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6 Animals and Flowers Bursting with Color in a New Jungle Mural in Colombia
Content warning: In Barcelona, Colombia, a massive new mural wraps around a building like a living jungle tapestry. Painted by artists Nauta and Juan Carlos Salcedo A, the mural features a spectacled bear, ocelot, tanagers, poison dart frogs, and giant blooms of tropical
In Barcelona, Colombia, a massive new mural wraps around a building like a living jungle tapestry. Painted by artists Nauta and Juan Carlos Salcedo A, the mural features a spectacled bear, ocelot, tanagers, poison dart frogs, and giant blooms of tropical flowers. The vibrant details stretch across multiple facades, blending vivid wildlife and plant life native to the region. You’ll also spot lush palms and layered mountains in the background. This photo series takes you through each corner of the building, showcasing the biodiversity brought to life on its walls.
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Ocelot and Palms — Barcelona, Colombia
The central wall of the building features a close-up of an ocelot with intense amber eyes, framed by oversized orange flowers. In the background, palm trees and stylized hills add a layered landscape effect in tones of red, green, and blue.
Jungle Birds — Barcelona, Colombia
On the side of the building, two Colombian bird species are shown perched and mid-flight among dense green and red foliage. The perspective curves with the wall, creating an immersive rainforest canopy.
Spectacled Bear — Barcelona, Colombia
A spectacled bear peeks from behind bright red-orange flowers and native Colombian frailejón plants. The bear’s fur is intricately painted, emphasizing its expressive eyes and signature facial markings.
Tanager Birds — Barcelona, Colombia
On the back of the building, a tanager in green and yellow hovers mid-air, facing a striped bird perched on a branch. Monstera leaves and layered foliage fill the scene, giving it a glowing forest floor effect.
Poison Dart Frogs — Barcelona, Colombia
Bright red and blue poison dart frogs sit below a striking blue bird. Surrounded by flame-like tropical leaves and yellow-orange blossoms, this section pops with contrast and sharp details.
Full View — Barcelona, Colombia
From a distance, the mural’s scale becomes clear. The building’s length is fully transformed into a wraparound artwork, with the artist standing proudly at the center of it all.
This mural turns an ordinary structure into a visual celebration of Colombian biodiversity. With every corner alive with detail, it reminds viewers how public art can merge nature and architecture into something unforgettable.
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Birds! (14 Photos)
From intimate close-ups to massive architectural takeovers, this collection of bird-themed street art captures the elegance of birds across the globe.
You’ll find photorealistic falcons, surreal cranes, oversized parrots, and delicate wrens brought to life on city walls—each mural a tribute to avian beauty and the artists who transform urban landscapes with their feathers and color. Locations range from the Netherlands and Morocco to France and Australia, each mural offering a unique interpretation of nature through public art.More birds!: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Daniel Mac Lloyd’s mural in Heerlen, Netherlands
Two vibrant blue parrots embrace in a strikingly intimate pose, filling the entire side of a house. Painted with rich blues and bursts of orange, the feathers look almost fluid—blending realism with a painterly splash technique that gives motion and emotion to the birds. More photos!: Bird Love by Daniel Mac LLOYD in Heerlen, Netherlands🔗 Follow Daniel Mac Lloyd on Instagram
2. Geoffrey Carran’s mural in Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia
A vibrant superb fairywren perches on a blooming branch of pink flowers, painted on a sleek gray wall. The contrast of the soft blossoms and the vivid blue plumage creates a delicate and cheerful composition full of spring energy. More photos!: Male Fairy Wren by Geoffrey Carran Melbourne, Australia🔗 Follow Geoffrey Carran on Instagram
3. Alegría del Prado’s mural in Rabat, Morocco
A regal falcon with floral plumage and textile patterns adorns a white building in Rabat. The intricate design blends feathers with decorative motifs, transforming the raptor into a symbolic and cultural tapestry. More photos!: 4 Photos of Falcon – Mural by Alegria del Prado in Rabat, Morocco🔗 Follow Alegría del Prado on Instagram
4. Curtis Hylton’s mural in Nykvarn, Sweden
A majestic osprey emerges from a composition of large cream-colored roses and golden shells, with two chicks nestled below. The hyperrealism and symbolic floral fusion create a visual story of protection and grace. More photos!: Floral Osprey – By Curtis Hylton in Nykvarn, Sweden🔗 Follow Curtis Hylton on Instagram
5. Vadim Mezzo’s mural in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Two elegant herons stand side by side in front of a stylized pink sunset and pine tree silhouettes. The mural is geometric yet soft, creating a tranquil lake scene with a graphic, poster-like quality. More photos!: “In silence” by Vadim Mezzo in Rostov-on-Don, Russia🔗 Follow Vadim Mezzo on Instagram
6. A-MO’s mural in Bordeaux, France
A kingfisher, perched on the corner of a building, bursts with color and texture. The dynamic brushwork mimics feathers in motion, and the location cleverly integrates the mural into urban flow. More photos!: Kingfisher by A-MO in Bordeaux, France🔗 Follow A-MO on Instagram
7. WD (Wild Drawing)’s mural in Athens, Greece
An owl stares intensely from a historic building corner, its massive eyes framed by golden ornamental swirls. The illusion of depth and the realistic textures make it feel alive within the wall. More by WD!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)🔗 Follow WD (Wild Drawing) on Instagram
8. TUZQ’s mural in Mol, Belgium
A grey crowned crane stands regally with deep blue feathers and a shimmering gold crest. The dark background contrasts sharply with the vivid bird, adding theatrical lighting to this photorealistic piece. More photos!: Mural of a Crane bird by TUZQ in Mol, Belgium🔗 Follow TUZQ on Instagram
9. Adele Renault’s mural in Stavelot, Belgium
A pigeon’s head dominates a multi-surfaced house, with textured roof tiles doubling as feathers. The gradient iridescence and scale of the piece give it a surreal monumentality. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See🔗 Follow Adele Renault on Instagram
10. L7m’s mural
A small bird bursts into motion with chaotic lines and neon shades of pink, orange, and black. L7m blends abstract graffiti with realism, creating a sense of explosive speed and urban energy. More by L7m!: Street Art by L7m – A Collection🔗 Follow L7m on Instagram
11. Jan Is De Man’s mural in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
A photorealistic peacock appears to be walking off a brick wall and into nature. The illusionary depth and shimmering tail feathers spill across the path like a real bird mid-stride. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile🔗 Follow Jan Is De Man on Instagram
12. Mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
A hyper-realistic 3D street art mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, depicting a vibrant scarlet macaw in flight. The parrot’s red, blue, and yellow feathers are rendered with stunning precision, creating the illusion that the bird is emerging from the wall. More photos!: By Carlos Alberto GH – In Chiapas, Mexico (6 photos)🔗 Follow Carlos Alberto GH on Instagram
13. Chicken Punk — Lexus One in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
A large mural of a rooster painted with striking realism. The bird’s red comb and wattles contrast with its layered brown feathers, while its tail fans out in deep blue and purple tones.🔗 Follow Lexus One on Instagram
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14. Nature Is the Teacher of Art — Anna Tautt & Kkade Schwarzmaler in Hamburg, Germany
An Art Nouveau–inspired mural featuring two thrushes against a deep green background. Surrounded by ornate golden framing, the birds are rendered with lifelike detail, one perched and the other with an open beak as if calling.🔗 Follow Anna Tautt & Kkade Schwarzmaler on Instagram
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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How a 96-Year-Old Artist’s Colorful Paintings Saved a Village in Taiwan
Content warning: Rainbow Family Village (彩虹眷村) - In Taichung, Taiwan In Taiwan, a 96-year-old artist transformed his village with colorful street art, attracting so many tourists that the mayor decided to preserve it. His vibrant paintings turned the village into a belove
Rainbow Family Village (彩虹眷村) – In Taichung, Taiwan
In Taiwan, a 96-year-old artist transformed his village with colorful street art, attracting so many tourists that the mayor decided to preserve it. His vibrant paintings turned the village into a beloved local attraction.
Photos by Steven R. Barringer.
Steven R. Barringer about Rainbow Family Village: “A beautiful and colorful small village in Taichung, Taiwan where almost everything in site is painted joyful colors. A sense of wonder and peacefulness is felt as you wander the tiny streets of this modest section of the big city. Bright lively colors call out to your inner child as you find what appears to be an endless seam of creative whimsical imagery. A must-see for any one in Taichung.”
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