reveal blue sky, located in Grenoble, France. On the right, a boy sits curled up with his eyes closed, holding a crayon, painted on the gable wall of a house with a yellow and blue background, located in Aalborg, Denmark.

In Aalborg, Denmark, a boy curls up with a crayon on the side of a building, and in Le Mans, France, a child unzips a drab facade to reveal a burst of color. From Shanghai’s hidden alleyways to the rooftops of Grenoble, these murals by Seth Globepainter reimagine urban architecture through the lens of childhood. This collection features eight of his most poetic and site-responsive works—each one turning a blank wall into a portal of memory, play, or longing.

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Mural by Seth Globepainter in Aalborg, Denmark, showing a giant boy with closed eyes hugging his knees while holding a crayon, painted on the gable of a house. Background features bright blocks of color and crayons near his feet.

Jack in the Box — Aalborg, Denmark

A child with closed eyes sits with knees pulled tight to the chest, drawn in large scale onto a gable end of a building. Surrounded by vivid blocks of yellow and blue, crayons scattered at his feet, the scene suggests retreat into imagination.

Mural by Seth Globepainter in Le Mans, France, showing a child figure pulling down a massive zipper on a tall building to reveal a rainbow-colored sky beneath the surface. 533568

Unzip — Le Mans, France

A mural of a child pulling open an enormous zipper transforms the entire building facade. The gray surface is peeled back to reveal a vibrant gradient of rainbow colors behind, suggesting freedom, wonder, and hidden worlds.

Street art by Seth Globepainter in Shanghai, China, depicting a small child crouching and peering through silver pipes, which resemble a periscope. The child is painted directly above a real window and pipe system.

Periscope — Shanghai, China

In a clever use of existing piping, a small painted child crouches and peers through a pipe formation like a submarine periscope. The art blends seamlessly into the real structure, turning utilities into imagination.

Street art by Seth Globepainter in Paris, France, showing a mural of a girl mid-jump in a hopscotch game, with a real girl in a red dress looking on. The painted girl's shoes appear to have fallen off mid-leap.

Hopscotch Girl — Paris, France

On a quiet street corner, a young girl in a red checkered dress stands at a hopscotch court, staring at a painted figure mid-jump. The painted girl has lost her shoes and seems to leap beyond the wall, capturing fleeting childhood moments.

Street art by Seth Globepainter in Shanghai, China, featuring a girl with eyes closed leaning out of a painted red window. Her hair trails down the wall, ending in a flower being batted by a black painted cat. A real white cat walks below.

Cat Walk — Shanghai, China

A mural of a girl with her head resting on folded arms appears framed in a red window. Her long ponytail dangles down the wall, playfully chased by the silhouette of a black cat reaching for a flower at its tip.

Mural pair by Seth Globepainter in Fontaine, France, with a girl painted on one building whispering toward a boy on another building across the street. One side shows blue sky with clouds, the other a starry night. 533570

Eye to Eye — Fontaine, France

Two murals face each other across a street. On one wall, a girl whispers toward the other. On the opposite wall, a boy listens under a crescent moon. The murals reflect connection and imagination, using architectural space like a narrative thread.

Mural by Seth Globepainter in Grenoble, France, showing a girl with red hair hanging from a painted tear in a gray wall, revealing a patch of blue sky beyond. She grips a large knife to slice through the concrete-like surface.

Hang On — Grenoble, France

A girl clings to a painted tear in the building’s facade, appearing to pull back the gray surface to reveal bright blue sky. Her body swings with momentum as if caught mid-effort to uncover what lies beyond.

Mural by Seth Globepainter in Laon, France, depicting a girl with glasses kneeling and using a spray can to draw a colorful house outline around herself on a large building wall.

In My House by Box — Laon, France

A girl kneels inside a house-shaped outline, spray-painting walls onto the blank facade. Around her, simple shapes in red, yellow, and purple mimic a child’s drawing. It’s both playful and defiant—claiming space through art.

These murals don’t just decorate buildings—they redefine them. Seth Globepainter’s work invites us to see cities as living canvases where memory, play, and possibility are always within reach.

More: 6 Cute Murals By KATO: Bringing Walls to Life

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STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-05-08 07:30:37

34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind

Take a journey into the colorful world of Seth Globepainter, a French street artist who turns boring walls into amazing, dreamlike art.

Born as Julien Malland in Paris, Seth started painting graffiti in the 1990s in the city’s 20th district. Over time, he grew into a famous mural artist, using bright colors and powerful emotions to create art that speaks to people all over the world.
In this post, you’ll see 32 of Seth’s most magical murals. These artworks show how he can turn everyday buildings into unforgettable pieces of art.
A Creative Voyage:

Seth’s life as an artist changed in 2003 when he started a world tour. He worked with artists from different cultures and learned new ways to paint in cities around the globe. This experience led to his book “Globe Painter” (2007) and the documentary series “Les Nouveaux Explorateurs,” which was shown on Canal+. Over five years, Seth visited 15 unique places, expanding his artistic style and creativity.
During these travels, Seth developed his signature style, often focusing on themes of childhood and imagination.
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Enter the vortex – rue Jeanne d’Arc, Paris 13 with Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, France
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Viviane hesitate, La Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
A World of Wonder:

Seth Globepainter’s art shows how street art can change the way we see the world. His murals bring out feelings and tell amazing stories. If you want to see more of Seth’s work, check out his official website! Feeling inspired? Share your street art photos and stories in our Facebook group “Your Street Art Utopia” and join the fun conversation!
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Periscopes – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.
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Cat Walk – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.
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Seth on Putins War on Ukraine in Paris, France.
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“Keep in touch” Popasna, Donbass Ukraine.
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“Telefòn” Little Haïti, Miami.
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“O marinheiro ”, Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.
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In Paris, France.
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“Little Thor” in Neuf-Brisach, France.
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The gardeners – At Nicklaus children’s hospital in Miami, USA
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3 masks – Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.
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“Jack in the box” in Aalborg, Denmark
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In a lane near Yu garden, Shanghai, China.
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Collaboration with Korean painter Heo Dal Yong in Hae Dong, Damyang, South Korea.
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In Paris, France.
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Camsize and friend, Ravine-Sèche, Haïti.
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In Paris, France.
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In Paris, France.
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In Paris, France
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“The wire” in Fontaine, France.
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Lala can fly too, – Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
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Jaho on his doorstep, Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
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With Saner Edgar in Coyoacàn, Ciudad Mexico.
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In Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Little Putu meets her new friend, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia.
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Wendy at the window – Jersey City, USA.
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Dirty Hands – With the kids of Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.
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Escada – Collaboration with DERLON in Obrigado Irmão. São Paulo, Brazil.
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“The ladder ”, tribute to the artist Bilal Berreni, known by the pseudonym Zoo Project died in July 2013 at the age of 23. His name is given to a place in the district of Saint-Blaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the same place where he grew up and where this mural is painted.
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“Hang on” for Street Art Fest Grenoble Alpes in Grenoble, France.
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