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Scary Good Street Art (11 Photos)
Content warning: From painted trees and playful shadows to murals that cleverly wrap around street corners, these ten works of street art show how perfectly artists can merge their creations with the environment. Spotted in locations from Vienna to London, each piece uses
From painted trees and playful shadows to murals that cleverly wrap around street corners, these ten works of street art show how perfectly artists can merge their creations with the environment. Spotted in locations from Vienna to London, each piece uses existing objects or surroundings to become something more than paint on a wall.
More: Ememem Repairing Streets (14 Photos)
1. Sibling Pep Talk — David Zinn in USA
A small green character drawn on stone appears to have wild hair made of real grass and purple flowers growing from a crack behind it. The chalk drawing wears a pink shirt and light blue pants, standing barefoot on the stone. More!: Cute Art By David Zinn (14 Photos)
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2. Camel Caravan — Oakoak in France
Small black silhouettes of camels and riders move single-file along a natural crack in a low wall, turning the fracture into a desert path. The grass below contrasts with the pale wall. More!: Wrong but Right: Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)
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3. Lego Bunker — näutil in Saint-Pierre-Église, France
A yellow Lego astronaut painted across a WWII bunker uses the two rectangular openings as the figure’s eyes; the pillbox top becomes the blocky head. A classic space emblem sits on the chest against weathered concrete. More!: Life and Poetry By Näutil (15 Photos!)
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4. Accordion Boy
A painted figure of a boy playing an accordion uses a metal vent cover as the instrument’s bellows, blending a real object into the artwork. The boy’s hair and clothing are painted directly on the wall around the vent.
5. The Kiss — Fabian Bogi Street Art of Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” in Vienna, Austria
A reproduction of Gustav Klimt’s famous painting wraps around the corner of a yellow building, with a street sign positioned to obscure part of the embrace. More!: A Masterpiece on the Streets: Klimt’s The Kiss Reimagined in Vienna
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6. 1984 Book Bowl
A Halloween bowl filled with copies of George Orwell’s 1984 sits on a doorstep, accompanied by a sign that reads “One copy of 1984 per child.”
7. Painting Tree — Semi Ok in Istanbul, Turkey
A mural of a hand holding a paintbrush is painted so that the tree behind the wall forms the bristles of the brush, with blue paint dripping onto the pavement. More!: Playful Art By Semiok (8 Photos)
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8. Rhino on the Loose — Banksy in London, UK
A black-and-white rhino is painted on a brick wall, positioned so that it appears to be “ramming” a small parked car. The rhino’s head aligns with the rear of the vehicle. More!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?
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9. An artwork visible only in a specific time of the day — Tom Bob
A line of painted black silhouettes appears only when the midday sun casts the wavy shadow of a nearby blue fence over them, completing the scene. The figures look as if they ride the train along the shadow. More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
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10. Vine Painter — Pejac in Madrid, Spain
A painted silhouette of a crouching figure reaches up toward a section of wall where plaster has peeled away to reveal the brick beneath, resembling climbing vines. More!: Street Art by Pejac – A Collection
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11. Better late than never – By Oakoak in Le Locle, Switzerland
Street artwork by Oakoak in Le Locle showing a ghost holding a bouquet of yellow flowers. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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Amazing Mosaic Repairs (15 Photos)
In the world of street art, where walls, buildings, and other vertical surfaces often steal the show, Ememem brings something refreshingly different to the table — or rather, to the pavement.
Known as the “pavement surgeon,” this French street artist transforms cracks, potholes, and other urban blemishes into stunning mosaic artworks. With a trowel in hand and tiles at the ready, Ememem has made a name by bringing beauty to what most people overlook.More like this: Repairing the World with LEGO: Jan Vormann’s Dispatchwork Project
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The Art of Flacking
Ememem’s unique practice is known as “flacking,” a term the artist coined to describe the act of filling urban cracks with intricate designs. The colorful patterns often stand out against the dull grays of asphalt and concrete. Each piece transforming damage into art.2.
The first flacking by Ememem
From Lyon to the World
Based in Lyon, France, Ememem started flacking in 2016. The artist’s works have since spread to streets across Europe, making appearances in cities like Paris, Madrid, and Milan. Every piece is site-specific, tailored to the unique shape and character of each crack or hole. Whether it’s a geometric explosion of color or a more subdued design that blends with the environment, Ememem’s mosaics are unmistakable.3.
Democratizing Public Space
Ememem’s art does more than beautify streets; it also reclaims public spaces for everyone. By addressing overlooked areas and elevating them through art, the artist highlights the power of creativity in transforming everyday environments. The work is accessible to all, reinforcing the idea that art doesn’t need to be confined to galleries or museums.4.
Themes and Inspiration
The mosaics often reflect themes of repair, resilience, and humor. Some designs include playful patterns that mimic flowers, mandalas, or traditional tilework, while others incorporate messages or hidden symbols. This blend of craft and commentary invites viewers to look closer and engage with the art on a personal level. Each piece tells a story of renewal, where broken streets are given new life.5.
Viral Appeal
With the rise of social media, Ememem’s works have gained global recognition. The striking visuals are a favorite for Instagram, where hashtags like #flacking and #urbanart help spread the artist’s creations to audiences far beyond the streets where they’re found. The visually compelling mosaics often go viral. Follow Ememem Instagram here.6.
Whether you stumble upon one of Ememem’s pieces while walking to work or see them shared online, their impact is undeniable.
They challenge us to see the cracks in our world not as flaws but as opportunities for creativity and connection.
No future for the potholes!
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Flacking against the gray void
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J.O PARIS 2024.Village Olympique
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Angled Balkan Flacking and four feet
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In Ankara, Türkiye
Ememem: In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, Onur Bolat. It was a pleasure to walk through the night in the Ankara I would never have discovered on my own. A big thank you to you and to DobbyWould you like to see Ememem’s mosaic art (Flacking!) in your city?
Ememem on Instagram: "In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, @hikmeti_tabiyeci. It was a pleasure to walk through the night in the Ankara I would never have discovered on my own. A big thank you to you and to Dobby @iftankara @cankayabelediye #e
24K likes, 114 comments - ememem.flacking on July 1, 2025: "In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, @hikmeti_tabiyeci. It was a pleasure to walk through the night in the Ankara I would never have discovered on my own.Instagram
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This Is How You Think Outside the Box! (8 Photos)
Content warning: From a wall crack turned into a bird to a “dog library” for sticks, this collection brings together eight playful street artworks that twist everyday objects into clever surprises. Expect invisible men, rock dinosaurs, sewer covers turned into record play
From a wall crack turned into a bird to a “dog library” for sticks, this collection brings together eight playful street artworks that twist everyday objects into clever surprises. Expect invisible men, rock dinosaurs, sewer covers turned into record players, and more creative illusions that prove the streets are full of imagination.
More!: Made You Smile (8 Photos)
1. Bird Crack — Unknown artist
A simple crack in the wall turned into the body of a bird with two legs drawn underneath. A minimal intervention that turns damage into creativity.
2. Dog Library — Unknown artist
A humorous installation with a sign reading “Dog Library: Take a stick, leave a stick.” A witty nod to how dogs collect sticks, presented like a public service.
3. Invisible Man — Unknown artist
A small setup on the street with flip-flops on a stool and a sign announcing an “Invisible Naked Man.” A funny take on busking with nothing to see but imagination.
4. Rock Dinosaur — David Zinn in USA
A rock on the sidewalk becomes the head of a dinosaur, complete with an open mouth and tiny arms, thanks to clever chalk art. More!: Cute Art By David Zinn (14 Photos)
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5. DJ Cover — Unknown artist
A manhole cover is outlined with white paint to resemble a turntable, turning a functional object into a playful nod to music culture.
6. Miles Davis Sculpture — Vlado Kostov in Kotor, Montenegro
A sculpture of Miles Davis made from scrap metal, created by Vlado Kostov. The piece merges music and machinery in the old town of Kotor.
7. The Cracks — Oakoak in France
A small painted figure with a pickaxe appears to be working on a real crack in the stone, blending painting with physical damage. More!: Street Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)
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8. Shady Watch Dealer — Tom Bob in California, USA
Utility meters on a wall are transformed into watches, displayed by a painted shady dealer character. A clever piece by Tom Bob that reimagines urban infrastructure. More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
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More: Funny Signs! (18 Photos)
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Made You Smile (11 Photos)
From a playful chalk monster to a balcony illusion that tricks the eye, this collection captures eight lighthearted street artworks and public interventions that bring smiles to passersby. From Paris to local sidewalks, here are moments where humor and creativity meet the streets.
More: Funny Signs! (18 Photos)
1. Balcony Illusion — Oakoak in Paris, France
A trompe-l’œil artwork showing two women leaning from a balcony, one laughing and the other observing, blending seamlessly with the building façade. More!: Wrong but Right – Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
2. Nadine and the Surprisingly Effective Joke — David Zinn in USA
Sidewalk chalk art where a rock forms the head of a wide-mouthed creature holding a tiny mouse-like character in blue, blending humor with natural surroundings. More!: 9 Cute Spring Drawings by David Zinn🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
3. Have You Seen This Dog?
A playful flyer featuring a friendly dog with the text “Now you have. Have a GOOD day,” complete with tear-off tabs reading “Have a great day.”
4. Little People Museum — Slinkachu in UK
A miniature installation where tiny figurines examine a cigarette butt displayed as if it were a museum artifact, highlighting humor and commentary in scale. More!: 7 Tiny Street Dramas by Slinkachu🔗 Follow Slinkachu on Instagram
5. Pipe Legs
Two wall pipes painted with chalk shoes, turning ordinary infrastructure into the legs of a playful character.
6. R2-D2 with Flowers — EFIX in France
A painted R2-D2 holding flowers with a heart bubble, leaning toward a trash bin in a playful urban romance scene. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
7. Please Do Not Touch — Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia
A dandelion framed with miniature museum-style posts and a sign reading “Please Do Not Touch,” turning an everyday weed into a delicate exhibit. More!: Clever Art By Michael Pederson (17 Photos)🔗 Follow Michael Pederson on Instagram
8. Charlie Chaplin — Tom Bob in USA
A before-and-after transformation where wall fixtures become part of a painted gentleman in a bowler hat, complete with a cane. Charlie Chaplin! More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)🔗 Follow Tom Bob on Instagram
9. Ghostwalk — Oakoak in Auchel, France
A playful crosswalk intervention by Oakoak in Auchel, created during the festival Les Petits Bonheurs. The artist turned a simple crossing into a scene of animated white stripes reacting to a ghostly visitor. More by Oakoak: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
10. The Fabulous Tale of Being Different — Case Maclaim in Madrid, Spain
Case Maclaim’s mural in Madrid depicts a young person in a wheelchair draped in vibrant fabrics, blending strength and softness in a single portrait. More photos!: The Fabulous Tale Of Being Different (by Case Maclaim in Madrid)Case Maclaim: I believe the actual beauty of fairy tales is that it is up to our imagination how the character looks and moves and that version is not really up to debate, as it is just like a fingerprint, very unique and personal. With this mural in the old, historical city center of Madrid I wanted to try a different approach. So I gave the viewer a new character of a yet unknown fairy tale. I have high hopes that it will encourage specially the young audience to come up with their very own story, in which the lead is a confident, black child in a golden wheelchair and in a self-made mermaid costume.
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Dog trying to comfort sad painted boy
Stencil by Trevor Cole in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Photo by [b]Erika Lopez[/b] of her dog Carlos.More: Absolutely Beautiful (8 Photos)
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Made You Smile (11 Photos)
Content warning: From a playful chalk monster to a balcony illusion that tricks the eye, this collection captures eight lighthearted street artworks and public interventions that bring smiles to passersby. From Paris to local sidewalks, here are moments where humor and cr
From a playful chalk monster to a balcony illusion that tricks the eye, this collection captures eight lighthearted street artworks and public interventions that bring smiles to passersby. From Paris to local sidewalks, here are moments where humor and creativity meet the streets.
More: Funny Signs! (18 Photos)
1. Balcony Illusion — Oakoak in Paris, France
A trompe-l’œil artwork showing two women leaning from a balcony, one laughing and the other observing, blending seamlessly with the building façade. More!: Wrong but Right – Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)
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2. Nadine and the Surprisingly Effective Joke — David Zinn in USA
Sidewalk chalk art where a rock forms the head of a wide-mouthed creature holding a tiny mouse-like character in blue, blending humor with natural surroundings. More!: 9 Cute Spring Drawings by David Zinn
🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
3. Have You Seen This Dog?
A playful flyer featuring a friendly dog with the text “Now you have. Have a GOOD day,” complete with tear-off tabs reading “Have a great day.”
4. Little People Museum — Slinkachu in UK
A miniature installation where tiny figurines examine a cigarette butt displayed as if it were a museum artifact, highlighting humor and commentary in scale. More!: 7 Tiny Street Dramas by Slinkachu
🔗 Follow Slinkachu on Instagram
5. Pipe Legs
Two wall pipes painted with chalk shoes, turning ordinary infrastructure into the legs of a playful character.
6. R2-D2 with Flowers — EFIX in France
A painted R2-D2 holding flowers with a heart bubble, leaning toward a trash bin in a playful urban romance scene. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)
🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
7. Please Do Not Touch — Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia
A dandelion framed with miniature museum-style posts and a sign reading “Please Do Not Touch,” turning an everyday weed into a delicate exhibit. More!: Clever Art By Michael Pederson (17 Photos)
🔗 Follow Michael Pederson on Instagram
8. Charlie Chaplin — Tom Bob in USA
A before-and-after transformation where wall fixtures become part of a painted gentleman in a bowler hat, complete with a cane. Charlie Chaplin! More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
🔗 Follow Tom Bob on Instagram
9. Ghostwalk — Oakoak in Auchel, France
A playful crosswalk intervention by Oakoak in Auchel, created during the festival Les Petits Bonheurs. The artist turned a simple crossing into a scene of animated white stripes reacting to a ghostly visitor. More by Oakoak: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
10. The Fabulous Tale of Being Different — Case Maclaim in Madrid, Spain
Case Maclaim’s mural in Madrid depicts a young person in a wheelchair draped in vibrant fabrics, blending strength and softness in a single portrait. More photos!: The Fabulous Tale Of Being Different (by Case Maclaim in Madrid)
Case Maclaim: I believe the actual beauty of fairy tales is that it is up to our imagination how the character looks and moves and that version is not really up to debate, as it is just like a fingerprint, very unique and personal. With this mural in the old, historical city center of Madrid I wanted to try a different approach. So I gave the viewer a new character of a yet unknown fairy tale. I have high hopes that it will encourage specially the young audience to come up with their very own story, in which the lead is a confident, black child in a golden wheelchair and in a self-made mermaid costume.
🔗 Follow Case Maclaim on Instagram
Dog trying to comfort sad painted boy
Stencil by Trevor Cole in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Photo by [b]Erika Lopez[/b] of her dog Carlos.
More: Absolutely Beautiful (8 Photos)
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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.
More: How Clever (8 Photos)
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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