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Wildlife! (8 Photos)
Content warning: From tigers and eagles to snakes and foxes, these murals bring the beauty of wildlife into the heart of the city. Each wall transforms into a living canvas where nature’s presence feels close — sometimes serene, sometimes fierce, always alive. More: Wild
From tigers and eagles to snakes and foxes, these murals bring the beauty of wildlife into the heart of the city. Each wall transforms into a living canvas where nature’s presence feels close — sometimes serene, sometimes fierce, always alive.
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1. Snake! — Rest4 in Hyères, France
A striking transformation of a bare concrete wall into the lifelike image of a coiled snake. The mural’s texture mirrors the serpent’s scales, blending seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation and creating an illusion of movement in the wild.
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2. Eagle Mural — Blesea in Cherbourg, France
A monumental eagle head with a piercing gaze dominates this urban corner. The artist captures the bird’s strength and precision through detailed feather work and powerful contrast between gray and golden hues.
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3. Tiger Family — Sydney Waerts in Amsterdam, Netherlands
This large-scale mural shows a tiger family resting together across multiple building levels. The muted sepia tones and soft outlines give the composition an intimate feeling, highlighting the bond between the animals in an urban jungle setting.
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4. Jungle — Nauta and Juan Carlos Salcedo A in Barcelona, Colombia
A vibrant mural series showing local wildlife including a spectacled bear, ocelot, tropical birds, and frogs surrounded by lush plants and bright flowers. A colorful tribute to Colombia’s rainforest life. See all of it here: 6 Animals and Flowers Bursting with Color in a New Jungle Mural in Colombia
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5. Osprey with Flowers — Curtis Hylton in Nykvarn, Sweden
A majestic osprey surrounded by soft floral motifs and its young. The composition merges wildlife realism with botanical detail, contrasting strength and fragility on the facade of a modern building.
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6. Woodland Deer — Bmore Sketchy in Houston, Scotland
A peaceful woodland scene featuring deer resting by a stream, a butterfly in flight, and a child observing nature. The mural blends realism and narrative, evoking a sense of harmony between humans and animals.
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7. Origami Fox — Annatomix in Birmingham, UK
A geometric fox leaps beside a bright daffodil under a bridge. The sharp folds and angular shapes give the illusion of origami brought to life, contrasting vividly against the brick structure of the underpass. See all the Origami foxes!: Origami Fox by Annatomix in Longbridge, Birmingham
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8. Peregrine Falcon — Dan Leo in Thurles, Ireland
This stylized falcon, painted in clean geometric forms and bold colors, stands tall on a white facade. Its shadow stretches across the wall, adding dimension and strength to the bird’s commanding pose.
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More: Cats On Walls (9 Photos)
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Wild Walls (10 Photos)
From predators emerging from alley walls to surreal animals dissolving into air, this collection captures wild creatures frozen in unexpected urban scenes. Featured murals include a massive tiger on a French utility building, a vibrant serpent hidden in the bushes of Hyères, and a haunting triple-wolf mural in Shanghai. Scroll through to see how artists across the globe are transforming city walls into portals for the animal kingdom.
More!: Banksy’s Street Art in London: Unmasking the Zoo of Modern Society (9 Photos)
1. The Wolves Are Coming — Satr in Shanghai, China
This mural features three overlapping wolf heads rendered in smoky, abstract lines, with sharp white eyes and expressive snarls. The red highlights add tension and movement, blending realism with stylized menace.🔗 Follow Satr on Instagram
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2. After / Before — Rest4 in Hyères, France
What appears to be a bare concrete wall transforms into a hyperrealistic mural of a colorful snake peeking through foliage. The detail on the scales, eyes, and tongue gives the illusion that the reptile is alive and watching.🔗 Follow Rest4 on Instagram
3. On the Hunt — Dave Baranes in Courtenay, France
A tiger crouches low, eyes locked onto the viewer. Painted on a flat white wall, it breaks through the surface with shadows and torn paint illusions, creating a vivid sense of depth and movement. More!: 7 Photos Of Endangered Beauty: How Dave Baranes Graffiti Captures Animals on the Brink of Extinction🔗 Follow Dave Baranes on Instagram
4. Brick Camo — Paddy Watts
A 3D-style chameleon emerges from a brick wall, painted using the same brick pattern in yellows and purples to mimic camouflage. The corner placement and shading make it feel like it’s resting on real bricks.🔗 Follow Paddy Watts on Instagram
5. Bloom and Roar — Cameron “CAMER1sf” Moberg in Modesto, California
A roaring tiger emerges from a jungle of oversized orange poppies and tropical leaves, surrounded by butterflies. The contrast between the detailed tiger and soft floral elements creates a striking visual.🔗 Follow CAMER1sf on Instagram
6. Oryx Going Ahead — Martín Ron in Doha, Qatar
This desert antelope bursts through a crumbling wall, revealing a cityscape behind. The mural creates a 3D illusion of motion and power, referencing the oryx as a symbol of Qatar. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art🔗 Follow Martín Ron on Instagram
7. Shika — Jack Lack in Osaka, Japan
This deer mural stretches across the full side of a multi-story building, incorporating windows into its antlers. The warm golden tones and glimmering eye give the piece a gentle, dreamlike presence. More!: 6 Unbelievable Animal-Inspired Murals by Jack Lack🔗 Follow Jack Lack on Instagram
8. Street Bird — DAN23 in Strasbourg, France Zealand
A vibrant bird with rainbow plumage perches on a bright red utility box. Above it, the message “Fck you ♥” adds a punk twist!🔗 Follow DAN23 on Instagram
Bahati — Sonny Behan in Cape Town, South Africa
Mural by Sonny Behan for Cape Town Collective. It portrays a close-up of a gorilla surrounded by lush greenery, blending seamlessly into the interior setting.🔗 Follow Sonny Behan on Instagram
Peak Twinning — Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa
Street art by Falko Fantastic in Cape Town showing two elephants hanging by their trunks from the tops of nearby trees. The composition uses the real trees as part of the design, merging painted figures with the natural environment in a humorous and imaginative way.🔗 Follow Falko Fantastic on Instagram
More!: [b]9 Animal Murals That Look Like They’re Escaping the Wall
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Nature Is Everything (10 Photos)
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From tree roots forming geometric patterns in urban parks to murals that turn flowers into hair, these eight pieces of street and environmental art prove that nature is more than a backdrop—it’s the medium, the frame, and sometimes the message. In this post, you’ll find: a face in the forest, playful illusions, floral-haired portraits, and creatures bursting through walls. Featuring works from Brazil, the U.S., and beyond.
More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
1. Forest Spirit
A broken tree trunk appears to reveal a hidden forest spirit. Its jagged bark mimics deep wrinkles and a stern expression, while moss on top looks like hair. A small web nestled in one of the “eyes” enhances the illusion of a face.
2. Natural Frame – Mural by Collettivo FX at the Pizzo Sella Art Village in Palermo
A black-and-white mural of two hands holding a camera turns a balcony doorway into a living photo. The window becomes the lens, perfectly framing a mountain view beyond.
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3. Jungle Roar — Cameron “CAMER1sf” Moberg in Modesto, CA, USA
A roaring tiger emerges from lush flowers and tropical leaves. Monarch butterflies flit across the background, blending wild nature with botanical elements in explosive color.
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4. Butterfly Effect — CYFI in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Giant butterflies painted on a brick wall seem to lift off in 3D. Their vibrant wings cast painted shadows, enhancing the illusion that they’ve just landed—or are about to take flight.
5. Urban Roots — Natural Growth in Hong Kong
Tree roots spread beneath a banyan tree in precise, parallel lines, mirroring city infrastructure. The organic lines seem almost digital, echoing circuit boards or subway maps.
More photos: Nature at Work: “Mondrianish” Banyan Tree Roots Create Art in Hong Kong
6. Looking Up — Rodrigo Rodrigues in São Paulo, Brazil
The painted face of a child gazes upward in awe, seamlessly blending into real flowering bushes growing from the top of the wall. The plant becomes the child’s hair, rich with blossoms.
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7. Crown of Bougainvillea — Fabio Gomes Trindade in Trindade, Goiás, Brazil
A smiling girl rests her chin on her hand beneath an enormous blooming bougainvillea. The mural is placed so the real plant completes her afro hairstyle with vibrant pink blossoms.
More: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
8. Four Seasons — Tribute to Kora by Bruno Althamer in Warsaw, Poland
A woman’s portrait is painted at the base of a tree. As the seasons change, the tree’s leaves become her hair—lush in summer, colorful in autumn, bare in winter, and flowering in spring.
More about it and photos: Four Seasons Tribute to Kora in Warsaw, Poland
9. Popeye’s Spinach — Semi O.K in Kocaeli Province, Istanbul, Turkey
A street mural shows Popeye reaching across a wall to hand a can of spinach to his child. A real tree placed above the can appears as the bursting greenery, completing the cartoon illusion. More!: Playful Art By Semiok (8 Photos)
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10. Carved Void at Lindsway Bay by Jon Foreman
More!: 10 Forest Sculptures By Jon Foreman
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Buildings That Look Like They’re From a Dream (8 Photos)
From a church in Iceland that looks like a spaceship preparing for launch, to a house zipped open on a street in Milan — this collection showcases architecture at its most imaginative. Included are cliffside wartime refuges, storybook cottages, optical illusions, and centuries-old constructions that defy gravity or blend perfectly into mountains. These aren’t digital renderings — they’re real places from around the world.
More: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
1. Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
A building facade appears to peel open like a jacket, with an oversized zipper curling away the wall to reveal its inner structure. This public installation by Alex Chinneck uses stone, concrete, and illusion to challenge how we perceive architecture.
2. King Alfred’s Tower — England
This red-brick triangular tower rises dramatically from the fog in Somerset, England. Built in 1772, it commemorates Alfred the Great and reaches over 49 meters high with a narrow footprint that adds to its illusion of impossibility.
3. Alpine Refuge — Monte Cristallo, Italy
Located at 2,760 meters in the Dolomites, this hidden wooden shelter from World War I is embedded directly into the rockface. Built for survival, it now appears like a dreamlike relic barely distinguishable from the mountain.
4. Hallgrímskirkja Church — Reykjavík, Iceland
This iconic Lutheran church, inspired by basalt columns and volcanic formations, dominates the Reykjavík skyline. Designed in 1937 and completed in 1986, its symmetry and scale evoke science fiction architecture.
5. The House That Sank — The Crooked House, UK
Built in 1765 on top of a mine shaft, this British pub developed a pronounced tilt as the ground beneath it slowly gave way. Despite its slanting angles, it remained a local favorite for centuries.
6. Organic Slate Roof House — Germany
This home with flowing lines and a wave-shaped slate roof blurs the line between fairy tale and high-end eco-architecture. Natural stone and soft curves give it a whimsical yet grounded appearance.
7. Cliff House — France (Built 1347)
Balanced between eras and gravity, this timber-framed upper house sits atop massive medieval stonework. Located in France and completed in 1347, it seems to hover above the road with support beams stretching underneath.
8. Rock-Built Homes — Sanaa, Yemen
Traditional Yemeni tower houses in Sanaa rise directly from the rock, combining ancient stone masonry with ornate white geometric window frames. The buildings appear both sculpted by nature and intricately human-made.These buildings bend our expectations of what architecture can be — not just structures, but expressions of ingenuity, adaptation, and creativity. Whether carved into mountains or dressed like zippers, they show that the line between surreal and real is thinner than it seems.
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24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
Content warning: In Glasgow, Scotland. I’ve always been drawn to SMUG's art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale. Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and ofte
In Glasgow, Scotland.
I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.
Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.
When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.
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In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.
Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.
Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.
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Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.
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In Wirrabara, South Australia.
SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it.
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In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.
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In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.
SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.
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In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.
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This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.
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For Project SAATO in Paris, France.
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In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.
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At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.
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At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.
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Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.
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At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.
SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!
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In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.
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For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.
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In Glasgow, Scotland.
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In Melbourne, Australia.
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Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.
SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.
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Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.
Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.
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By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland.
In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.
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About SMUG from Vantage Point Radio (click link to here a podcast with SMUG):
SMUG is, and has been for many years, one of the leaders in the clubhouse when it comes to realistic portrait murals. His output is beyond impressive and the number of murals he paints in a year is almost unbelievable, but to him… “it’s just what I do.” His massive portraits can span anywhere from one story to 14 stories high but the detail and crispness of the image is the same every time. Over decades of painting walls, SMUG has developed a distinctive and immediately recognizable style which is not always easy for someone who paints realistically. His selection of slightly unconventional models and more importantly his very specific use of light and shadow are undeniably SMUG and exquisitely executed every time.
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When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
Content warning: When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life. In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundi
When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.
In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, while in Poland, Natalia Rak painted a girl appearing to water a living tree.
These works show how street art and nature can come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.
More: 18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns
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By El Decertor – In Imbabura, Ecuador (2 photos)
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Flower Power by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brasil (3 artworks)
Raising Awareness: Street Art as a Conservation Tool
Nature-inspired street art can be a powerful means of drawing attention to endangered species and emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats. By using their talents, street artists can become advocates for environmental conservation and ignite conversations about our shared responsibility to protect the planet.
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By Nuxuno Xän – In Fort De France, Martinique
Inspiring Sustainability: Environmental Messages in Street Art
Street art that incorporates natural elements can also raise public awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable living. These awe-inspiring creations can encourage people to reflect on their impact on the environment and take action to reduce their carbon footprint, recycle, and preserve nature.
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In Nicaragua
Creating a Sense of Place: Street Art Trails and Tourism
Street art can be used to design nature trails, where visitors can explore the environment while admiring artistic masterpieces. These trails promote tourism, allowing visitors to learn about the local ecosystem, culture, and history while appreciating the art. The fusion of street art and nature can foster a deep connection with the location and enhance the overall experience.
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Flower mural by OGMillie and Floratorium in New York (5 photos)
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In Pondicherry, India 2 photos
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By Robson Melancia in Dois Córregos, Brazil
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By Fauxreel in Toronto, Canada
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Street Art by David Zinn (3 photos)
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“UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois 4 photos
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Cuteness overload! Chalk Art by David Zinn (6 photos)
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Legend about Giants by Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland
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16 Photos – Street Art by Michael Pederson in Sydney, Australia
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Street Art by Pejac – A Collection
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By Jonna Pohjalainen – In Turku, Finland
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By Wild Drawing in Athens, Greece
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Street Art by Oakoak – Calvin and Hobbes
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87 Perler Bead by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 1
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By Dr Love at Upfest – In Bristol, England
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Moss Graffiti by Carly Schmitt
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The Green Carpet – In Jaujac, France 6 photos to see it all
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Small Girl and small apple – By Oakoak
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Street Art by JPS – A Collection (+40 photos)
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Garden Hot Air Balloon – By Oakoak
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Street Art by Vinie – A Collection (24 photos)
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The sleeping beauty – In Picardie, France
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“Beautiful Love” by Alter OS in Mexico City
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Come in to Light – Wooden Sculpture By Daniel Popper In Tulum, Mexico
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Clothespin Sculpture by Mehmet Ali Uysal in Belgium.
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The Caring Hand by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber in Glarus, Switzerland.
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Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
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By El Decertor – In Imbabura, Ecuador (2 photos)
By El Decertor at Numu Festival in Imbabura, Ecuador.
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