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Skeleton Art (12 Photos)
Content warning: Skeletons have long captured the imagination of street artists, symbolizing what lies beneath the surface—literally and metaphorically. From vibrant Día de los Muertos tributes to x-ray illusions, these 12 artworks explore identity, mortality, and transpa
Skeletons have long captured the imagination of street artists, symbolizing what lies beneath the surface—literally and metaphorically. From vibrant Día de los Muertos tributes to x-ray illusions, these 12 artworks explore identity, mortality, and transparency in public space. This collection spans cities like Crotone, Guadalajara, London, Melbourne, and New York—each mural or installation offering a different layer of urban anatomy.
More!: Skeleton Art (23 Photos)
1. The Architect — INSANE 51 in Crotone, Italy
This stunning double-exposure mural shows a woman’s portrait seamlessly shifting into a skeletal x-ray when viewed through red and cyan filters. The final full-color version merges the two, with precise anatomical detail in the skull and ribcage rendered in cool blue and overlaid by a serene red-tinted face.
🔗 Follow INSANE 51 on Instagram
2. La Lupita — Emmanuel Cuevas Visual in Guadalajara, Mexico
A rich, colorful tribute blending Frida Kahlo’s likeness with a central sugar skull. The mural wraps around architectural features like a window and flower-shaped grille. Vivid floral and traditional motifs surround the skeletal core.
More photos: Frida Kahlo’s Enduring Spirit: A Striking Mural Unveiled at La Lupita Cantina in Guadalajara, Mexico
3. Airhead — SHOK-1 in London, UK
A balloon floats upward—but this one’s no ordinary balloon. Rendered in smoky x-ray style, it’s shaped like a human skull. The artist is pictured holding the string, making the illusion complete.
4. Basquiat Tribute — By Banksy
This piece echoes the chaotic brilliance of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s signature figure, shown being frisked by two police officers. The skeleton-like character stands out in vibrant reds, yellows, and blacks, clashing with the grayscale officers.
More by Banksy!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?
5. Labels — By ItSkeletal
Seven skeletons stand shoulder to shoulder, identical in every way except for the chalked labels above them: white, black, straight, gay, religious, atheist, pirate. A visual reminder that beneath it all, we’re the same.
More by ItSkeletal!: ItSkeletal’s Skeleton Street Art Will Make You Laugh—Then Think
6. Radium — SHOK-1 in Le Locle, Switzerland
Painted on the side of a building in the birthplace of Swiss watchmaking, this mural by SHOK-1 features a luminous green x-ray of a hand delicately holding a pencil. Titled Radium, the artwork references both radioactive glow and the history of radium watch dial painters—many of whom suffered health effects from exposure. SHOK-1’s translucent technique draws attention to hidden systems, precision, and time, all central to the city’s identity.
More about the mural!: Mural on the tragic story of the Radium Girls
7. Dino Skeleton — SCAF in Lorraine, France
A giant T. rex skeleton bursts from a crumbling wall, jaw wide open as if roaring. Painted with hyperrealistic shadowing, the mural interacts with a real red light fixture that looks like the dino’s eye.
More!:26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
8. Skeleton with Bird — SMUG in Frankston, Australia
A massive skeleton tenderly interacts with a blue bird perched on its finger. The mural stretches across a multi-story building, blending anatomical detail with an unexpected softness.
More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
9. Selfie Skeleton — KITT in Melbourne, Australia
A playful, oversized skeleton lies sprawled across a city lot, taking a selfie. Complete with Converse-style sneakers and pink “hair”, the figure turns skeletal imagery into satire of modern life.
More photos!: Huge Skeleton Mural by KITT in Melbourne, Australia (5 Photos)
10. Skull Building — Suitswon in Brooklyn, New York, USA
This abandoned structure’s windows and wear form the eyes and teeth of a massive skull illusion. The artwork is minimal but haunting, using the building’s erosion as part of the design.
🔗 Follow Suitswon on Instagram
11. By Madjer Linares in San Vicente , El Salvador.
🔗 Follow Madjer Linares on Instagram
12. By WEB3 and SKASE in Cazzago San Martino, Italy
For Street View Jam • Vol. 4 2025 Graffiti Festival.
🔗 Follow WEB3 and SKASE on Instagram
More: 15 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
Which one is your favorite?
Skeleton Art (12 Photos)
Skeletons have long captured the imagination of street artists, symbolizing what lies beneath the surface—literally and metaphorically. From vibrant Día de los Muertos tributes to x-ray illusions, these 12 artworks explore identity, mortality, and transparency in public space. This collection spans cities like Crotone, Guadalajara, London, Melbourne, and New York—each mural or installation offering a different layer of urban anatomy.
More!: Skeleton Art (23 Photos)
1. The Architect — INSANE 51 in Crotone, Italy
This stunning double-exposure mural shows a woman’s portrait seamlessly shifting into a skeletal x-ray when viewed through red and cyan filters. The final full-color version merges the two, with precise anatomical detail in the skull and ribcage rendered in cool blue and overlaid by a serene red-tinted face.🔗 Follow INSANE 51 on Instagram
2. La Lupita — Emmanuel Cuevas Visual in Guadalajara, Mexico
A rich, colorful tribute blending Frida Kahlo’s likeness with a central sugar skull. The mural wraps around architectural features like a window and flower-shaped grille. Vivid floral and traditional motifs surround the skeletal core.More photos: Frida Kahlo’s Enduring Spirit: A Striking Mural Unveiled at La Lupita Cantina in Guadalajara, Mexico
3. Airhead — SHOK-1 in London, UK
A balloon floats upward—but this one’s no ordinary balloon. Rendered in smoky x-ray style, it’s shaped like a human skull. The artist is pictured holding the string, making the illusion complete.
4. Basquiat Tribute — By Banksy
This piece echoes the chaotic brilliance of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s signature figure, shown being frisked by two police officers. The skeleton-like character stands out in vibrant reds, yellows, and blacks, clashing with the grayscale officers.More by Banksy!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?
5. Labels — By ItSkeletal
Seven skeletons stand shoulder to shoulder, identical in every way except for the chalked labels above them: white, black, straight, gay, religious, atheist, pirate. A visual reminder that beneath it all, we’re the same.More by ItSkeletal!: ItSkeletal’s Skeleton Street Art Will Make You Laugh—Then Think
6. Radium — SHOK-1 in Le Locle, Switzerland
Painted on the side of a building in the birthplace of Swiss watchmaking, this mural by SHOK-1 features a luminous green x-ray of a hand delicately holding a pencil. Titled Radium, the artwork references both radioactive glow and the history of radium watch dial painters—many of whom suffered health effects from exposure. SHOK-1’s translucent technique draws attention to hidden systems, precision, and time, all central to the city’s identity.More about the mural!: Mural on the tragic story of the Radium Girls
7. Dino Skeleton — SCAF in Lorraine, France
A giant T. rex skeleton bursts from a crumbling wall, jaw wide open as if roaring. Painted with hyperrealistic shadowing, the mural interacts with a real red light fixture that looks like the dino’s eye.More!:26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
8. Skeleton with Bird — SMUG in Frankston, Australia
A massive skeleton tenderly interacts with a blue bird perched on its finger. The mural stretches across a multi-story building, blending anatomical detail with an unexpected softness.More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life
9. Selfie Skeleton — KITT in Melbourne, Australia
A playful, oversized skeleton lies sprawled across a city lot, taking a selfie. Complete with Converse-style sneakers and pink “hair”, the figure turns skeletal imagery into satire of modern life.More photos!: Huge Skeleton Mural by KITT in Melbourne, Australia (5 Photos)
10. Skull Building — Suitswon in Brooklyn, New York, USA
This abandoned structure’s windows and wear form the eyes and teeth of a massive skull illusion. The artwork is minimal but haunting, using the building’s erosion as part of the design.🔗 Follow Suitswon on Instagram
11. By Madjer Linares in San Vicente , El Salvador.
🔗 Follow Madjer Linares on Instagram
12. By WEB3 and SKASE in Cazzago San Martino, Italy
For Street View Jam • Vol. 4 2025 Graffiti Festival.🔗 Follow WEB3 and SKASE on Instagram
More: 15 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
Which one is your favorite?
