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Sculptures With Great Creativity (9 Photos)
Content warning: From fragmented travelers in France to willow archers in the forest, these sculptures push creativity into unexpected forms. A troll made of recycled wood towers at Burning Man, a building in Milan unzips, and a London park bench transforms into the pages
From fragmented travelers in France to willow archers in the forest, these sculptures push creativity into unexpected forms. A troll made of recycled wood towers at Burning Man, a building in Milan unzips, and a London park bench transforms into the pages of Narnia.
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1. You Blew Me Away — Penny Hardy in UK
A sculpture built from welded scrap metal, showing a human figure dissolving into a stream of gears, wrenches, and machine parts, as if carried away by the wind. More!: You Blew Me Away 8 by sculptor Penny Hardy
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2. Fluidform — Jon Foreman in Pensarn, Wales
A land art installation on a beach, formed from carefully arranged pebbles spiraling outward in smooth gradients of size, creating a wave-like pattern on the sand. More!: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)
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3. Fragmented Travelers — Bruno Catalano in France
A bronze sculpture of a man holding a suitcase, with large sections of his body missing, allowing the surrounding landscape to fill the gaps. More!: Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos)
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4. Hallow — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
A monumental wooden figure opening its chest with both hands, revealing an inner space framed by blooming trees in the background. More!: 5 Photos of Sculpture “Hallow” By Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
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5. Miles Davis — Vlado Kostov in Kotor, Montenegro
A metallic wall-mounted sculpture of jazz legend Miles Davis, constructed from mechanical and industrial parts, shown mid-performance with his trumpet.
6. Rose Wonders — Thomas Dambo at Burning Man, USA
Rose Wonders is a giant troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, created for the 2025 Burning Man festival. Built from recycled wood, the work is interactive, allowing participants to climb and sit within its outstretched hands. More!: 10 Giant Trolls Hiding in Forests, Lakes and Ruins
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7. Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
A building façade transformed into a surreal zipper installation, where a corner appears peeled open to reveal a hidden white surface beneath.
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8. Willow Archer — Anna & The Willow in 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.
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9. Narnia Book Bench — London, UK
A sculptural bench shaped like an open book, painted with scenes from C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, featuring Aslan the lion and snowy landscapes.
More: 8 Sculptures That Blur Reality and Nature
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Overflowing With Emotion (15 Photos)
Art has the power to capture emotions in a way words often cannot. These 15 street art pieces and sculptures express love, grief, hope, and longing in striking and unforgettable ways.
More: 14 Street Art 3D Masterpieces You Won’t Believe Are Real
The Weight of Grief by Celeste Roberge
A sculpture of a crouched figure made from steel and filled with stones, visually embodying the crushing weight of sorrow. The texture and posture evoke a sense of deep mourning and resilience.
On Burning Man by Alexander Milov
This luminous installation at Burning Man depicts two adults sitting back-to-back inside wire cages, with their inner child figures reaching out to each other—symbolizing the barriers we build and the innocence that remains within.
Tribute to Grandparents by SMUG in Melbourne, Australia
A mural of an elderly couple, their expressions rich with history and emotion. The details in their wrinkles and eyes speak of love, loss, and a lifetime of shared experiences.More!: 24 Murals By SMUG!
The Day Will Come by Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia
A mural of a soldier embracing his loved one, symbolizing the pain of war and the hope of reunion. The sheer scale of the piece amplifies its emotional weight.More!: 16 Beautiful Street Art Pieces by Sasha Korban
Love & Loss – A Tribute in Baltimore, USA
A minimalist yet striking mural spelling out “LOVE” using hands and shadows, part of the Baltimore Love Project. It speaks of unity, connection, and the power of simple gestures.
Mooncake by Insane51
A double-exposure style mural showing two lovers gazing into each other’s souls, layered with a haunting X-ray effect. A visual representation of love transcending physicality. See the video for the full effect here!
A Swing in the Summer Light by ATTORREP (Antonino Perrotta) in Belsito, Italy
A nostalgic mural of a girl on a swing, seemingly floating into the sky. The warmth of the scene contrasts with the mysterious figure in the window, adding an air of melancholy. More by Antonino Perrotta on his Instagram.
A Good Host Turns Places Into Friends by HERA (Herakut) in Karlstad, Sweden
A poetic mural of a child having tea with a wolf and a deer, capturing the magic of storytelling and unexpected friendships. The warmth in their interaction makes it deeply moving.More by the artist here!: HERA – Crafting Stories on Walls Around the World
Mama Mimi by Thomas Dambo in Wyoming, USA
A massive wooden troll sculpture sitting by the water, looking deep in thought. Crafted from reclaimed materials, it carries an environmental message alongside its quiet, contemplative presence. More trolls here!
Jade and Moggy Cat Mural by Nina Valkhoff in Gent, Belgium
A heartwarming mural of a young girl lovingly hugging a cat, her eyes closed in serenity. The surrounding fish and leaves add a dreamlike quality, emphasizing deep companionship.
Homeless Man and His Dogs by Lalone Laleiro Leilo in Málaga, Spain
A mural of a hooded man cradling his sleeping dogs on the street. The realism and tenderness in their expressions highlight themes of loyalty, hardship, and unconditional love. More by Lalone here!
Chalk Mice with Heart by David Zinn
A whimsical yet touching street piece showing two tiny chalk-drawn mice connected by a string, holding a dangling heart. A small but profound message of connection in the simplest of forms.More!: Whimsical Wonders: 7 Lovely Artworks by David Zinn
‘Brightness through the clouds of cancer’ by JDL in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Best Friends – Elephant and Rat (Unknown Artist)
A playful yet deeply emotional mural showing an elephant extending its trunk to give a bouquet of flowers to a tiny rat. A reminder that kindness knows no size, and friendship transcends differences.
Mural by JEKS ONE in Glasgow, UK
A powerful mural blending photorealism and narrative, showing a young woman looking skyward, with a protest scene unfolding in grayscale behind her. The vibrant thistle in the foreground adds a national symbol of Scotland, while the golden arcs frame her presence as a figure of resilience and hope. Painted on the gable end of a building in Glasgow for the Yardworks festival.Hyperrealistic Murals by JEKS ONE: 9 Murals by JEKS ONE That Blur the Line Between Paint and Reality
More: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
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How Clever (10 Photos)
Content warning: This collection brings together smart and surprising ideas from different places: a Doggie Stick Library, a painted illusion in Indiana, a skull pushing through a wall in an abandoned site, a fragmented traveler sculpture in Italy, an octopus mural in Van
This collection brings together smart and surprising ideas from different places: a Doggie Stick Library, a painted illusion in Indiana, a skull pushing through a wall in an abandoned site, a fragmented traveler sculpture in Italy, an octopus mural in Vancouver, a deep 3D piece in Mexico, a small Oakoak intervention in France, a full-building ship mural in Brussels, a geometric bench in Luxembourg, and a tiny creature scene hidden in a sidewalk crack.
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1. Doggie Stick Library
A small yellow outdoor structure filled with branches arranged like a lending library for dogs.
2. Escher-Inspired Mural — Nate Baranowski in South Bend, Indiana
A large-scale mural showing multiple stairways and figures arranged in an illusion of shifting depth and direction.
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3. Skull Wall Illusion — SCAF in an Abandoned Location, (Location Unknown)
A painted skull and hands appear to push through a worn wall surface, blending with the peeling texture. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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4. Fragmented Traveler “Simone” — Bruno Catalano in Amalfi, Italy
A sculpture of a man carrying a suitcase with large sections of his torso and legs removed, forming open spaces through the body. More: Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos)
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5. Octopus and Plastic Bottle — Tyler Toews in Vancouver, Canada
A mural showing an octopus wrapped around a floating plastic bottle, painted across the side of a building. More photos: 4 Photos of Octopus Mural by Tyler Toews in Vancouver, Canada
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6. 3D Market Scene — Eduardo Relero in Mexico
A ground painting creating the illusion of an underground room with characters engaged in market tasks. More: Street Art by Eduardo Relero – A Collection
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7. Sideshow Bob and Wisteria — Oakoak in Saint-Étienne, France
A small character painted under cascading purple wisteria, using the flowers as hair. More: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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8. “Le Bateau Ivre” Ship Mural — Claire Daliers in Molenbeek, Brussels, Belgium
A full-building mural showing a large sailing ship moving across the façade as if cutting through water. More photos!: The drunken ship (6 photos)
“This 400 m2 fresco which covers the three facades of the building is not strictly speaking a mural comic. It is the realization of a man’s dream. Guy François, owner of the Chien Vert stores and madly in love with the sea, decides to fit out a building he has just bought next to his stores. His passion for the sea had already decided for him: the decoration of the facade would consist of a magnificent fresco representing the image of a sailboat. “.
9. Geometric Bench Structure — In Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
A tunnel-like wooden seating structure built inside a concrete wall, forming a geometric frame around the walkway.
10. Wendell has calculated how many times he can hear “If I Had a Hammer” in one day, and Terry’s about to lose his tiny pickaxe — David Zinn in Ann Arbor, Michigan
A chalk drawing of two small creatures holding tools, appearing through a cracked section of sidewalk. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)
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Clever Signs (9 Photos)
From snail-themed nostalgia to witty jabs at global politics, these clever signs turn ordinary streets into places of unexpected humor. Captured in cities around the world, each one is a quick hit of wit—from a dog library beneath a tree to a “Star Wars” joke built into a drainpipe. This collection includes signs about bees, books, birds, Brits, and Lionel Richie. Scroll through and find your favorite.
More!: Funny Signs (16 Photos)
1. “Pardon the Weeds”
A yellow sign reads “Pardon the Weeds, We Are Feeding the Bees,” placed in front of a flower-filled urban meadow near a residential building. Surrounded by wild poppies and native plants, the message blends charm with environmental awareness.
2. “All Americans Must Be Accompanied”
Outside a storefront, a chalkboard sign dryly announces: “All Americans must be accompanied by an adult.” A pointed jab likely referencing international stereotypes, it stands out as political commentary disguised as humor.
3. “Dog Library”
A handmade wooden sign invites dogs to “Take a stick, Leave a stick,” next to a generous pile of twigs beneath a tree. A perfect mix of wholesome and imaginative public space use.
4. “Gary, Come Home”
A drawing of Gary the Snail from SpongeBob SquarePants appears on a lost pet-style flyer taped to a street pole. The plea “Gary, Come Home” references the viral cartoon song of the same name.
5. “Don’t Buy Cages. Plant Trees.”
A mural-like sign with a bird perched on a pine branch delivers a strong environmental message: “If you want to listen to bird songs, don’t buy cages. Plant trees!”
6. “Empires, Kingdoms, Countries”
In front of a British-themed pub, a sandwich board offers a dry history lesson: “Empires run by Emperors… Kingdoms by Kings… and now Countries.” An ironic nod to modern politics.
7. “Hello? Is It Me…”
A flyer parodying Lionel Richie’s famous ballad features his portrait with tear-off lyrics from “Hello.” A great example of pop culture used in absurd street humor.
8. “Luke, I Am Your Father”
A speech bubble sticker next to a ventilation pipe transforms the pipe into a character from Star Wars, completing the famous “Luke, I am your father” quote.
9. Free! Take One
More!: Funny Signs (10 Photos)
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Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos)
Content warning: 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. His bronze sculptures, characterized
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. His bronze sculptures, characterized by their distinct fragmented form, have become a beacon of contemporary art, illuminating the themes of travel, migration, and journeying that are intrinsically woven into the human experience.
Born in Morocco to a Sicilian family and later moving to France, Catalano’s life has been defined by movement and change. As a young man, he spent years sailing the seas, his voyages taking him to far corners of the globe. These experiences seeped into his art, creating a unique perspective that is both personal and universal.
His most famous series, “The Travelers,” embodies this perspective. Each figure, while physically incomplete, feels emotionally whole. These sculptures, with their substantial sections missing, are a metaphor for the artist’s own feelings of incompleteness caused by his extensive travels.
This article dives into the fascinating world of Bruno Catalano, exploring his inspiration, the development of his unique artistic style, and the profound impact of his work.
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Navigating Life’s Seas: Catalano’s Own Odyssey
Bruno Catalano was born in 1960 in Morocco, to a family of Sicilian origin. His early life was enriched by a vibrant blend of cultures, a foundation that shaped his perspective of the world and his understanding of identity. The intricate tapestry of his early experiences would go on to influence his artistic expression, forming the basis for his unique, fragmented sculptures.
When Catalano was ten years old, his family relocated to Marseille, France, setting him on a path of migration that would significantly influence his work. Moving to a new country as a child is a transformative experience, one that often leaves lasting imprints. For Catalano, this transition shaped his perception of home, identity, and belonging, themes that would later become central to his art.
In his twenties, Catalano’s life took another dramatic turn as he became a sailor. He spent several years journeying across the globe, exploring the world’s vastness while experiencing a sense of detachment from his roots. The feeling of being scattered across various places, of leaving pieces of oneself behind with every move, is a sentiment that deeply resonated with Catalano.
His voyages on the sea were not just physical journeys but also emotional and psychological explorations. The experiences of constant motion, of witnessing new places and cultures, and of grappling with the feeling of being perpetually in transit profoundly impacted his personal and artistic development.
In many ways, Catalano’s life has been a series of voyages, each one leaving him a little more fragmented, a little more spread out across the globe. His personal journey, from Morocco to France and beyond, is not just a tale of geographical migration but also a profound exploration of the human condition, of identity and belonging, of home and displacement. These themes, so central to his life, have found a powerful expression in his iconic sculptures, inviting us to reflect on our own journeys and the fragments we leave behind.
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