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This Happens When you Have a Strong Imagination (8 Photos)
Content warning: In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a parking garage turns into a giant gumball machine. A hyena bursts off the wall at Festival Puteaux. In Cherbourg, a squirrel reaches for an acorn through broken concrete. A drain cover becomes the back of an alligator, and a c
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a parking garage turns into a giant gumball machine. A hyena bursts off the wall at Festival Puteaux. In Cherbourg, a squirrel reaches for an acorn through broken concrete. A drain cover becomes the back of an alligator, and a cement mixer rolls by painted as a matryoshka doll. Obelix smashes a crosswalk in France, an owl appears next to a flower in Lyon, and Wile E. Coyote is carved into sand.
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1. Emoji Gumball Machine — Leon Keer in Fayetteville, Arkansas
A large-scale mural painted on a parking garage, showing a vending machine filled with colorful emoji faces. The adjacent wall is transformed into stacked cardboard boxes, creating a full trompe-l’oeil effect.
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2. Hyena Wall — SCAF at Festival Puteaux, France
A photorealistic mural of a hyena bursting out of a wooden frame, mouth wide open in mid-laugh. Painted with three-dimensional perspective, the artwork interacts with its surroundings and gives the illusion of movement. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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3. Squirrel and Acorn — Blesea in Cherbourg, France
A playful mural of a squirrel breaking through a concrete wall, reaching toward an oversized acorn held by a passerby. The scene blends painted elements with real-world interaction.
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4. Sidewalk Alligator — David Zinn
A chalk drawing of a purple alligator with large green eyes, cleverly integrated into a street drain cover that forms its back. A temporary but striking example of urban playfulness. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)
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5. Matryoshka Cement Mixer
A cement mixer transformed into a rolling Russian doll, painted with floral designs and a stylized female figure. The industrial vehicle becomes a piece of folk-inspired art on wheels.
More about it and photos here!: Rolling Art: Cement Trucks Turned into Giant Matryoshka Dolls
6. Obelix Road Crossing — OakOak in France
A creative street marking intervention featuring Obelix from Asterix and Obelix. The cartoon character appears to punch a painted crosswalk line, turning traffic markings into part of the comic world. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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7. Owl and Poppy — CAL in Lyon, France
A small cartoon owl painted into a crack in a wall, peeking out next to a real red poppy flower. The piece fuses natural growth with simple line art for a delicate result. More by CAL: Street Art by CAL in Lyon, France (4 photos)
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8. Wile E. Coyote Sand Sculpture — PUFFERFISH
A sand sculpture on a beach depicting Wile E. Coyote in a flattened pose, integrated into the natural surface. The carved lines and shadows create the illusion of depth and character.
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Playing With Statues (26 photos)
Ever looked at a statue and thought, “What would happen if we made this masterpiece a little… mischievous?”
You’re not alone! Every day, people worldwide are adding a twist to statues, bringing them into the world of “dudeism.” Imagine classic sculptures sporting sunglasses or historic figures wielding quirky accessories.It’s not just about fun; these makeovers invite us to reimagine public spaces and remind us that art doesn’t have to be serious. Dive in, laugh, and let these clever creations inspire!
More: 9 Hilarious Gargoyle Statues: Medieval Humor!
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Classical statue holding a basket.
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Man interacts with “Counterpoint” sculpture in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Spider-Man posed with the Jorge Matute Remus statue in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Woman leans in to “kiss” a statue at Love Land Sculpture Park in South Korea.
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A visitor interacts with a giant face sculpture in Davis, California.
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A person humorously “falls” at the foot of the Ronald Reagan statue in Budapest, Hungary.
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In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson statues seem to take a modern “selfie.”
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Giant Pigeon in Bracknell, UK.
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This sculpture is titled “La Espera” (“The Wait”) and is located on the promenade in Torrevieja, Spain. The piece symbolizes the wives, mothers, and daughters of fishermen who would wait by the shore for their loved ones to return from the sea.
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More: When Statues Become Fathers: Creative Street Art on Equal Parenting
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Streets Into a Monster Movie (10 Photos)
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From alleyways and abandoned walls to sea rocks and underpasses, these street art masterpieces could be mistaken for stills from horror, sci-fi, or fantasy films. This curated set features massive creatures, eerie presences, and surreal scenarios—all captured in public space with terrifying precision. Here’s how eight artists turned reality into cinema.
More: 14 Powerful Art Pieces Overflowing With Emotion
🧟 1. Grabbed by the Wall — Cheone in Nerviano, Italy
A massive painted figure emerges from the darkness under a bridge, stretching across two pillars to grasp at the real world. The person crawling in front adds to the illusion, making it feel like a scene from a supernatural thriller. More!: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!
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🦈 2. Shark Attack — Jimmy Swift in Palolem Beach, Goa, India
A hyperrealistic white shark emerges vertically from the sea, painted directly onto a rock. On the right, two swimmers dramatically react, caught mid-scream, adding perfect timing to this movie-like scene. More: 10 photos – Graffiti Artist Jimmy Swift made White Shark out of beach rock
😱 3. Homer Transformed — DavidL in Barcelona, Spain
This warped, monstrous version of Homer Simpson features oversized eyes, dripping teeth, and a horrifying stare. Set in a decayed building, the donut-like tires stacked in front make it even more disturbing. More by DavidL!: 15 Surreal Graffiti Artworks!: From Cookie Monster to Zombie Homer
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🐝 4. The Bee Is Bigger Than You — By Odeith
A giant, realistic bee is painted on the wall of an empty industrial space. The artist appears to touch it with his brush, creating the illusion that the insect is physically present and ready to react. More!: 19 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith
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👤 5. Shadow Creature — By SCAF
A monstrous shadow creature is painted stretching from the artist’s feet onto the wall, with glowing red eyes and long clawed fingers. The real man calmly checks his phone—unaware of the beast behind him. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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🐈 6. Smoke Cat on the Wall — By 0331c
A surreal black cat appears to be made of smoke, stretching up the entire height of a building. Its ominous presence towers above a passerby on the street below. More!: Street Art by 0331C – A Collection
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🐦 7. The Birds
Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, this stencil mural shows the director’s silhouette dissolving into a chaotic swarm of black birds. It captures suspense and fear with a single static image.
🐍 8. Riding the Snake — SCAF in Lorraine, France
A man appears to ride a massive purple serpent curling up from the ground. The detail in the creature’s scales, expression, and coiled pose turns the scene into a full-blown monster movie fantasy. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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9. Charlie & the Kid — JR’s Mural in Paris, France
Using his signature wheat paste 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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10. 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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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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3D Art (8 Photos)
Content warning: This collection showcases eight striking examples of 3D street art from around the world — from mind-bending floor illusions in Dublin to photorealistic murals that seem to burst from building walls. You’ll find playful chalk creatures scaling bricks, sur
This collection showcases eight striking examples of 3D street art from around the world — from mind-bending floor illusions in Dublin to photorealistic murals that seem to burst from building walls. You’ll find playful chalk creatures scaling bricks, surreal wildlife emerging from unexpected surfaces, and entire cityscapes transformed into optical illusions.
1. A Long Climb Over Shortcomings — David Zinn in Willoughby, USA
A chalk artwork of a small green creature climbing a painted ladder on a brick wall, with its head peeking from a small painted hole. The trompe-l’oeil effect makes the scene appear three-dimensional despite being entirely flat. More!: Playful Art By David Zinn (10 Photos)
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2. The Fisher Girl — Bane in Mons, Belgium
A mural of a young woman sitting in a sunlit frame, weaving a fishing net beside a large basket of sunflowers. The painted frame and realistic shadows give the illusion that she is inside the wall’s opening. More!: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)
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3. Library Illusion — Joe and Max in Dublin, Ireland
A large-scale pavement painting creating the illusion of a deep library pit filled with books, staircases, and mythical creatures. Two people balance at the top of a painted stack of books. More!: 9 Mind-Blowing 3D Street Art by Joe and Max
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4. Between Two Worlds — SCAF in an Abandoned Location
A mural of a blue shark appearing to swim through pink portals, splitting into segments as it passes through. A person poses horizontally at the shark’s midsection, enhancing the illusion of motion. More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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5. Object Transformation — Odeith in Portugal
A wall painted to resemble a realistic black vintage Rolls-Royce, transforming a large concrete block into the car’s body. The illusion is enhanced by perfect perspective and shadows. More!: Master of Illusion!: 19 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith
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6. Yellow Betta — Sebastien “Sweo” & Nikita in Abbeville, France
A large-scale mural of a yellow betta fish swimming out of a frame, surrounded by floating blue cubes. The design combines hyperrealistic details with geometric elements. More photos here!
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7. Sphynx Cat Gas Tank Illusion — Braga Last One in Portugal
A large gas tank painted to look like a crouching sphynx cat ready to pounce, blending into a grassy roadside environment. The perspective makes the tank disappear into the animal’s shape. More!: Mind-Bending 3D Street Art by Braga Last One (+10 Photos)
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8. Shelf of Wonders — Jan Is De Man in Nieuwegein, Netherlands
A building façade painted to resemble a tall wooden bookshelf filled with books, statues, and personal objects. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
Jan Is De Man: In this interactive project, local residents could send me their most precious object. Besides the size this also was a challenging mural for me cause I painted a lot of things that I usually would never do. As an example: I never thought I would paint a singing frog like this.
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Made You Smile (12 Photos of Art by David Zinn)
From a fox wearing a plant to a dragon in a book club, David Zinn’s latest chalk creatures have taken over sidewalks, stumps, and stones across Michigan and beyond. This selection includes new works like Nadine and the Effusively Feathered Friend, Rudy Is Prepared to Rain on Your Parade, and Sluggo Preparing for Berkley Street Art Fest, each blending seamlessly with the real environment. You’ll meet Sluggo, Reggie, Nadine, Clarence, and a bear named Ursula—each popping up where you’d least expect them.
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1. Nadine and the Effusively Feathered Friend.
2. Nadine and the Very Large, Very Small Book Club.
3. Sluggo preparing for Berkley Street Art Fest
4. Clarence discovers the secret to happiness in the smallest of ponds.
5. Ursula prides herself on representing the bear minimum.
6. Everyone enjoys the impeccable manners (and surprising arm strength) of Heavy-Hat McGee.
7. I can never be 100% sure that Sluggo will make an appearance in a drawing… but if there’s a grill, he’s more likely to turnip.
8. After several attempts at figuring out the hand dryers in the washroom, Reggie was literally exhausted.
9. Rudy is prepared at any moment to rain on your parade
10. Truth be told, Patrice got stuck in a hedge this morning. She is nonetheless accepting compliments on her new hat.
11. Molly takes winter very seriously.
12. Edith takes notice of every breakthrough, no matter how small.
More: Absolutely Stunning (8 Photos)
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Street Art by David Zinn
Online store and information hub for the street art of ephemeral sidewalk chalk artist David Zinn, known for his cheerful 3D (three-dimensional) creatures including the stalk-eyed monster Sluggo, flying pig Philomena, and adventurous mouse Nadine.street art by david zinn
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.
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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.
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11. By Madjer Linares in San Vicente , El Salvador.
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12. By WEB3 and SKASE in Cazzago San Martino, Italy
For Street View Jam • Vol. 4 2025 Graffiti Festival.
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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.
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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
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26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
Content warning: As street art has evolved from a frowned-upon act of vandalism into a widely-accepted form of creative expression, it has become a powerful medium for artists to voice social and political messages. It has also turned into a source of joy, inspiration, an
As street art has evolved from a frowned-upon act of vandalism into a widely-accepted form of creative expression, it has become a powerful medium for artists to voice social and political messages.
It has also turned into a source of joy, inspiration, and delight for residents and visitors alike. One such artist who has mastered the art of transforming mundane urban spaces into captivating visual experiences is the French street artist, Scaf.
Scaf (Pierre Bertolotti), known for his mind-blowing 3D graffiti illusions, has garnered international acclaim for his ability to breathe new life into everyday objects. His vibrant creations, often featuring bold colors and clever optical illusion designs, are guaranteed to catch the attention of even the most hurried passerby.
With his uncanny talent for creating hyper-realistic, intricately detailed artworks, Scaf has become a celebrated figure in the global street art scene. His repertoire includes an impressive array of subjects, from prehistoric dinosaurs and menacing snakes to haunting skulls and futuristic robots.
Scaf: “The main goal is to make people smile. So that the people who discover my paintings will have a moment of lightness in a world where everything goes so fast and crazy. I watch a lot of cartoons. My goal is also to get away from the problems of everyday life and dream.”
Don’t miss out on Scaf’s latest creations! Follow him on Instagram to stay updated and explore more of his awe-inspiring 3D graffiti illusions.
Delve into a selection of Scaf’s most fascinating works below and uncover the ways in which he pushes the limits of street art to new heights:
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