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Made You Look Up (8 Photos)
Content warning: From giant shuttlecocks to rooftops turned into stages, these works demand attention. Featured here are murals in Switzerland, France, Portugal, Malaysia, and beyond — alongside playful interventions that make buildings feel alive. Each piece has one thin
From giant shuttlecocks to rooftops turned into stages, these works demand attention. Featured here are murals in Switzerland, France, Portugal, Malaysia, and beyond — alongside playful interventions that make buildings feel alive. Each piece has one thing in common: you can’t miss it when you pass by.
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1. Homage to Marie-Anne Calame — Telmo & Miel in Le Locle, Switzerland
A large-scale mural of a boy in red clothing, captured in soft realism, painted across the entire side of a residential building. Created for EXO Musée, the work honors educator and philanthropist Marie-Anne Calame (1775–1834).
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2. 3D Pearls Landmark — Deptford, London, UK
“3D Pearls” renovated by Participatory Muralism in Deptford, London, UK.
3. No Trespassing — JR in Paris, France
A black-and-white photographic mural of a man in a suit climbing over a wall, integrated into the building’s architecture. The artwork plays with scale, giving the impression that the figure is crossing into forbidden space.
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4. Shuttlecocks by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in Kansas City
On the lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, you’ll find giant badminton birdies scattered around. These sculptures, called “Shuttlecocks”, were created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. They look like someone started a huge game of badminton and left the birdies behind. Each birdie is 18 feet tall and weighs over 5,000 pounds.
5. Symbiose — RATUR in Cransac, France
A photorealistic mural of a woman with her hand raised, surrounded by abstract and colorful geometric fragments. Painted across an entire building, the piece merges realism with surreal patterns. More: ‘Symbiose’ by RATUR in Cransac, France
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6. Giant Greenish-Blue Dragon — In Kuantan, Malaysia
A massive dragon mural wrapping around a three-storey building, cleverly incorporating a spiral staircase into the creature’s winding body. The detailed scales and fierce expression bring the work to life at night.
7. Magic Bird — L7m in Portugal
A large, vibrant mural of a kingfisher in flight, its feathers dissolving into streaks of colorful abstract forms. The bird dominates the wall, with two people on the ground emphasizing its scale.
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8. Jimi Hendrix Tribute — Won ABC in Leicester, UK
A psychedelic mural featuring a portrait of Jimi Hendrix merged with surreal green and purple imagery on a bright orange background. Created for the Bring The Paint festival.
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Art Shouldn’t Be Just for Galleries (10 Photos)
Art shouldn’t be just for galleries. It should decorate our cities. From Brussels to Birmingham! This collection takes us from portraits of chimpanzees and cats to surreal pirate worlds, origami foxes, and neon-lit cityscapes. Each mural tells a different story, capturing human emotion, urban energy, and nature!
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1. A Glimpse of Humanity — SMOK in Ronse, Belgium
A mural of two chimpanzees, one adult and one young, painted with lifelike detail and surrounded by abstract colorful strokes. The work highlights expressive faces and close interaction between the figures.SMOK: In the midst of these dark times, my mural reflects the enduring power of love and humanity. The sorrow in the eyes of the mother chimpanzee mirrors the pain and turmoil that surrounds us, while her joyful child embodies the innocence and hope that can be found even in the bleakest of circumstances. This artwork serves as a reminder that love and resilience are the cornerstones of our humanity, lighting the way through the darkest of days. Spread kindness like confetti. I believe those small acts of warmth can change the world!
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2. Echoes of Harmony — Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, Netherlands
A towering mural showing a woman playing violin while sitting on the shoulders of a man with a beanie. Flowing hair and scattered autumn leaves surround the figures, adding motion to the composition.🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
3. Cardboard Cat — Nego in Torrellas, Spain
A trompe-l’œil mural depicting a ginger cat peeking through a painted cardboard box hole. The illusion makes it appear as if the cat is breaking through the wall.🔗 Follow [url=https://www.instagram.com/negograff/]Nego on Instagram[/url]
4. In the Clouds — Tom, Wild Sketch & TETAL in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
A fantasy mural filled with flying ships, castles, and air balloons. A pirate figure with sunglasses and a skull-adorned hat anchors the scene at the bottom, merging fantasy with reality. More photos here!🔗 Follow Tom Wild Sketch and TETAL
5. Cats and Birds — Alegría del Prado in Carballo, Spain
A large mural featuring multiple cats in soft tones, accompanied by birds. The work stretches vertically along a high wall, combining naturalistic detail with dreamlike atmosphere. More!: 4 Photos of Cats and Birds Mural by Alegria del Prado in Carballo, Spain🔗 Follow Alegría del Prado on Instagram
6. Night Taxi — Dan Kitchener in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A vivid city scene painted in neon colors, showing pedestrians with umbrellas, a taxi, and reflections of Japanese signage. The mural contrasts with its grayscale surroundings.🔗 Follow Dan Kitchener on Instagram
7. Origami Foxes — Annatomix in Birmingham, UK
Geometric foxes in orange, white, and brown tones stretch across a wall under a bridge, painted alongside a bright yellow daffodil. The design resembles folded paper figures. More!: Origami Fox by Annatomix in Longbridge, Birmingham (3 photos and video)🔗 Follow Annatomix on Instagram
8. Girl in Colors — Vinie in France
A mural of a girl with large eyes and hair composed of multicolored graffiti tags. The character kneels beneath dripping paint lines, blending street writing with figurative art. More!: Vinie’s Stunning Murals (25 Photos)🔗 Follow Vinie on Instagram
9. The Drunken Ship — Claire Daliers in Brussels, Belgium
A trompe-l’œil mural covering a building facade with an image of a ship sailing across stormy seas. The vessel appears to emerge from the corner of the structure. More: The drunken ship (6 photos)The Drunken Ship: “This 400 m2 fresco which covers the three facades of the building is not strictly speaking a mural comic. It is the realization of a man’s dream. Guy François, owner of the Chien Vert stores and madly in love with the sea, decides to fit out a building he has just bought next to his stores. His passion for the sea had already decided for him: the decoration of the facade would consist of a magnificent fresco representing the image of a sailboat. “.
10. Old Woman and Boy with Candles — Julien de Casabianca in The Hague, Netherlands
Homage to the painting “Two Women with a Candle” or “Old Woman and Young Woman with a Candle”. A 1616-1617 painting by Peter Paul Rubens.🔗 Follow Julien de Casabianca on Instagram
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SMOK on Instagram: ""A Glimpse of Humanity" In the midst of these dark times, my mural reflects the enduring power of love and humanity. The sorrow in the eyes of the mother chimpansee mirrors the pain and turmoil that surrounds us, while her joyful chil
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Absolutely Stunning (11 Photos)
Content warning: From an enormous child peering into a mirror in Italy to a serene bear reading under a leafy tree, this collection brings together 11 amazing public artworks from across the globe. You’ll see emotional murals, surreal 3D illusions, beautiful interactions
From an enormous child peering into a mirror in Italy to a serene bear reading under a leafy tree, this collection brings together 11 amazing public artworks from across the globe. You’ll see emotional murals, surreal 3D illusions, beautiful interactions with nature, and imaginative urban storytelling.
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1. Sogno — By LIGAMA in Ravanusa, Italy
A giant boy appears to crawl across the wall, peering into a mirror that seamlessly blends into the ground below. His shirt reads “Sogno” (dream), adding a symbolic layer to this hyper-realistic mural.
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2. Hallow — Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois, USA
A monumental wooden sculpture of a woman gently opens her chest to reveal an empty space within. Surrounded by flowering trees, the piece conveys a sense of calm and introspection.
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3. Three Horses — By Łukasz Kieł in Amsterdam, Netherlands
A monochromatic mural features three highly detailed horse heads emerging from a floral composition of roses and leaves. The soft shading gives it the look of a classical pencil drawing.
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4. Nadine and the Chartreuse Respite — By David Zinn in USA
A small mouse named Nadine leans back peacefully against a tree trunk painted on a sidewalk. The leaves of a real green plant complete the canopy, forming a perfect natural shade for this quiet reading moment. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn! (15 Photos)
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5. Curious Child
A towering mural depicts a boy using a magnifying glass to inspect something on the ground. The real person walking below enhances the sense of scale, turning the wall into a playful scene.
6. Fishing Shadow — By Louis DUPART in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
A man and dog sit high on a wall, fishing into the void, while their shadows stretch down toward apartment windows. The placement plays with perspective and light.
7. Ocean Encounter — By SEYB in Indre-et-Loire, France
This deep blue mural brings a shark to life as it swims toward the viewer through beams of sunlight. The 3D-style rendering gives the illusion of depth and movement.
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8. Stacked Lives — By Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A colorful wall of miniature apartments shows dozens of lively characters in exaggerated, cartoonish style. From daily routines to humorous vignettes, each section tells its own story.
9. Echoes of Harmony by Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Music is the universal language connecting people and cultures, regardless of their background or situation. The mural on Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s facade portrays the merger of two worlds: an embrace between a street musician and a concert violinist. The artwork symbolizes the power of music to break down barriers and unite communities.
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10. Mural by Carles Arola in Calonge, Spain
This large-scale mural turns a flat facade into a detailed village scene with balconies, townspeople, a white horse, and even wine barrels in an open cellar. Every element is rendered to match the stone wall texture, blending history and realism into the environment. More photos here!
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11. Flame Keepers — Mandi Caskey in Seneca Falls, New York
Mural by Mandi Caskey at 37 Fall Street in Seneca Falls, birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. It shows two women passing a flame between their hands. The older woman wears a sash reading “1848 Vote for Women.” The background includes a crescent moon, clouds, and white butterflies.
Mandi Caskey: Tribute to the enduring fight for women’s rights across generations. This mural captures an intimate moment of exchange. A suffragette passing a living flame into the hands of a modern woman. The fire represents knowledge, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equity. The suffragette’s steady presence honors the women of Seneca Falls who fought to secure the right to vote, while the younger woman receives the flame with reverence and determination, carrying that light forward into a more inclusive future. Both figures rise from the water, a symbol of rebirth and the roots of Seneca Falls, where the first Women’s Rights Convention reshaped history. Her sash belongs to the past. Her buttons belong to the present. And the moths gather in remembrance, for everyone, who gave their life to the cause. Let’s keep the light burning for all.
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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
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Mandi Caskey on Instagram: "“The Flame Keepers” A tribute to the enduring fight for women’s rights across generations. This mural captures an intimate moment of exchange. A suffragette passing a living flame into the hands of a modern woman. The fire repr
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