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Beautiful Animal Statues (8 Photos)
Content warning: From towering eagles carved into mountaintops in India to playful glass cats on European streets, animal-inspired sculptures appear across the globe in surprising forms. This collection features eight remarkable creations: a monumental eagle in Kerala, a
From towering eagles carved into mountaintops in India to playful glass cats on European streets, animal-inspired sculptures appear across the globe in surprising forms.
This collection features eight remarkable creations: a monumental eagle in Kerala, a climbing cat column in Germany, recycled scrap-metal animals, and a child and dog seamlessly carved into the streets of Antwerp.
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1. Child and Dog — Batist Vermeulen, also known as Tist in Antwerp, Belgium
A seamless stone carving embedded directly into the street, depicting a child resting alongside a dog. A hidden piece of public art blending sculpture into daily life. More about it!: A Timeless Tale of Friendship Immortalized in Antwerp
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2. Katzenstele — Siegfried Neuenhausen in Braunschweig, Germany
“Katzenstele” in downtown Braunschweig, German by sculptor Siegfried Neuenhausen, a former professor at the Braunschweig University of Art. The cat monument has been drawing attention to stray cats in Braunschweig since 1981. It stands as a symbol of appreciating all the kitties in town who don’t have a loving roof over their heads.
3. Kingfisher — JK Brown in UK
Made entirely from scrap metal, this kingfisher sculpture by artist JK Brown shows the bird clutching a fish in its beak. The work combines natural beauty with industrial remnants.
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4. Looking tyred – Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo
This elephant sculpture is built from old car tires, woven together to form a lifelike figure. More about the statue and photos!: Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo
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5. Merino Ram — Matt Sloane in Tasmania, Australia
Created by metal artist Matt Sloane, this ram is made from repurposed steel parts and gears. It pays homage to Tasmania’s sheep farming heritage while showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
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6. Stained Glass Cat — Shelyhina Kateryna
Built from colorful shards of stained glass, this cat sculpture is shown climbing a wall. The light passing through the glass gives the figure an ever-changing look. More!: The natural movement of this cat sculpture is amazing
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7. Bear — Bordalo II in Turin, Italy
A massive bear made from recycled materials and painted details, created by Portuguese artist Bordalo II. It’s part of his well-known “Trash Animals” series, bringing environmental awareness into public space. More!: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
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8. Jatayu Earth’s Center Eagle — Rajiv Anchal in Kerala, India
This sculpture is the world’s largest bird statue, depicting the mythical eagle Jatayu. Created by artist Rajiv Anchal, it stretches across 200 feet and is part of Jatayu Earth’s Center, a park dedicated to myth and nature.
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Absolutely Fantastic (10 Photos)
From sculptures woven with roots in Chicago to surrealist murals in Germany and delicate land art on UK shores, these works show the incredible range of creativity found in public spaces. This collection brings together emotional sculptures, layered murals, natural installations, and striking portraits — each piece transforming its surroundings into something unforgettable.
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1. UMI Sculpture — Daniel Popper in Chicago, USA
A monumental figure crafted from wood and roots, with hands gently opening the chest as if revealing an inner world. The sculpture blends natural textures with a calm, meditative expression, placed in a green landscape. More!: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Tor zu Flingern — Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A building facade covered in layered scenes: oversized faces, bicyclists, cityscapes, and fantastical figures blend together in a dreamlike sequence. Painted stairs extend into the real street, making passersby part of the artwork. The woman and the dog really live in the house and the mural is called “Tor zu Flingern”.
3. Fluidus — Jon Foreman in Wales, UK
Curved lines of pebbles arranged on a sandy beach form a rhythmic wave pattern. Each stone is placed to create a sense of movement, with colors shifting from dark to light across the design. More by Jon Foreman!: Stone By Stone (19 Photos)Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!
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4. World goal 9 — Cristian Blanxer in Aarhus, Denmark
A mural depicting the profile of a woman tilting her head back, inside which a street scene is painted. The composition creates a layered perspective, blending portraiture with city architecture. More!: 6 Murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo🔗 Follow Cristian Blanxer on Instagram
5. Giant Pigeon — The Highness in Stockholm, Sweden
A hyper-detailed mural of a pigeon fills the wall, painted with iridescent feathers and lifelike texture. The piece elevates a common urban bird into a monumental presence.🔗 Follow The Highness on Instagram
6. Flowing Strength — Flow in Calais, France
A striking portrait of a woman in traditional clothing, holding a sword with a white dragon behind her. Surrounded by flowers and bold patterns, the mural combines cultural symbolism with detailed realism.🔗 Follow Flow on Instagram
7. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in the USA
A crouching human figure formed from a steel framework filled with large stones. The work conveys heaviness and endurance, with the rocks serving as both structure and burden. More like this: The Weight We Carry (8 Photos)
8. Willow Archer — Anna The Willow in the UK
A life-sized figure of an archer sculpted from woven willow branches, standing in a forest clearing. The natural material creates flowing lines that resemble both a dress and the pull of the bow.🔗 Follow Anna The Willow on Facebook
9. Guardianes del Horizonte — Moxaico in Caspe, Spain
A large mural showing three birds inside a circular frame: an owl, a small songbird and a vulture. The animals are painted in warm yellow tones against a black background, with fine floral line work surrounding them.🔗 Follow Moxaico on Instagram
10. Overthinker — Rew Nurse
A monochrome portrait painted on a decaying interior wall. The artwork shows the side profile of an elderly man with closed eyes, deep wrinkles and a long beard. The peeling paint and broken ceiling become part of the scene.🔗 Follow Rew Nurse on Instagram
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