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Amazing Street Art (8 Photos)
Content warning: Murals that reshape buildings, use real objects as part of the design, or bend perspective. From optical illusions to small street art, these artists show how walls can trick the eye. More: How Clever (8 Photos) 1. Anglerfish Trap — SKURK in Bergen, Norwa
Murals that reshape buildings, use real objects as part of the design, or bend perspective. From optical illusions to small street art, these artists show how walls can trick the eye.
More: How Clever (8 Photos)
1. Anglerfish Trap — SKURK in Bergen, Norway
The mural turns two lamps on a staircase wall into the glowing lures of a deep-sea anglerfish. It changes appearance from day to night when the lights switch on. More photos: Anglerfish Trap: Amazing Street Art By SKURK!
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2. Dragon Encounter — SCAF in France
A 3D mural showing a dragon lunging from the wall. The artist uses perspective and shading to make the creature appear to extend into real space. More: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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3. Wings of Protection — WD in Aurec-sur-Loire, France
A mural that integrates the building’s sharp angles into the composition. A woman with wings holds a child, using the structure’s shape as part of the perspective. More: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
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4. Floating Village — Wen2 in Amiens, France
A series of stilt houses painted under a bridge. The reflection on the water completes the illusion of floating architecture.
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5. Little Owl and Poppy — CAL in Lyon, France
A small owl drawn inside a crack in the wall beside a real poppy. The artwork combines natural elements with minimal street painting. More: Street Art by CAL in Lyon, France (4 photos)
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6. Music of the Streets — David Barrera in Fene, Spain
A large mural showing a woman playing guitar beside a child and a dog. The vertical windows divide the composition but blend naturally into the design.
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7. When the Sky Feels Too Low — Sasha Korban in Kyiv, Ukraine
A tall mural showing a woman in traditional clothing standing on tiptoe, holding yellow flowers upward. The piece covers the central section of a high-rise building. More: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)
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8. The Miner of Pulpí — Daes Villalba in Pulpí, Spain
A portrait of a miner holding a lantern, painted with realistic lighting. The mural appears on a deep red wall beside an industrial site.
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Dream On (15 Photos You’ll Remember)
From a soaring leap in Philadelphia to a fence turned into a hammock in Istanbul, this collection captures moments of imagination, emotion, and escape. You’ll see a girl on a swing painted in Belsito, a boy playing guitar across the steps of a Houston underpass, and a child stitching cracks in the pavement with care. Scroll through 15 artworks where artists turned walls, streets, and even border fences into visual dreams.
More: 8 Buildings That Look Like They’re From a Dream
1. A Swing in the Summer Light — Antonino Perrotta in Belsito, Italy
A large mural of a girl seen from behind, swinging out from a window frame toward the mountains. Her white dress flows mid-air as she soars past rooftops and a classic streetlamp.About this: “A swing in the summer light” by ATTORREP in Belsito, Italy
2. Border Hammock — Murat Gök in Istanbul, Turkey
What was once a barbed fence now serves as a hammock. A man lounges in the middle, supported by fence posts bent inward, as if the border yielded to rest.
3. Guitar Player — Alex Maksiov in Houston, Texas, USA
A teen boy plays a white electric guitar on a large staircase. His open guitar case below adds to the illusion, turning the steps into a stage.About this: Guitar Player by Alex Maksiov in Houston, Texas, USA
4. I Have a Dream — Bane & Pest in Chur, Switzerland
A girl wearing a blue headscarf rides on the back of a giant sparrow emerging from the pages of an open book. Stacks of books line the bottom of the wall.More by Fabian Bane: Stunning Street Art Transforming Walls Around the World
5. Leap — Tatyana Fazlalizadeh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
A woman in motion floats mid-jump on a tall brick wall, casting a strong shadow. Her outstretched arms and tilted head suggest joy or freedom.About this: Mural by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (6 photos)
6. Love — Alexander Milov at Burning Man, USA
Two large wireframe sculptures of adults sit back to back, while inner glowing children reach through to touch hands. Installed in the desert at night.
7. Girl Mending a Crack
In a black-and-white photo, a young girl uses Band-Aids to patch a crack in the pavement. Her concentration and placement mimic the act of healing.
8. When Street Art Meets Nature — El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador
A boy sleeps against a wall, half-covered by ivy that becomes his blanket. His teddy bear lies beside him as if the plants are tucking him in.More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
Photo by Max Johnson
9. Peacekeeper — Chris Butcher in Southampton, UK
A young woman dressed like a futuristic pilot cradles a glass terrarium filled with mushrooms, plants, and a glowing blue butterfly. She wears a green helmet sprouting a mushroom and a peace badge on her sleeve.🔗 Follow Chris Butcher on Instagram
Photo by Craig
10. Fire Within — Bacon in Glasgow, UK for Yardworks Festival 2025
A monumental portrait of a child glows with inner light, the face and body painted with molten textures that resemble fire beneath marble. A white flower near the ear radiates soft warmth, contrasting the powerful energy flowing through the hair.
11. Childhood Dreams — Andy J. Céspedes Fernández in Moyobamba, Peru
A girl rests her head gently on her arms surrounded by flowers, a sparrow, and a kite. On her right, a miniature version of herself flies the kite amid giant petals.🔗 Follow Andy J. Céspedes on Instagram
12. DAYDREAMER — TABBY in Vienna, Austria
A stenciled mural of a girl in a red dress with heart patterns, sitting with her chin in her hands. She looks up thoughtfully, framed in black and white against a beige wall.
13. Lameroo Silo Art — Smug in Lameroo, Australia
On two towering silos, a girl holds a baby wrapped in white fabric. Behind them, a glowing orange-and-purple sunset fills the horizon with harvest fields below.More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
14. Dread Dream — WD (Wild Drawing) in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
A boy painted in rainbow tones sleeps curled against an old building wall, blending into the architecture. The word “DREAM” is painted faintly beside him.More by WD!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
15. Le Hérisson” by Wen2 in Coudekerque-Branche, France
A comic-inspired mural showing a corner building named Au Hérisson, glowing with warm light. In front, a red Citroën 2CV stands beside two figures, while the cobblestone street corner appears to float in mid-air, adding a surreal effect.More: Street Art Utopia: Why People Fall In Love With Outdoor Art (25 Photos)
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A French Masterpiece in 9 Photos: Patrick Commecy’s Mural in Montpellier
Content warning: At 33 rue Balard in Parc Clémenceau, Montpellier, France, you’ll find Juliette et les Esprits, a captivating mural by renowned artist Patrick Commecy. This mural, visible on Google Maps, is more than just a beautiful facade—it’s a tribute to the unique hi
At 33 rue Balard in Parc Clémenceau, Montpellier, France, you’ll find Juliette et les Esprits, a captivating mural by renowned artist Patrick Commecy.
This mural, visible on Google Maps, is more than just a beautiful facade—it’s a tribute to the unique history and character of Montpellier.
Patrick Commecy’s murals are known for their thoughtful integration of local culture, history, and notable figures. His works often feature portraits of historical personalities and hometown heroes, creating connections between the artwork and the community it represents. For the people of Montpellier, Juliette et les Esprits serves as both a source of pride and a vibrant piece of their city’s story.
Commecy’s vision goes beyond creating visually stunning artwork. He aims to make his murals landmarks in their own right—destinations for tourists and cherished sites for locals.
By embedding elements that resonate with the identity of the place, Commecy fosters a sense of respect and appreciation, ensuring that the frescoes remain valued and well-maintained over time.
This mural, like many of Commecy’s creations, stands as an open invitation to explore and connect with the heritage of the area. For visitors to Montpellier, Juliette et les Esprits offers a meaningful and visually enchanting way to experience the city.
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Hit the Right Note! (20 Photos)
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Music doesn’t just fill concert halls—it vibrantly resonates through city streets around the globe, inspiring artists to blend visual creativity with musical themes. In this collection, we’ll journey from striking murals celebrating legendary musicians to playful pieces transforming urban fixtures into whimsical instruments. Each artwork uniquely merges sound, culture, and the heartbeat of urban life.
More: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
SFHIR’s mural in Fene, Spain
SFHIR created a striking photorealistic mural of a woman passionately playing a cello across the façade of a multi-story building. Detailed brush strokes give depth and emotion, blending realism and abstraction.
Violin mural by Dopie in Delft, Netherlands
Dopie painted a vibrant mural of a violin, blending harmoniously with the brick building façade, creating a bold and colorful visual attraction.
David Bowie street art by FIGUE
This compelling artwork portrays David Bowie in a saintly form, blending religious iconography with Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt makeup.
Daft Punk tribute by Pieksa in Krakow, Poland
Pieksa created a highly detailed mural of Daft Punk, highlighting their iconic helmets with realistic reflections and a sleek metallic finish.
Tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix by Won ABC in Leicester, UK
A vibrant and surreal tribute mural to Jimi Hendrix, blending psychedelic imagery with bright colors, highlighting Hendrix’s influential presence.
Guitar mural by Alex Maksiov in Houston, USA
Alex Maksiov painted an impressive, realistic image of a young boy playing guitar, using a staircase as his canvas. This trompe-l’œil mural creatively interacts with the urban environment.
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Vlado Kostov’s sculpture in Kotor, Montenegro
A highly detailed metal sculpture by Vlado Kostov depicts legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Crafted from recycled materials, it captures the musician playing his trumpet with intricate detail.
Four Seasons mural by Bruno Althamer in Warsaw, Poland
This mural pays tribute to Kora (Olga Jackowska), dynamically changing appearance through the seasons due to surrounding trees, creatively blending natural and artistic elements.
More about it and photos!: Four Seasons Tribute to Kora in Warsaw, Poland
Violinist mural by Julia Starkova in Novosibirsk, Russia
Julia Starkova painted a powerful mural inspired by painter Herman Gold, featuring an elderly soldier playing a violin, rich with emotion and historical context.
Stop the Violins by TABBY
A poignant stencil depicting soldiers holding violins instead of weapons, cleverly playing with words to advocate peace.
Musical crosswalk in Lille, France
Playful street art transforming a pedestrian crossing into a musical score, creatively merging everyday city life and music.
Bob Marley by JEKS ONE in Saint Petersburg, Florida
A striking photorealistic mural capturing Bob Marley, painted by JEKS ONE, showcasing expressive details and lighting effects highlighting the reggae legend’s calm intensity.
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Guitar of Trees in Argentina
An extraordinary natural artwork shaped as a guitar using strategically planted trees, spectacularly visible from aerial view.
More about the Guitar Trees here!
Trombone Player by Tom Bob in New York, USA
Tom Bob playfully turned street pipes into a whimsical trombone being played by a cartoonish figure, cleverly animating the urban landscape.
More!: 33 Cute Street Art Pieces by Creative Genius Tom Bob
“No Music on a Dead Planet” mural
Highlighting climate crisis awareness, this mural creatively reinterprets Joy Division’s iconic album cover as a stark reminder of music’s silence without action.
Love Street Art by SUNRA in Montpellier, France
SUNRA’s playful mural depicts a guitarist releasing hearts, blending music and love themes.
Black Sabbath graffiti
Quote from Black Sabbath lyrics on a wall: “The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.”
Make Music Not War stencil
Black stencil street art humorously depicting guitars dropping from a plane.
Street Art Record Player
An inventive piece using a street manhole cover, cleverly turned into a vinyl record on a turntable using white spray paint, creating an optical illusion.
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Freddie Mercury Street Sign
A playful reinterpretation of a traffic sign, featuring Freddie Mercury in his iconic yellow jacket posing above a cheering crowd, creatively using a no-entry sign as a stage.
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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
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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Amazing Murals In France (10 Photos)
Content warning: From Paris rooftops to coastal towns and hidden alleys, France is filled with remarkable murals that turn buildings into canvases. This collection brings together ten powerful works, from JDL’s Statue of Liberty in Roubaix to JR’s tribute to Charlie Chapl
From Paris rooftops to coastal towns and hidden alleys, France is filled with remarkable murals that turn buildings into canvases. This collection brings together ten powerful works, from JDL’s Statue of Liberty in Roubaix to JR’s tribute to Charlie Chaplin in Paris, alongside dreamlike portraits, emotional figures, and surreal scenes across the country.
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1. A mural of the Statue of Liberty in shame in Roubaix, France — JDL Street Art
A mural of the Statue of Liberty depicted with her hands covering her face, symbolically reimagined with a golden halo. Painted on a tall brick building in Roubaix, France.
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2. Charlie Chaplin in Paris, France — JR
A black-and-white mural of Charlie Chaplin and a child peeking around a corner, created by French artist JR. Installed in Paris as a tribute to cinema and classic film heritage.
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3. Cransac, France — Ratur
A large-scale mural of a woman with geometric shapes and natural tones blending into her form. The artwork stretches across the side of a residential building in Cransac.
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4. Solace in Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon, France — NEAN
A mural showing a silhouetted child standing on rocks at sunset, painted against a glowing sky. The scene merges realism with a sense of solitude.
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5. Aubervilliers, France — David Walker
A colorful portrait mural painted within an archway, with vivid strokes of red, yellow, blue, and green forming the face and hair of a woman gazing upward. More!: Street Art by David Walker – A Collection
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6. Cecile’s House in Paris, France — Seth
A mural of a young girl sitting and drawing the outline of a house, painted on the wall of Cecile’s House in Paris. The artwork emphasizes childhood imagination and creativity. More!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
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7. Haute-Savoie, France — Laec
A mural of a woman’s profile with green-tinted hair and red shadows, softly blowing towards a glowing light. Located under a concrete bridge in Haute-Savoie.
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8. The Beach in Nîmes, France — NEAN
A mural of a person on a swing attached to a large tree, silhouetted against a golden and blue background. Painted on the side of a building in Nîmes.
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9. Calais, France — AÉRO
A blue-toned mural of an elderly man with a lighthouse in the background, painted in Calais. The piece merges maritime themes with deep character expression.
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10. Paris, France — Hopare
A striking mural of a woman’s portrait drawn in intersecting red and black lines. The layered style creates texture and depth across the tall wall in Paris.
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Absolutely Stunning (11 Photos)
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.🔗 Follow LIGAMA on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Łukasz Kieł on Instagram
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)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow SEYB on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
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!🔗 Follow Carles Arola on Facebook
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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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.
More: Skeleton Art (11 Photos)
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.
🔗 Follow LIGAMA on Instagram
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.
🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
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.
🔗 Follow Łukasz Kieł on Instagram
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)
🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
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.
🔗 Follow SEYB on Instagram
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.
🔗 Follow Studio Giftig on Instagram
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!
🔗 Follow Carles Arola on Facebook
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.
🔗 Follow Mandi Caskey on Instagram
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
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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
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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