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Nothing But Amazing (8 Photos)
Content warning: From surreal portraits in Belgium to historical illusions in Canada, these murals capture stories of humanity, culture, and imagination. This collection includes Studio Giftig’s layered emotions in Eindhoven, Giuseppe De Martino Amed’s flowing figure in Q
From surreal portraits in Belgium to historical illusions in Canada, these murals capture stories of humanity, culture, and imagination. This collection includes Studio Giftig’s layered emotions in Eindhoven, Giuseppe De Martino Amed’s flowing figure in Quaglietta, JEKS ONE’s floral face in North Carolina, and Martin Ron’s towering underwater child in Argentina.
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1. Echoes of Harmony — Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, Netherlands
A mural depicting a man holding a harmonica while a woman plays the violin behind him. Flowing hair, autumn leaves, and butterflies create a layered, dreamlike scene.
🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
2. Potamides — Giuseppe De Martino Amed in Quaglietta, Italy
The mural transforms the building façade into a stone-like figure pouring water from her hands, referencing mythological water nymphs. Bright yellow flowers and geometric shapes frame the composition.
🔗 Follow Giuseppe De Martino Amed on Instagram
3. Mural by Wild Drawing in Antwerp, Belgium
A giant face with blue and purple tones emerges from the wall. Within the head, a couple embraces, connected by cables and organic shapes, merging intimacy with surreal digital aesthetics. More by WD!: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
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4. Inner Bloom — JEKS ONE in Lexington, USA
A face intertwined with blooming flowers and vines painted on brick. The closed eyes and upward gaze suggest a moment of serenity and rebirth, with petals in pink, yellow, and green enveloping the figure. More by JEKS ONE!: 9 Amazing Murals by JEKS ONE That Blur the Line Between Paint and Reality
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5. Trompe-l’œil Mural in Québec City, Canada
When the walls tell stories… This incredible trompe-l’œil mural in Québec City is a masterpiece that blends history, culture, and art into one breathtaking illusion. Every corner feels alive with characters from centuries past, reminding us that the city’s walls whisper more than just echoes of time.
6. Mural at R9 Café in Taipei City, Taiwan
Playful balcony scenes painted directly on the café walls show musicians, birds, and everyday interactions. More photos!: Mural at R9 Cafe in Taipei City, Taiwan
7. Mural by Martin Ron in Miramar, Argentina
Painted on a water tower, the mural shows a submerged child holding their breath. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art
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8. Periscopes — Seth in Shanghai, China
Using the existing pipes of the building, Seth painted a child peering through them as if they were a telescope. The playful integration of architecture and painting creates an urban storybook moment. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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Beautiful Street Art (12 Photos)
From Pereira in Colombia to Córdoba in Argentina, and from Austria to Spain, these works of art brighten walls, streets, and natural landscapes. In this collection, you’ll see a rooster in vibrant colors, a little fox in a stump, a spiraling stone formation on a beach, and murals that capture innocence, imagination, and community life.
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1. Olivia Mira el Cielo — Córdoba, Argentina
A mural by Martín Ron shows a young girl holding a silver star-shaped balloon while reaching toward the light above, painted on the side of a tall building. More by Martin!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art🔗 Follow Martín Ron on Instagram
2. Innocence in Bloom — Ronda, Spain
A child in a white dress kneels beside a flowerpot, gently holding a red flower. The mural by Kato Art captures childhood curiosity and tenderness. More by KATO!: Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)🔗 Follow Kato Art on Instagram
3. Life at Sea — Basque Country, Spain
A large black-and-white mural by Djoels depicts an elderly man carving a model ship, with ocean waves, a sailing vessel, and a tentacle surrounding the scene. More photos!: Life at sea – Mural by Djoels in Basque Country (5 photos)🔗 Follow Djoels on Instagram
4. The Rooster — Pereira, Colombia
By Nauta for the project Corocito nos Une, this mural of a rooster is painted in bright reds, greens, and blues, with lush flowers and foliage integrated into its form.🔗 Follow Nauta on Instagram
5. Community Wall — Düsseldorf, Germany
A colorful mural by Klaus Klinger depicts a stacked neighborhood of small houses, filled with lively characters going about their daily lives.
6. Truth Be Told — USA
“Truth be told, Patrice got stuck in a hedge this morning. She is nonetheless accepting compliments on her new hat.” – David Zinn painted a small fox peeking from a tree stump, humorously topped with real grass resembling a hat. A playful blend of chalk art and nature. More new by David Zinn!: Playful Art By David Zinn (10 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
7. Nature and Face — Asparn an der Zaya, Austria
Natalia Rak’s mural shows a young woman’s profile with her hair transformed into blooming flowers and green leaves, painted against a deep purple wall. More by Natalia Rak!: 10 Breathtaking Murals by Natalia Rak That Turn City Walls Into Dreams🔗 Follow Natalia Rak on Instagram
8. Fluidform — Wales, UK
A land art installation by Jon Foreman made of carefully arranged stones on a beach, forming a spiral pattern that blends with the shoreline. More new by Jon Foreman!: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)🔗 Follow Jon Foreman on Instagram
9. Dog and Farmer — Smug in Nullawil, Australia
A large-scale rural portrait featuring a dog resting against a farmer’s hand, painted across the curved surface of a silo. The mural shows detailed textures in the dog’s fur and the farmer’s checked shirt. More: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life🔗 Follow Smug on Instagram
10. Concrete Horizons — Edoardo Ettorre in Tbilisi, Georgia
A mural of two children holding a plant together, one standing on a chair while the other lifts the pot. The work shows soft lighting and realistic shadows across the building facade.🔗 Follow Edoardo Ettorre on Instagram
11. Lacewing — Sweo & Nikita in Caudry, France
A three-dimensional butterfly painted with lace-like patterns and metallic tones. The wings appear to fold out from the wall, surrounded by geometric shapes.🔗 Follow Sebastien Sweo on Instagram and Nikita on Instagram
12. Guardian of the Green Realm — Viviana Gómez & Siervo in Tunja, Colombia
A mural featuring a figure holding swirling green and yellow forms that shape into a lion’s head. A dove flies above, and flowers cover the lower part of the wall.🔗 Follow Viviana Gómez on Instagram & Siervo on Instagram
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Building With Smiley Face
By JanIsDeManin IJsselstein, Netherlands.
More!: Jan Is De Man: Transforming Cityscapes with Playful 3D Street Art
8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
Jan Is De Man is a Dutch street artist renowned for his playful and interactive 3D murals that transform urban spaces into whimsical masterpieces.
His artworks invite viewers to engage with their surroundings in a whole new way, often blending reality with imagination. Let’s dive into some of his most striking murals, each bringing its own story to the streets.1.
Giraffe Eating the Plants – Utrecht, Netherlands
This mural in Utrecht features a life-sized giraffe reaching out to nibble on the leaves of a nearby tree. Its realistic depiction and clever use of perspective make it appear as if the animal is interacting with the environment, adding a touch of nature to the urban setting.Jan Is De Man: This concept where the giraffe is eating the plants, is going to be better within the years… The wall next to the giraffe becomes a vertical green garden. But I was a bit impatient, so I drew a few of the plants already.
More photos: Urban Safari: Giraffe Street Art by Jan Is De Man in Utrecht
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Majestic Peacock – Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
Jan Is De Man’s peacock mural gracefully spreads its vibrant blue feathers across the wall, creating a beautiful illusion of the bird blending seamlessly with its surroundings.More photos: Peacock by JanIsDeMan in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
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The Happy Face Wall – Utrecht, Netherlands
What seems like a simple wall in Utrecht has been turned into a smiling face by Jan Is De Man’s artistic touch.More: 3 eye murals in The Netherlands by Jan Is De Man
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Shelf of Memories – Nieuwegein, Netherlands
This mural depicts a giant shelf filled with various objects, including a teddy bear, musical instruments, and vintage artifacts. It’s a nostalgic piece that invites viewers to step closer and explore the details, sparking memories of items they may have once owned.Jan Is De Man: In this interactive project, local residents could send me their most precious object. Besides the size this also was a challenging mural for me cause I painted a lot of things that I usually would never do. As an example: I never thought I would paint a singing frog like this.
More photos and about: Local residents most precious objects
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Bookshelf Building – Solnechnodolsk, Russia
Jan Is De Man created a large-scale illusion of a bookshelf on the side of a building in Russia. This mural brings together the community’s favorite books, celebrating the joy of reading and knowledge while blending art seamlessly into the architecture.More photos: 3d mural by JanIsDeMan in Solnechnodolsk, Russia
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3D Airplane – Anamorphic Mural
This challenging anamorphic piece of a 3D airplane stretches across a concrete wall, showcasing Jan Is De Man’s mastery of perspective and technique. The realistic details make it appear as if the airplane is bursting through the wall, ready to take flight.View this mural from multiple angles: Pretty challenging anamorphic piece
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Smiling Building – Utrecht, Netherlands
With a touch of humor and creativity, Jan Is De Man transformed this building into a giant smiling face. The clever use of windows as eyes creates an expression that feels alive.More photos: Building With Smiley Face
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Massive Bookshelf Mural in Utrecht, Netherlands
This trompe-l’œil piece gives the illusion of three-dimensional books stacked on shelves, seamlessly blending into the architecture.Discover More of Jan Is De Man’s Street Art
Jan Is De Man’s street art is a testament to his skill in blending imagination with urban landscapes, making the streets a canvas for fun and creativity. His unique approach not only beautifies spaces but also encourages viewers to see their environment from a different perspective.To explore more of his captivating murals and follow his latest projects, be sure to check out his website and follow him on Instagram.
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The murals of Utrecht-based artist Jan Is De Man are inextricably linked to the locations where they are created. The unique shape of a wall or building often inspires his compositions.janisdeman.com
