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Cats On Walls (9 Photos)
Content warning: From Lisbon to New Zealand, artists have transformed city walls into tributes to our feline companions. These murals capture cats in every mood — curious, playful, sleeping, and monumental — blending realism, geometry, and surreal illusion. Explore 9 work
From Lisbon to New Zealand, artists have transformed city walls into tributes to our feline companions. These murals capture cats in every mood — curious, playful, sleeping, and monumental — blending realism, geometry, and surreal illusion. Explore 9 works that show how street artists around the world bring cats to life on concrete and brick.
More: 45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
1. Cats and Birds — Alegría del Prado in Carballo, Spain
A mural of multiple cats peacefully coexisting with small birds under a night sky. The warm, layered colors and gentle brushwork create a poetic balance between predator and prey.
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2. Caturday Cat — Wek in Lisbon, Portugal
A black and white mural of a sitting cat composed of geometric and calligraphic elements. The minimalist contrast and patterns give the piece a graphic, urban feel that merges street typography with animal form.
🔗 Follow [b]Wek (Spray Lover) on Instagram[/b]
3. Cardboard Cat — Nego in Torrellas, Zaragoza, Spain
This playful mural depicts a ginger cat emerging from a torn cardboard box painted onto the wall. The 3D illusion makes it seem as though the cat is peeking through the building itself.
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4. Butterfly and Cat — CHEONE in Nerviano, Italy
A photorealistic gray cat lies within a painted 3D frame, watching a butterfly hover above. The precision of shadows and the orange contrast create a striking trompe-l’œil effect. More: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!
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5. Sleeping Cat — Jack Lack in Grenoble, France
A softly rendered tabby cat rests peacefully across a wall, painted with delicate airbrush tones. The hazy edges and diffused lighting give the mural a dreamlike atmosphere. More: 6 Unbelievable Animal-Inspired Murals by Jack Lack
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6. Sphinx Cat — Braga Last One in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France
A 3D-painted sphinx cat covers a roadside tank, blending perfectly with the surrounding landscape. The mural changes character with the seasons — equally vivid in summer or covered by snow. More: Absolutely Brilliant By Braga Last One (14 Photos)
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7. Color Cat — Dan Leo in Waterford, Ireland
A stylized cat painted in bold geometric patterns and neon-inspired hues. The clean lines and vivid palette turn the wall into a modern pop-art tribute to feline form. More: 4 Murals by Dan Leo
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8. Tabby Portrait — SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand
A hyperrealistic mural of a cat gazing into the distance, painted with fine details that capture fur texture, whiskers, and light reflection. The work emphasizes scale and softness within the urban space.
🔗 Follow SWIFTMANTIS on Instagram
9. Cat Eyes — LexusOne in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
A large-scale mural showing an extreme close-up of a cat’s face, where the green eyes dominate the entire building front. The detailed fur texture and realistic proportions make it appear as though a giant cat is watching over the street.
🔗 Follow LexusOne on Instagram
More: Statue Of Biggest Cat In The World?
Which one is your favorite?
45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
The world of street art is a vibrant, ever-evolving canvas that reflects the thoughts, ideas, and aesthetics of diverse cultures around the globe. Among this profusion of creativity, one subject stands out and continues to inspire artists across borders and continents – the cat.
This feline-inspired street art phenomenon is far-reaching, with each corner of the world lending its own unique perspective to the representation of cats in public art. In the bustling cities of Japan, for example, where the cat is considered a symbol of good luck, you might spot murals depicting ‘Maneki-neko’ or the ‘beckoning cat’, a common Japanese talisman believed to bring fortune and prosperity.Across the Atlantic, in the urban landscapes of New York or Los Angeles, artists portray cats as emblems of the city’s spirit – independent, resourceful, and resilient. These murals often depict cats prowling rooftops or lounging lazily in the sun-drenched corners of the city, much like their human counterparts.
The styles in this collection range from super realistic to bold and colorful. Each piece tells its own story, celebrating how much people love cats. This collection is full of surprises and purr-sonality!
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About: House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat2.
About: The Giant Kitten3.
About: The Red Cat Mural: A Street Art Piece by LeHo Artwork in Taipei4.
About: They made a statue to honor a stray cat that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by5.
About: Street (cat) Art by SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand (4 photos)6.
About: Street Art by DALeast – In Paris, France7.
About: Cat! – Street art by Näutil in Réthoville, France (9 photos)8.
Photo by Strangefruit Street Art.
About: Pelle Svanslös mural by Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden.9.
About: Summer and Winter by Braga Last One in southern France (6 photos and video)10.
About: 6 pics: Lynx Cat – Made of plastic waste by BORDALO II in Lisboa, Portugal11.
About: Street Art in Valparaíso, Chile12.
About: Cat by Stamatis Laskos in Naousa, Imathia, Greece13.
About: Cat Mural by Dan Leo (+ 4 more animals)14.
About: Meow meow (5 photos)15.
About: Cat In A Box – By Vladi in Hong Kong16.
About: A feast for the eyes with the enchanting cat mural by artist Uriginal in Barcelona (4 photos)17.
About: Sleeping Painted Cat by Jack Lack in Grenoble, France18.
About: Black Cat mural by 3MK in Ptolemaida, Greece19.
About: Cute Star Cat by Sagie in Jönköping, Sweden20.
About: Cat waiting for mouse – 11 Paste Ups by LIZ ART BERLIN21.
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About: Cat in London by Neon Artist David Speeduk25.
About: Cat Lover by Spray Lover in Lisbon, Portugal (4 photos)26.
About: Cat mural by LexusOne in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia27.
About: We will meet again in another life when we are both cats28.
About: The natural movement of this cat sculpture is amazing29.
About: All Cats Are Beautiful (Dirty Van Art)30.
About: There was some racist rubbish here but I covered it up with this picture of a cat31.
About: Cat – Street Art by JPS32.
About: Sleeping kitten 2 by WA in Lima, Peru33.
About: Big ginger kitten escaping from the side of the building34.
About: 1312 Hello Kitty35.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHBH-nUJGx8About: Street Artist N.M in Flensburg, Germany
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About: Happy Cats! – In Kyiv, Ukraine37.
About: Unknown artist and location38.
About: Snow Cats climbing trees39.
About: Cat lights in Zelenogradsk, Russia40.
About: This is in Germany, made to honor all homeless cats (3 pics)41.
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About: #caturstones on #caturday44.
About: The Cat Trace (Caturday #69)45.
About: Street Art by 0331C – A Collection46.
About: 6 Photos of Street Art by Banksy in Gaza, Palestine: “People only look at pictures of kittens”Which cat is your favorite? Should we do more blog posts with street art of cats?
This dog doesn't realize that the cat is a painting
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Amazing Murals (9 Photos)
Content warning: From a giant feline glowing beneath an overpass in Russia to an elderly woman cracking walnuts in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mural collection takes us through stories painted on walls around the world. We visit rooftops in Scotland, alleyways in England,
From a giant feline glowing beneath an overpass in Russia to an elderly woman cracking walnuts in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mural collection takes us through stories painted on walls around the world. We visit rooftops in Scotland, alleyways in England, and entire facades turned into vibrant scenes of memory, imagination, and wonder. Here are 9 incredible murals, full of life, scale, and narrative.
More: 9 Beautiful Street Art Tributes to Grandparents That Will Stay With You
1. El Rebost de Padrina — Ceser87 in Sort, Spain
An elderly woman with deep wrinkles and a warm headscarf is captured cracking walnuts on a rustic table. Shelves behind her are stacked with bread, sausages, and jars, evoking a pantry from rural life.
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2. Daffodil Girl — SMUG in Glasgow, UK
A young girl crouches near the ground, holding a daffodil, painted with photorealistic finesse on a tall tenement wall. The background blends real architecture with the illusion of space, adding depth to the scene. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
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3. Dub. — JEKS ONE in Southend-on-Sea, UK
This grayscale mural is a collaboration with photographer B4flight, depicting an elderly man with intense eyes pulling his eyelids wide open. Every wrinkle, pore, and hair is rendered with photographic accuracy. More!: 9 Murals by JEKS ONE!
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4. Balance — Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia
A woman in a blue dress balances on the backs of tilted chairs that appear to tumble beneath her. Her poise and upward stretch create a moment of quiet tension and grace. More!: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)
🔗 Follow Sasha Korban on Instagram
5. Road Trip — Roman Linacero in Nava de la Asunción, Spain
A mural of a teal car appears parked against the wall, with a woman lounging on the roof and an older man leaning from the driver’s seat. The figures are painted in muted pastel tones and styled with relaxed familiarity.
🔗 Follow Roman Linacero on Instagram
6. Leopard Spirit — Gooze Art (George Kurinov) in Kazan, Russia
Painted on a massive bridge column, this fantastical creature glows in oranges, greens, and blues. It resembles a mythological feline with patterns across its fur, a third eye, and swirling forest shapes surrounding it. See both columns artworks here!: Mural by Bozik in Kazan, Russia (3 photos)
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7. Philanagnosia — Wild Drawing (WD) in Grenoble, France
A child reads while seated on a giant pencil, their imagination leaping into a book-portal framed in gold. An owl perches nearby. The mural plays with 3D illusion and the perspective of the book’s thickness. More by Wild Drawing!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
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8. Rustle — SWIFTMANTIS in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
A gigantic fluffy tabby cat lounges out of a painted blue window. Its vivid green eyes and layered fur textures give the illusion it might leap out at any moment. Click here for another favorit by SWIFTMANTIS!
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9. Trapped — Bobby and Rogue-One in Glasgow, UK
Painted on the side of The Viceroy Bar, this mural shows a young woman with long curly hair gently placing a glass over a man standing on the ground in front of the wall. The illusion is achieved by blending the real person into the painted glass, creating a striking interactive effect. More!: 5 Stunning Bobby Rogue-One Murals You Need to See in Glasgow
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More: 11 Brilliant Bird Murals That Bring Nature to the Streets
Which one is your favorite?
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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45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
Content warning: The world of street art is a vibrant, ever-evolving canvas that reflects the thoughts, ideas, and aesthetics of diverse cultures around the globe. Among this profusion of creativity, one subject stands out and continues to inspire artists across borders a
The world of street art is a vibrant, ever-evolving canvas that reflects the thoughts, ideas, and aesthetics of diverse cultures around the globe. Among this profusion of creativity, one subject stands out and continues to inspire artists across borders and continents – the cat.
This feline-inspired street art phenomenon is far-reaching, with each corner of the world lending its own unique perspective to the representation of cats in public art. In the bustling cities of Japan, for example, where the cat is considered a symbol of good luck, you might spot murals depicting ‘Maneki-neko’ or the ‘beckoning cat’, a common Japanese talisman believed to bring fortune and prosperity.
Across the Atlantic, in the urban landscapes of New York or Los Angeles, artists portray cats as emblems of the city’s spirit – independent, resourceful, and resilient. These murals often depict cats prowling rooftops or lounging lazily in the sun-drenched corners of the city, much like their human counterparts.
The styles in this collection range from super realistic to bold and colorful. Each piece tells its own story, celebrating how much people love cats. This collection is full of surprises and purr-sonality!
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About: House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat
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About: The Giant Kitten
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About: The Red Cat Mural: A Street Art Piece by LeHo Artwork in Taipei
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About: They made a statue to honor a stray cat that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by
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About: Street (cat) Art by SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand (4 photos)
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About: Street Art by DALeast – In Paris, France
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About: Cat! – Street art by Näutil in Réthoville, France (9 photos)
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About: Pelle Svanslös mural by Charlie Granberg in Uppsala, Sweden.
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About: Summer and Winter by Braga Last One in southern France (6 photos and video)
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About: 6 pics: Lynx Cat – Made of plastic waste by BORDALO II in Lisboa, Portugal
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About: Street Art in Valparaíso, Chile
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About: Cat by Stamatis Laskos in Naousa, Imathia, Greece
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About: Cat Mural by Dan Leo (+ 4 more animals)
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About: Meow meow (5 photos)
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About: Cat In A Box – By Vladi in Hong Kong
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About: A feast for the eyes with the enchanting cat mural by artist Uriginal in Barcelona (4 photos)
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About: Sleeping Painted Cat by Jack Lack in Grenoble, France
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About: Black Cat mural by 3MK in Ptolemaida, Greece
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About: Cute Star Cat by Sagie in Jönköping, Sweden
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About: Cat waiting for mouse – 11 Paste Ups by LIZ ART BERLIN
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About: Cat in London by Neon Artist David Speeduk
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About: Cat Lover by Spray Lover in Lisbon, Portugal (4 photos)
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About: Cat mural by LexusOne in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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About: We will meet again in another life when we are both cats
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About: The natural movement of this cat sculpture is amazing
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About: All Cats Are Beautiful (Dirty Van Art)
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About: There was some racist rubbish here but I covered it up with this picture of a cat
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About: Cat – Street Art by JPS
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About: Sleeping kitten 2 by WA in Lima, Peru
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About: Big ginger kitten escaping from the side of the building
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About: 1312 Hello Kitty
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHBH-nUJGx8
About: Street Artist N.M in Flensburg, Germany
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About: Happy Cats! – In Kyiv, Ukraine
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About: Unknown artist and location
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About: Snow Cats climbing trees
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About: Cat lights in Zelenogradsk, Russia
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About: This is in Germany, made to honor all homeless cats (3 pics)
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About: #caturstones on #caturday
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About: The Cat Trace (Caturday #69)
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About: Street Art by 0331C – A Collection
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About: 6 Photos of Street Art by Banksy in Gaza, Palestine: “People only look at pictures of kittens”
Which cat is your favorite? Should we do more blog posts with street art of cats?
House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat
Street Artist Nego
By Nego in Torrellas, Zaragoza, Spain, 2017.
Comments:https://twitter.com/StreetArtUtopia/status/1459678223772655618
This dog doesn't realize that the cat is a painting
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