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Beautiful Murals (9 Photos)
Content warning: From vibrant flowers blooming on brick walls to masterfully painted illusions and emotional portraits, this collection captures nine of the most beautiful murals from around the world. Featured locations include Cape Town, Calais, Lima, Chicago, Sardinia,
From vibrant flowers blooming on brick walls to masterfully painted illusions and emotional portraits, this collection captures nine of the most beautiful murals from around the world. Featured locations include Cape Town, Calais, Lima, Chicago, Sardinia, and more—each mural blending artistic skill with architecture and environment in unique ways.
More: 12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings
1. Bahati — Sonny Behan in Cape Town, South Africa
A mural of a gorilla nestles into an indoor garden space, painted by Sonny Behan. The fur detail and soft light reflections create a striking emotional presence within the lush surroundings of the room.
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2. Virtual Entrance — ASTRO in Calais, France
This geometric illusion by ASTRO transforms the entire facade into a 3D tunnel, using bold purples and reds to simulate depth and light. Painted with precision, the optical illusion plays with architecture and perception. More photos here!
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3. 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.
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4. Flowers for West Town — Ouizi (Louise Jones) in Chicago, USA
Bright yellow daisies, pink peonies, and a red admiral butterfly burst across the brick wall of a Chicago building in this floral mural by Ouizi. The composition blends realism with oversized botanical scale.
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5. Among the Grass — Krzysztof Bitka in Szczecin, Poland
This pastel-toned mural portrays a woman kneeling in a tall meadow, rendered with fine sketch-like lines and watercolor textures. It’s part of the Street Art Szczecin 2021 project. More!: 7 photos – Flower Mural by Krzysztof Bitka in Szczecin, Poland
6. Daily Life in Zeddiani — Vanda Banti in Sardinia, Italy
Painted directly onto a residential facade, this mural blends seamlessly into the house’s real structure. It portrays a traditional Sardinian street scene with people, a donkey, and vivid historic clothing. More photos here!
7. The Old Man and the Sea 2.0 — AÉRO in Morlaix, France
This dramatic grayscale mural features a bearded sailor looking toward a stormy sea, with a puffin flying beside him and a lighthouse in the misty background. Highly detailed and cinematic in style.
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8. Pulling the Sky — Seth Globepainter in Le Port, Réunion Island
A child is shown pulling back a curtain of sky in this imaginative mural by Seth. The artwork gives the illusion of peeling back clouds to reveal another world behind, with a real tree incorporated at the base. More by Seth!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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9. The Light Is All Around — Endo in Čačak, Serbia
Painted around a streetlamp, this mural shows an elderly man smiling and holding the lamp as if it’s a glowing staff. The golden light and warm tone enhance the friendly character’s presence. More photos here!
More: Amazing Murals (9 Photos)
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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
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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This Will Make You Smile (9 Photos)
Content warning: From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France, rural landscapes in Australia, and delicate creati
From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France, rural landscapes in Australia, and delicate creations made from natural materials. Together, they show how public art and creativity can brighten any corner of the world.
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1. Where Big Breakthroughs Are Required — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A cheerful chalk creature by David Zinn climbs through a crack in the pavement, drawn with raised paws and a surprised expression. The crumbled concrete adds to the illusion of the character breaking through. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)
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2. Bird in the Wall — Location Unknown
A patch of missing plaster forms the body of a bird, with simple black lines drawn below to create legs. The texture of the wall gives the figure depth and character.
3. Baby Opossum — By Hannah Bullen-Ryner in UK
Natural artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner arranged feathers, flowers, and twigs into the image of a baby opossum clinging to a branch, framed by green leaves. More!: Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner
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4. Girl with Sparrow and Rat — By Antonio López Badicoloreando in Acula, Spain
A mural by Antonio López Badicoloreando shows a girl smiling gently at a sparrow perched on her hand, while a rat rests on her shoulder. The painting blends realism with soft color tones.
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5. Crashing Tennis Ball — By Jan Is De Man in Utrecht, Netherlands
Jan Is De Man created this illusion for the 100th anniversary of Zuilense Tennis Club. A bright yellow tennis ball appears to smash through a red brick wall, with fragments flying outward. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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6. Farm Dog — By Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia
Painted by Jimmy Dvate for Wanamara Farm, this mural transforms a silo into the portrait of a working farm dog, looking out with expressive eyes against a rural backdrop.
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7. Wooden Post Face — Location Unknown
A weathered wooden post appears to have a face with drooping eyes and a downturned mouth. The natural cracks in the wood create an accidental expression of sadness.
8. Kermit the Frog — By JAMIE HEF in New York, USA
A mural by JAMIE HEF shows Kermit the Frog surrounded by spray cans and holding a red-and-white ball, painted on the side of a building in New York.
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9. The Wire — By SETH in Fontaine, France
SETH mural for Grenoble Street Art Fest shows two children seated on opposite buildings, speaking to each other through a red string telephone. The work connects both façades in a playful dialogue. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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Funny Signs (20 Photos)
Some public signs tell you where to go or what to do. These ones? They play with expectations. From witty chalkboards and absurd flyers to poetic instructions and signs that lead nowhere, these 20 messages prove that a little humor or mystery goes a long way in urban spaces.
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1. Take What You Need
A simple handwritten flyer reads “Love.” with an invitation: “(Take as much love as you need).” The tear-off tabs just say “LOVE.”
2. Lost My Brain
A satirical lost-and-found flyer features a red anatomical brain diagram and a caption: “Please don’t contact me, I’m happy.”
3. Bar Scene on a No Entry Sign
A creative modification of a no-entry traffic sign transforms the white bar into a bar counter. Three stick figures have been drawn onto the sign—one sitting on a bar stool holding a martini glass, chatting with two others standing beside the “counter.” This humorous intervention turns an ordinary traffic sign into a social vignette.
4. No King
5. Sleeping Bat Warning
Sign on a bookshop door says “Please open the door carefully as there is a bat sleeping on it,” with a real bat sleeping by the doorframe.About it: A Sleeping Bat at The Next Page Bookshop in Calgary Becomes an Unlikely Star
6. Showbiz Ruined Me — By Pao in Rome, Italy
A sculpture of SpongeBob looks heartbroken, sitting on the street with a cardboard sign: “Showbiz ruined me.”
7. Dog Library
A wooden sign beneath a tree offers: “Dog Library. Take a stick. Leave a stick.” The pile of branches says it all.
8. Have You Seen This Dog?
Two dog photos and the words: “Have you seen this dog?” Below: “Now you have. Have a GOOD day.” The tear-tabs? “Have a great day.”
9. Please Do Not Smile — New York City Subway, USA
Posted at 14th Street Station: “Please do not smile at strangers.” Whether real or a prank, it’s coldly hilarious.
10. Private Sign
Painted in bold white letters: “PRIVATE SIGN — DO NOT READ.” Naturally, it’s irresistible.
11. The Secret of Happiness
Painted across a long building, the message begins: “The secret of happiness is t—” and then the rest has peeled away.
12. Reboot Universe
At first glance, a standard pedestrian crossing button. But instead of “PUSH TO CROSS,” it reads: “REBOOT UNIVERSE.”
13. Beware of Smartphone Zombies
A modern caution sign warns: “BEWARE OF SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES,” with silhouettes of people walking while staring at their phones.
14. No Don Quixote
A traffic-style sign bans a rider on a horse with a lance—clearly referencing Don Quixote. Behind it: a real windmill.
15. Great Wheat Sharks — Anne Melady in Ontario, Canada
Shark fins appear to slice through a golden wheat field along Highway 8 west of Dublin, Ontario. Installed by 75-year-old landowner and retired nurse Anne Melady, the piece is titled Great Wheat Sharks. She created it to lighten the mood for drivers during the pandemic and continues the now-local tradition with humor and simplicity.More photos and about it: Please do not feed the Great Wheat Sharks
16. Is It Me You’re Looking For?
A flyer with the face of Lionel Richie and the lyrics from his hit song “Hello” is posted on a utility pole. The bottom of the flyer includes tear-off tabs, each printed with a different lyric fragment, playfully inviting passersby to take one. The setup mimics a typical “lost and found” poster but twists it into a street-level pun.
17. Kingdoms to Countries
On a pub chalkboard: “A long time ago we had Empires run by Emperors. Then we had Kingdoms run by Kings. Now we have Countries…”
18. Accompanied by an Adult
The sign boldly says: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.” No context. No problem.
19. Cigarette bin that doubles as a voting booth…
and a political roast all in one. People walk by, chuck in a butt, and suddenly it’s not just litter — it’s democracy with extra sass.
20. The Japanese text (ネコ飛出し注意) translates to “Watch out for jumping cats” or more literally “Caution: Cats dashing out”.
It’s a local road sign sometimes put up in Japanese neighborhoods where there are many stray or outdoor cats. The flying-cat graphics are just a playful way to show that cats might suddenly run across the street, so drivers should slow down and be careful.More: Urban Art Hacks (11 Photos)
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Meet Olive, she’s a Christchurch city stray cat and she’s in need of a home! Mural by SWIFTMANTIS in New Zealand
Content warning: Street Artist SWIFTMANTIS Mural by SWIFTMANTIS for FLARE Street Art Festival in Christchurch (Ōtautahi), South Island, New Zealand. More by SWIFTMANTIS on Street Art Utopia. Black cats have to deal with the superstitious stereotypes of being ''bad luck' f
Street Artist SWIFTMANTIS
Mural by SWIFTMANTIS for FLARE Street Art Festival in Christchurch (Ōtautahi), South Island, New Zealand.
More by SWIFTMANTIS on Street Art Utopia.
Black cats have to deal with the superstitious stereotypes of being ”bad luck’ from too many witch movies
SWIFTMANTIS: This is Olive! She’s a sweet little stray rescued by the Cats Protection League of Canterbury, and she needs a home! Usually the stray stories I paint have already found homes in interesting places but this time it’s an open ended story and we’re hoping someone out there can help give her the forever home she needs. She’s been at the shelter for a while now, black cats have to deal with the superstitious stereotypes of being ”bad luck’ from too many witch movies. On top of that strays can be hard work at first and do require a little extra effort, but seeing them transform makes it all worth it. Massive thanks to FLARE Street Art Festival for hosting us and helping me bring this mural to life. Special thanks to @furtographynz for photographing Olives portrait to give me the best possible reference to paint from. And the Cats Protection League of Canterbury who’ve been helping local cats since 1971! Much love to all the Artists and organizers involved, you guys make the whole experience so damn fun it was hard to leave!
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Pelle Svanslös mural by Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden
Content warning: Photo by Strangefruit Street Art Street Artist Charlie Granberg By Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden. Strangefruit Street Art: The cats portrayed on this tricky wall are Pelle and Maja from Gösta Knutsson’s much beloved books about those cat’s adventure
Street Artist Charlie Granberg
By Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden.
Strangefruit Street Art: The cats portrayed on this tricky wall are Pelle and Maja from Gösta Knutsson’s much beloved books about those cat’s adventures in Uppsala.
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