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Content warning: From epic embraces to cinematic portraits, these street murals could be stills pulled straight from a film. Set across Argentina, France, Georgia, Belgium, Brazil, and more, these 9 large-scale works freeze emotions, gestures, and lighting in a way that f

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From epic embraces to cinematic portraits, these street murals could be stills pulled straight from a film. Set across Argentina, France, Georgia, Belgium, Brazil, and more, these 9 large-scale works freeze emotions, gestures, and lighting in a way that feels like visual storytelling. Some echo classical sculpture, others modern intimacy—but all pull you into a scene.

In this collection: a soaring figure dances with the sky in Rosario, Charlie Chaplin peeks from behind a wall in Paris, a soldier embraces a woman in Tbilisi, and a woman beams joy with her favela home on her back in Brazil. There’s tension, serenity, and drama—exactly what you’d expect from the streets’ own version of cinema.

More!: 8 Murals That Turn the Street Into a Monster Movie

Gigantic mural by Martín Ron in Rosario, Argentina, showing a woman in a flowing blue dress standing across four cylindrical silos, with eyes closed and arms stretched upward, fabric flowing around her in a wind-like motion.

1. Vientos del Paraná — Martín Ron’s Mural in Rosario, Argentina

Painted across four massive silos, this hyperreal mural shows a woman in a flowing blue dress with arms raised, as if embracing the wind. The volume of the silos enhances the fabric’s sense of motion and space, creating a sculptural illusion.

More by Martín Ron!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art

Mural by Ozmo in Heerlen, Netherlands, on a black wall showing a statue-like woman pouring water from a jug, painted in shades of grey and white with realistic water splash and shadow effects.

2. Water Bearer — Ozmo’s Mural in Heerlen, Netherlands

This piece evokes the elegance of classical sculpture with a woman pouring water from a jug, the flowing water rendered with photorealistic detail. The light and shadow mimic marble, while the black background amplifies the contrast.

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Mural by Veracidade in São Paulo, Brazil, showing a woman in a white dress with curly hair and a headpiece, laughing joyfully with a model of a favela on her back, integrated into the architecture of a pink building.

3. Bringing the Neighborhood to the Center — Veracidade’s Mural in São Paulo, Brazil

A joyful woman in a white dress and headpiece laughs with her eyes closed, painted on a pastel pink building. On her back is a carefully rendered model of a favela—a tribute to community, pride, and resilience.

About this mural and more photos!: Bringing the Neighborhood to the Center: A Mural by Veracidade Celebrates Resilience and Joy (4 photos)

Mural by JR in Paris, France, showing black-and-white photographic wheatpaste of Charlie Chaplin and a child peeking from behind a wall, placed on a tall brick chimney between apartment buildings.

4. Charlie & the Kid — JR’s Mural in Paris, France

Using his signature wheatpaste photo style, JR recreates an iconic moment from The Kid, with Charlie Chaplin and the boy peeking from behind a wall. The location—an exposed side of a brick building—makes the illusion striking.

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5. The Day Will Come — Sasha Korban’s Mural in Tbilisi, Georgia

A soldier in camouflage embraces a woman in a blue dress tightly, eyes closed. The mural spans the height of a high-rise apartment block and was painted with the message: “To the ones who will see their beloved ones again and the ones who will not.”

More!: Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)

Mural by Innerfields in Cologne, Germany, featuring a man in a dark coat standing on a rock, gazing at a stormy sea with a tilted shipwreck, painted on the entire side of a tall residential building.

6. Wanderer — Innerfields’ Mural in Cologne, Germany

A modern reimagining of Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, this mural shows a man in a coat overlooking a stormy sea with a shipwrecked boat. The scene is hazy, painted to resemble a memory or dream.

More!: Wanderer – By Innerfields in Cologne, Germany (5 photos)

Mural by Jan Is De Man in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, showing a large-scale 3D illusion of a wooden display shelf on the side of an apartment building, filled with realistic painted objects including statues, toys, and vases.

7. Local residents most precious objects — Jan Is De Man’s Mural in Nieuwegein, Netherlands

A 3D illusion of a giant wooden shelf filled with classical objects—vases, busts, animals, a teddy bear, and toys—this mural turns the building into a surreal museum. The trompe-l’œil effect is crisp and immersive. More photos and about this mural here!

More by Jan Is De Man!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile

Mural by Bane Florin in Mons, Belgium, depicting a girl with a headscarf sitting in a glowing window, mending a fishing net beside large sunflowers, bathed in golden light.

8. The Fisher Girl — Fabian Bane Florin’s Mural in Mons, Belgium

A girl sits peacefully in an orange-framed window, repairing fishing net, surrounded by large sunflowers. The warm light and soft expression create a quiet cinematic moment frozen in paint.

More by Fabian Bane Florin!: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)

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9. Silent Star — Martín Ron in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Painted by Martín Ron on a narrow courtyard wall in San Telmo, this mural captures the elegance of early cinema. The portrait of a woman in a wide-brimmed hat, rendered in soft monochrome tones with subtle golden accents, evokes the quiet glamour of the 1920s. Her gaze — poised and timeless — transforms the crumbling brick surroundings into a cinematic frame, where nostalgia meets urban decay. More: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art

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STREET ART UTOPIA

2024-12-04 14:38:05

9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art

Martín Ron, born on March 13, 1981, in Caseros, Buenos Aires, is a renowned Argentine muralist celebrated for his large-scale, hyper-realistic artworks that transform urban landscapes worldwide.

His journey began at the age of ten, painting neighborhood walls, which led to his first solo exhibition in London in 2015. Over the years, Ron has adorned cities across Argentina, England, Spain, the United States, Australia, Turkey, Qatar, Russia, and Belgium with his vibrant murals.
His distinctive style blends elements of fantasy with everyday life, turning mundane cityscapes into captivating visual narratives. Recognized among the top ten muralists globally, Ron continues to inspire and engage communities through his dynamic public art.
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Reflections – Mural by Martín Ron in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina for San Nicolás de los Arroyos.

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Mural by Martín Ron in Banfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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“Olivia Looks at the Sky” by Martín Ron, located in Córdoba, Argentina.

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Mural by Martín Ron on a 35-meter-high water tank in Miramar, Argentina.

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“Oryx going ahead” by Martín Ron in Doha, Qatar.

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“Reflections” by Martín Ron in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina.

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By Martín Ron in Bernal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Mural by Martín Ron in San Telmo, Buenos Aires.

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