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Content warning: Playful artworks pop up in unexpected corners of the world — from a life-size Totoro bus stop in Japan to clever urban tricks with pipes, cones, and hydrants. These 8 street art and public art pieces show how humor and imagination can transform ordinary s
Playful artworks pop up in unexpected corners of the world — from a life-size Totoro bus stop in Japan to clever urban tricks with pipes, cones, and hydrants. These 8 street art and public art pieces show how humor and imagination can transform ordinary surroundings into delightful encounters.
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1. A Little Help — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA
A chalk drawing on a sidewalk of a bear and a squirrel playing badminton over a net, with a real shuttlecock placed on the pavement to complete the scene. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)
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2. E.T. Hydrant
A cutout of E.T. installed under a red mechanical hydrant fixture, which doubles as the character’s large eyes. The piece merges real-world objects with the artwork.
3. Opera Parking Entrance — In Tallinn, Estonia
Barrier arms at the Estonian National Opera parking lot redesigned with sculpted hands, making them look like conductors holding batons in mid-performance.
4. Totoro Bus Stop — Unknown in Takaharu, Japan
A life-size sculpture of Totoro created by grandparents for their grandchildren, set at a countryside bus stop as a tribute to Studio Ghibli’s classic film.
More about Totoro Bus Stop and photos!: Grandparents Build Life-Size Totoro Bus Stop for Their Grandkids in Japan
5. Mini Stonehenge
Loose paving bricks arranged on a sidewalk to resemble a miniature Stonehenge, placed humorously beside a traffic cone.
6. Cacofonix Tied to a Tree — By OakOak in France
Street art featuring Cacofonix, the bard from Asterix and Obelix, painted on a tree. Red construction tubing wrapped around the trunk makes it appear as if he is tied up, echoing the classic comic scenes. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — EFIX in France
A mural where the Ninja Turtles burst out of wall pipes, chasing a character across the surface. The painted figures are cleverly integrated with the real pipes.
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8. Wile E. Coyote TNT — By EFIX in France
A street piece showing Wile E. Coyote painted on a wall, positioned to press down on a red TNT detonator. The real block and lever are integrated into the cartoon gag. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)
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Clever! (12 Photos)
These street art go beyond walls—turning streets, alleys, and facades into unforgettable illusions and emotions. From reflective eyes to 3D rivers to seasonal portraits shaped by real trees, each piece shows why street art is more than just paint. Here’s a collection of 12 artworks that are absolutely amazing in both craft and placement.
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1. Cookie Time
A purple public trash bin has been turned into Cookie Monster with the addition of two white googly eyes. A cookie is cleverly placed on the edge, completing the illusion.More!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
2. Grumpy Stone — By David Zinn in USA
A stone painted to resemble a grumpy, troll-like face with crossed arms is tucked among similarly sized pebbles beside a concrete pillar, blending in with subtle humor. More!: Cute Art By David Zinn (14 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
3. Repairing the Wall — By ENDER at Rue Villiers-de-L’Isle-Adam in Paris, France
A painted girl pulls red thread across a cracked wall, appearing to stitch the concrete shut. The artwork blends into the damage, transforming decay into a delicate visual repair.. More here!🔗 Follow ENDER on Instagram
4. No Entry Bar Scene
A standard “No Entry” road sign is turned into a bar scene by painting black stick figures inside the white space. One sits on a stool with a martini, while the others engage in conversation.
5. Maggie’s Pacifier — By EFIX
A metal wall anchor is transformed into Maggie Simpson’s iconic pacifier. The rest of her face and body are painted around it in her classic cartoon style, blending 2D illustration with real-world objects. More!: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
6. On/Off Switch — By Oakoak
A protruding white traffic barrier is transformed into a giant “On/Off” switch using 3D illusion painting, making it appear as if the sidewalk can be toggled like a machine. More!: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)🔗 Follow Oakoak on Instagram
7. The Sea Starts Here
A storm drain is surrounded by a colorful mural of fish swimming in a wave. Above, the painted message reads: “The Sea Starts Here… Don’t Litter,” blending environmental advocacy with public art.
8. Dystopia Bowl
A black Halloween bowl filled with copies of George Orwell’s 1984 sits outside a home, accompanied by a sign reading “One Copy of 1984 Per Child.” It mimics a trick-or-treat setup but swaps candy for political commentary.
9. Giant Bottle Bin
This oversized metal bottle sculpture doubles as a recycling container for plastic waste. The playful design highlights environmental awareness in public space by literally turning the problem into the bin itself.
10. Painted Staircase — In Valparaíso, Chile
On this narrow hillside staircase in Valparaíso, each step is painted with a different section of a colorful seafront cityscape. Together, they form a panoramic view that blends the real architecture with the illusion of painted buildings and sky.
11. Optical Illusion Wall — Cosimo CHEONE Caiffa in Italy
A painted figure wearing sunglasses extends his hand toward the viewer, positioned so the fingers appear to grab the shirt of someone walking past. The mural uses the vertical pillar to complete the illusion, making the interaction look physical. More!: Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE! (24 Photos)🔗 Follow Cosimo CHEONE Caiffa on Instagram
12. No, thanks
A hand holding a cigarette pack is positioned to align with a carved figure on an old stone relief, making it appear as if the statue is offering the item. The setup relies on matching angles and placement to create the playful effect. More!: Playing With Statues (23 photos)More: Absolutely Stunning (11 Photos)
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Playing With Murals (10 Photos)
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These 10 cleverly positioned murals turn everyday passersby into part of the artwork. From chalk illusions on sidewalks to children mirroring painted doubles, this post explores street art made to be played with. Locations include Greece, Sweden, Malaysia, Ireland, and more.
More!: Playing With Statues (10 Photos)
1. Surprise Cake — Michael Tsinoglou in Naxos, Greece
A painted boy holds a cake while hiding around the corner, seemingly ready to surprise a passerby. The clean white backdrop of a Greek island alley helps the illusion blend into real life.
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2. Little Double — Andy Dice Davies in UK
A child wearing sunglasses and a star-patterned hoodie points at a mural of a girl in identical clothing and pose, as if encountering her cartoon twin.
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3. Crocodile Rapids — Julian Beever in Charleston, USA
A man kneels on an inflatable raft placed over a chalk mural of a raging stream with a crocodile lurking below. The illusion pulls people into a moment of comic danger.
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4. Subway Stairs — Panya Clark Espinal in Toronto, Canada
A staircase painted on subway tiles and floor lines up with the angle of pedestrian movement, creating a surreal moment of walking between 2D and 3D space.
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5. Frozen Rift — Edgar Mueller in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
A massive 3D painting gives the illusion of a deep icy chasm cutting through the ground. Pedestrians playfully pose on the “edge,” adding tension and drama to their photos.
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6. Bridge Grab — Cosimo Caiffa & Mor Pavone in Nerviano, Italy
A gigantic figure painted under a bridge reaches around a concrete wall, seemingly trying to grab a person crawling below. More: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!
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7. Bike Ride — Ernest Zacharevic in George Town, Malaysia
A famous mural of two children on a bicycle invites visitors to jump into the scene—running beside them or pretending to be pulled along. More great street art in George Town!: George Town’s Street Art Wonderland: 61 Stunning Murals You Must See in Penang!
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8. Cupid’s Swing — Millie Newitt & Tara Fowler in Tauranga, New Zealand
Two women sit on a swing installed in front of a mural of a forest canopy, with a painted angel aiming her arrow toward them.
9. Angel Wings
A mural of wide-spread wings is carefully placed so pedestrians walking by appear to suddenly grow feathers.
10. Mind Your Step — Erik Johansson in Stockholm, Sweden
At first glance, the entire plaza seems to sink into a hole. The photorealistic illusion makes visitors freeze or pose dramatically to “avoid falling in.”
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9 Sculptures You (Probably) Didn’t Know Existed
From a 50-foot Native American monument overlooking the Missouri River to a surreal hammock strung across a border fence, these sculptures push the boundaries of form, meaning, and public space. Whether constructed from stone, steel, wire, or illusion, each work defies convention — and chances are, you haven’t seen them before. Locations span from Barcelona to Philadelphia, from South Dakota plains to Turkish landscapes.
More: 8 Inspiring Sculptures Seamlessly Integrated with Nature
1. Melancholy — Albert György in Geneva, Switzerland
This bronze sculpture of a seated figure appears hollowed out from within, forming an arched void from chest to head. The minimalist facial features and slumped posture evoke absence and loss, using emptiness as its central element.
2. Window and Ladder – Too Late for Help — Leandro Erlich in Montevideo, Uruguay
A fragment of brick wall with a single window floats mid-air, supported by a ladder that leads nowhere. Placed in an empty lot, this illusion-based sculpture alters space and challenges logic.
3. Border Hammock — Murat Gök in Istanbul, Turkey
Two fence poles curve inward to cradle a man resting in a hammock made from the fence itself. By bending an otherwise rigid border element into a place of rest, the sculpture offers a quiet yet clever political statement.
4. Freedom — Zenos Frudakis in Philadelphia, USA
This bronze wall shows four human forms in various stages of breaking free, culminating in a fully emerged figure stepping into open space. It explores transformation and personal liberation.
5. Giant Slingshot Bench — Cornelia Konrads in Germany
A wooden bench is suspended by two long red straps tied to a massive Y-shaped branch. The setup mimics a slingshot ready to launch, blending utility with playful imagination.
6. Dignity — Dale Lamphere in Chamberlain, South Dakota, USA
Standing 50 feet tall, this stainless steel monument honors Native American women. The figure wears a star quilt composed of blue diamond shapes that shimmer in the wind.
7. The Kiss of Death — Unknown Artist in Barcelona, Spain
This marble sculpture in Poblenou Cemetery shows a skeleton with wings gently kissing the forehead of a lifeless young man. Created in 1930, it’s both romantic and haunting.
8. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in Portland, Maine, USA
A crouched human form is constructed from a metal frame filled with smooth river stones. The heavy material and posture communicate emotional burden through literal weight.
9. UMI — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
This monumental figure is composed of sculpted wood and branches shaped into a female form. Her hands and body are formed by intertwining tree limbs, suggesting organic unity.More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
Content warning: Discover how Vanyu Krastev turns ordinary objects in Bulgaria into laugh-out-loud street art with just a pair of googly eyes!
Bulgarian street artist Vanyu Krastev adds a touch of humor to urban spaces by attaching googly eyes to everyday objects.
From cracked concrete spheres resembling cartoon characters to tree trunks that appear to “smile,” his work transforms mundane surroundings into delightful scenes.
In collaboration with students from Dimitar Petrov Primary School in Sliven, Krastev brought his funny approach to the International Youth Center in Primorsko. Armed with googly eyes, the children explored their environment, turning ordinary shapes into imaginative faces. This unique form of street art is simple but also creative. It invites everyone to see the world with a fresh perspective.
Follow the project on Instagram to discover more playful transformations and inspiring street art.
If you’re here for beautiful eyes, you’ll love this: Eyes That Speak: A Stunning Collection of My Dog Sighs Most Powerful Street Artworks (7 Murals)
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“The idea is people to have fun, to look for forms, developing their associative thinking. When one has that strive for creativity and the need to do it, my piece of advice is: follow your heart, grow that need, take good care of it… Then it will develop and bring inner satisfaction. And another piece of advice: don’t stick eyes wherever there are ones already.”
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More cute: Grace Brett was 104 years old when she became famous for her colorful yarn creations in Scotland
We’d love to hear from you! What do you think of these playful and creative googly eye street art transformations in Bulgaria? Have you spotted similar art in your city or created your own?
Eyes That Speak: A Stunning Collection of My Dog Sighs Most Powerful Street Artworks (7 Murals)
I’ve been captivated by the work of My Dog Sighs for many years, and finally, I bring together a collection showcasing some of his most striking murals.
His eye murals, each one seemingly alive and filled with emotion, have left an indelible mark on the streets across the globe. From the rich colors to the intricate reflections in each iris, My Dog Sighs manages to convey something deeply human in every piece.Join me as I share a curated selection of his works, highlighting the artistry and emotion that make his murals so unforgettable.
If you’re as captivated by My Dog Sighs’ work as I am, make sure to follow him on Instagram @mydogsighs to see more of his incredible murals and keep up with his latest creations. His feed is filled with eye-catching pieces that bring life to urban spaces around the world.
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By My Dog Sighs – In Eccleston, England.
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By My Dog Sighs in Portsmouth, UK for LOOK UP Portsmouth.
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By My Dog Sighs in London, UK. Photo by Brian B.
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By My Dog Sighs at Santa Clara elementary school in Wynwood, Miami, Florida as part of the aWall Mural Projects.
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by My Dog Sighs and Background Bob in Southampton, UK.
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By My Dog Sighs in Glasgow, Scotland.
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By My Dog Sighs in Cardiff, Wales.
My Dog Sighs: We’ve all sat and watched this hideous situation unfurl and while it’s not much, I wanted to do what I know best, (throwing paint) to highlight my sadness and anger over the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.More: Beautiful artwork of a crying eye featuring Ukraine’s flag and bombing of capital Kyiv
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