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Art That Completely Changes the City (8 Photos)
Content warning: From Southend-on-Sea in the UK to Lyon, Cologne, and beyond, these murals transform entire streets. Some bend the perception of architecture, others bring faces and stories to life, and each completely reshapes its surroundings. Here are 8 striking exampl
From Southend-on-Sea in the UK to Lyon, Cologne, and beyond, these murals transform entire streets. Some bend the perception of architecture, others bring faces and stories to life, and each completely reshapes its surroundings. Here are 8 striking examples of how artists change the city itself through paint and vision.
More: Sculptures With True Creativity (10 Photos)
1. Dub — JEKS ONE in Southend-on-Sea, UK
A photorealistic black-and-white mural of an older man pressing his fingers against his head, his eyes wide in intense focus. Every detail of his skin, beard, and expression is rendered with hyperreal precision, magnifying the presence of the wall.
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2. Kleur — Studio Giftig in Deventer, Netherlands
A layered mural showing three generations of people — an elderly woman, a smiling young woman, and a mother with her child — combined with local architecture and birds in flight. The artwork was inspired by Dutch rapper Snelle’s song “Kleur.”
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3. 3D Mural — Shozy in Paris, France
A large-scale illusion painting that makes the façade of a tall building appear warped and bending inward, framed by a red border. The geometric distortion plays with perspective, making the flat wall look like it has depth and movement. More!: 3D Madness By Shozy! (5 Photos)
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4. La Fresque des Canuts (Wall of the Silk Weavers) — Lyon, France
Before-and-after view of a massive wall transformed into a trompe-l’œil of staircases, windows, balconies, and greenery. The mural gives the illusion of an entire neighborhood unfolding across the once plain façade. More photos and about the mural!: 10 Photos Of A building in Lyon before and after it was painted
5. Itinerary — RAST in Morlaix, France
A colorful portrait of a sailor with a blue cap and a long pipe. Behind him, swirling abstract forms bring motion to the composition, blending portraiture with graphic elements across the narrow wall. More photos!: Mural by RAST in Morlaix, France (6 photos)
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6. Wanderer — Innerfields in Cologne, Germany
A reinterpretation of Caspar David Friedrich’s romantic painting “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog.” Here, the solitary figure overlooks a modern city skyline, with a shipwreck on the shore, blending art history with today’s urban setting. More photos: Wanderer – By Innerfields in Cologne, Germany (5 photos)
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7. The Light Is All Around — Endo in Čačak, Serbia
A mural integrated with a street lamp, showing an elderly man holding the pole as if it were part of the artwork. At night, the glowing lamp becomes the light in his hand, merging real infrastructure with painting.
8. Flowing Strength — Flow in Calais, France
A mural of a woman in traditional attire, holding a katana, with a white dragon and decorative flowers surrounding her. The bold blue background and gold patterns emphasize both elegance and power.
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Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)
From a canoe climbing the side of a skyscraper in Japan to a building seemingly unzipping itself in Italy, these sculptures challenge how we see urban space. This collection features 8 imaginative public artworks from cities around the world, including Venice, Milan, Geneva, and Osaka. Whether they’re made from trash, cast in metal, or carved into surreal illusions, each piece turns ordinary architecture or furniture into something unexpectedly creative.
More: 30 Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed
1. Canoe Climbing Skyscraper — By Unknown Artist in Osaka, Japan
This sculpture features a yellow canoe with life-sized figures scaling the wall of a high-rise building in Osaka. The façade has been reshaped with a rippling, wave-like contour beneath the boat, giving the illusion that the wall itself is water. The figures appear mid-paddle as if navigating a vertical river.More photos: Sculpture of a canoe climbing a high-rise building in Osaka, Japan
2. Support — By Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy
Two massive white hands rise from the Grand Canal, appearing to hold up the walls of the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel in Venice. Created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, the artwork is both dramatic and symbolic—a call to address climate change before it’s too late.About and more photos: Support – Message About Climate Change
3. The Seeder — By Morfai in Kaunas, Lithuania
By day, this bronze statue appears to sow seeds into a public park. By night, with the help of a well-placed spotlight, its shadow reveals a dramatic silhouette scattering glowing stars across the wall. The contrast between the statue’s physical form and its shadow turns a simple gesture into a celestial act.About and more photos: ‘The Seeder’ Marks Lithuania’s First Legal Street Art Masterpiece
4. Unzipped Building — By Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy
This architectural illusion by British artist Alex Chinneck makes it appear as if the corner of a building is being unzipped like a piece of clothing. The peeled façade curls outward, revealing windows and the interior beneath. It’s a play on permanence and perception.🔗 Follow Alex Chinneck on Instagram
5. Half Baby Beaver — By Bordalo II in Bernex, Geneva, Switzerland
Street artist Bordalo II created this split-face beaver sculpture entirely from discarded plastic and scrap metal. The left side of the face is naturalistic in color and form, while the right bursts with colorful waste, contrasting nature with pollution.Bordalo II: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
6. Bench Blanket & Hammock
In this dual installation, bronze arms grip a sculpted cloth frozen mid-motion. In one piece, the “cloth” is shaped like a bench with gentle folds. In the other, it swings like a suspended hammock. Both use fabric-like bronze to play with the idea of softness and gravity.
7. Lamp Lovers
Two flexible street lamps are bent into the shape of affectionate figures sitting on a park bench. One rests its head on the other’s shoulder, suggesting intimacy in an otherwise cold urban setting. The anthropomorphic design turns everyday objects into characters.
8. Tree Embrace
A large pair of sculpted white hands cradle the base of a tree in the center of a public square. The installation gives the impression that the tree is being protected or nurtured by human care, merging environmental themes with visual tenderness.
9. The Glass Slipper — Philip Jackson in the UK
A garden sculpture of a tall, elegant figure in a flowing dress with a wide sculptural hat. The work blends stone textures with the surrounding greenery. More!: 10 Haunting Sculptures by Philip Jackson🔗 Follow Philip Jackson on Instagram
Each sculpture in this collection transforms the city into a canvas for imagination—inviting us to pause, reflect, or smile. These public artworks don’t just decorate urban space—they reshape it with emotion, illusion, and meaning.
More: 23 Photos Of Sculptures With Unique Creativity
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Movie Moments (9 Photos)
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
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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
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)
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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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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Scary Good Street Art (11 Photos)
Content warning: From painted trees and playful shadows to murals that cleverly wrap around street corners, these ten works of street art show how perfectly artists can merge their creations with the environment. Spotted in locations from Vienna to London, each piece uses
From painted trees and playful shadows to murals that cleverly wrap around street corners, these ten works of street art show how perfectly artists can merge their creations with the environment. Spotted in locations from Vienna to London, each piece uses existing objects or surroundings to become something more than paint on a wall.
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1. Sibling Pep Talk — David Zinn in USA
A small green character drawn on stone appears to have wild hair made of real grass and purple flowers growing from a crack behind it. The chalk drawing wears a pink shirt and light blue pants, standing barefoot on the stone. More!: Cute Art By David Zinn (14 Photos)
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2. Camel Caravan — Oakoak in France
Small black silhouettes of camels and riders move single-file along a natural crack in a low wall, turning the fracture into a desert path. The grass below contrasts with the pale wall. More!: Wrong but Right: Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)
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3. Lego Bunker — näutil in Saint-Pierre-Église, France
A yellow Lego astronaut painted across a WWII bunker uses the two rectangular openings as the figure’s eyes; the pillbox top becomes the blocky head. A classic space emblem sits on the chest against weathered concrete. More!: Life and Poetry By Näutil (15 Photos!)
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4. Accordion Boy
A painted figure of a boy playing an accordion uses a metal vent cover as the instrument’s bellows, blending a real object into the artwork. The boy’s hair and clothing are painted directly on the wall around the vent.
5. The Kiss — Fabian Bogi Street Art of Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” in Vienna, Austria
A reproduction of Gustav Klimt’s famous painting wraps around the corner of a yellow building, with a street sign positioned to obscure part of the embrace. More!: A Masterpiece on the Streets: Klimt’s The Kiss Reimagined in Vienna
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6. 1984 Book Bowl
A Halloween bowl filled with copies of George Orwell’s 1984 sits on a doorstep, accompanied by a sign that reads “One copy of 1984 per child.”
7. Painting Tree — Semi Ok in Istanbul, Turkey
A mural of a hand holding a paintbrush is painted so that the tree behind the wall forms the bristles of the brush, with blue paint dripping onto the pavement. More!: Playful Art By Semiok (8 Photos)
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8. Rhino on the Loose — Banksy in London, UK
A black-and-white rhino is painted on a brick wall, positioned so that it appears to be “ramming” a small parked car. The rhino’s head aligns with the rear of the vehicle. More!: 24 artworks by Banksy: Who Is The Visionary of Street Art?
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9. An artwork visible only in a specific time of the day — Tom Bob
A line of painted black silhouettes appears only when the midday sun casts the wavy shadow of a nearby blue fence over them, completing the scene. The figures look as if they ride the train along the shadow. More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
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10. Vine Painter — Pejac in Madrid, Spain
A painted silhouette of a crouching figure reaches up toward a section of wall where plaster has peeled away to reveal the brick beneath, resembling climbing vines. More!: Street Art by Pejac – A Collection
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11. Better late than never – By Oakoak in Le Locle, Switzerland
Street artwork by Oakoak in Le Locle showing a ghost holding a bouquet of yellow flowers. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)
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Amazing Mosaic Repairs (15 Photos)
In the world of street art, where walls, buildings, and other vertical surfaces often steal the show, Ememem brings something refreshingly different to the table — or rather, to the pavement.
Known as the “pavement surgeon,” this French street artist transforms cracks, potholes, and other urban blemishes into stunning mosaic artworks. With a trowel in hand and tiles at the ready, Ememem has made a name by bringing beauty to what most people overlook.More like this: Repairing the World with LEGO: Jan Vormann’s Dispatchwork Project
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The Art of Flacking
Ememem’s unique practice is known as “flacking,” a term the artist coined to describe the act of filling urban cracks with intricate designs. The colorful patterns often stand out against the dull grays of asphalt and concrete. Each piece transforming damage into art.2.
The first flacking by Ememem
From Lyon to the World
Based in Lyon, France, Ememem started flacking in 2016. The artist’s works have since spread to streets across Europe, making appearances in cities like Paris, Madrid, and Milan. Every piece is site-specific, tailored to the unique shape and character of each crack or hole. Whether it’s a geometric explosion of color or a more subdued design that blends with the environment, Ememem’s mosaics are unmistakable.3.
Democratizing Public Space
Ememem’s art does more than beautify streets; it also reclaims public spaces for everyone. By addressing overlooked areas and elevating them through art, the artist highlights the power of creativity in transforming everyday environments. The work is accessible to all, reinforcing the idea that art doesn’t need to be confined to galleries or museums.4.
Themes and Inspiration
The mosaics often reflect themes of repair, resilience, and humor. Some designs include playful patterns that mimic flowers, mandalas, or traditional tilework, while others incorporate messages or hidden symbols. This blend of craft and commentary invites viewers to look closer and engage with the art on a personal level. Each piece tells a story of renewal, where broken streets are given new life.5.
Viral Appeal
With the rise of social media, Ememem’s works have gained global recognition. The striking visuals are a favorite for Instagram, where hashtags like #flacking and #urbanart help spread the artist’s creations to audiences far beyond the streets where they’re found. The visually compelling mosaics often go viral. Follow Ememem Instagram here.6.
Whether you stumble upon one of Ememem’s pieces while walking to work or see them shared online, their impact is undeniable.
They challenge us to see the cracks in our world not as flaws but as opportunities for creativity and connection.
No future for the potholes!
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Flacking against the gray void
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J.O PARIS 2024.Village Olympique
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Angled Balkan Flacking and four feet
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In Ankara, Türkiye
Ememem: In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, Onur Bolat. It was a pleasure to walk through the night in the Ankara I would never have discovered on my own. A big thank you to you and to DobbyWould you like to see Ememem’s mosaic art (Flacking!) in your city?
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8 Times Seth Painted What Childhood Really Feels Like
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In Aalborg, Denmark, a boy curls up with a crayon on the side of a building, and in Le Mans, France, a child unzips a drab facade to reveal a burst of color. From Shanghai’s hidden alleyways to the rooftops of Grenoble, these murals by Seth Globepainter reimagine urban architecture through the lens of childhood. This collection features eight of his most poetic and site-responsive works—each one turning a blank wall into a portal of memory, play, or longing.
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More by and about Seth Globpanter!: 34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
Jack in the Box — Aalborg, Denmark
A child with closed eyes sits with knees pulled tight to the chest, drawn in large scale onto a gable end of a building. Surrounded by vivid blocks of yellow and blue, crayons scattered at his feet, the scene suggests retreat into imagination.
Unzip — Le Mans, France
A mural of a child pulling open an enormous zipper transforms the entire building facade. The gray surface is peeled back to reveal a vibrant gradient of rainbow colors behind, suggesting freedom, wonder, and hidden worlds.
Periscope — Shanghai, China
In a clever use of existing piping, a small painted child crouches and peers through a pipe formation like a submarine periscope. The art blends seamlessly into the real structure, turning utilities into imagination.
Hopscotch Girl — Paris, France
On a quiet street corner, a young girl in a red checkered dress stands at a hopscotch court, staring at a painted figure mid-jump. The painted girl has lost her shoes and seems to leap beyond the wall, capturing fleeting childhood moments.
Cat Walk — Shanghai, China
A mural of a girl with her head resting on folded arms appears framed in a red window. Her long ponytail dangles down the wall, playfully chased by the silhouette of a black cat reaching for a flower at its tip.
Eye to Eye — Fontaine, France
Two murals face each other across a street. On one wall, a girl whispers toward the other. On the opposite wall, a boy listens under a crescent moon. The murals reflect connection and imagination, using architectural space like a narrative thread.
Hang On — Grenoble, France
A girl clings to a painted tear in the building’s facade, appearing to pull back the gray surface to reveal bright blue sky. Her body swings with momentum as if caught mid-effort to uncover what lies beyond.
In My House by Box — Laon, France
A girl kneels inside a house-shaped outline, spray-painting walls onto the blank facade. Around her, simple shapes in red, yellow, and purple mimic a child’s drawing. It’s both playful and defiant—claiming space through art.
These murals don’t just decorate buildings—they redefine them. Seth Globepainter’s work invites us to see cities as living canvases where memory, play, and possibility are always within reach.
More: 6 Cute Murals By KATO: Bringing Walls to Life
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34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind
Take a journey into the colorful world of Seth Globepainter, a French street artist who turns boring walls into amazing, dreamlike art.
Born as Julien Malland in Paris, Seth started painting graffiti in the 1990s in the city’s 20th district. Over time, he grew into a famous mural artist, using bright colors and powerful emotions to create art that speaks to people all over the world.In this post, you’ll see 32 of Seth’s most magical murals. These artworks show how he can turn everyday buildings into unforgettable pieces of art.
A Creative Voyage:
Seth’s life as an artist changed in 2003 when he started a world tour. He worked with artists from different cultures and learned new ways to paint in cities around the globe. This experience led to his book “Globe Painter” (2007) and the documentary series “Les Nouveaux Explorateurs,” which was shown on Canal+. Over five years, Seth visited 15 unique places, expanding his artistic style and creativity.During these travels, Seth developed his signature style, often focusing on themes of childhood and imagination.
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Enter the vortex – rue Jeanne d’Arc, Paris 13 with Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, France
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Viviane hesitate, La Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
A World of Wonder:
Seth Globepainter’s art shows how street art can change the way we see the world. His murals bring out feelings and tell amazing stories. If you want to see more of Seth’s work, check out his official website! Feeling inspired? Share your street art photos and stories in our Facebook group “Your Street Art Utopia” and join the fun conversation!3.
Periscopes – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.
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Cat Walk – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.
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Seth on Putins War on Ukraine in Paris, France.
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“Keep in touch” Popasna, Donbass Ukraine.
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“Telefòn” Little Haïti, Miami.
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“O marinheiro ”, Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.
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“Little Thor” in Neuf-Brisach, France.
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The gardeners – At Nicklaus children’s hospital in Miami, USA
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3 masks – Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.
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“Jack in the box” in Aalborg, Denmark
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In a lane near Yu garden, Shanghai, China.
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Camsize and friend, Ravine-Sèche, Haïti.
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“The wire” in Fontaine, France.
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Lala can fly too, – Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
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Jaho on his doorstep, Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.
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With Saner Edgar in Coyoacàn, Ciudad Mexico.
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Little Putu meets her new friend, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia.
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Wendy at the window – Jersey City, USA.
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Dirty Hands – With the kids of Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.
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Escada – Collaboration with DERLON in Obrigado Irmão. São Paulo, Brazil.
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“The ladder ”, tribute to the artist Bilal Berreni, known by the pseudonym Zoo Project died in July 2013 at the age of 23. His name is given to a place in the district of Saint-Blaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the same place where he grew up and where this mural is painted.
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“Hang on” for Street Art Fest Grenoble Alpes in Grenoble, France.
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The Art of Fixing What’s Broken (9 Photos)
Content warning: From cracked walls to twisted fences, these artists turned urban damage into delightful art. This collection features mosaic patchwork in Lyon, LEGO-infused stonework in Germany, and a charming book repair outside a library in Russia. Every photo shows ho
From cracked walls to twisted fences, these artists turned urban damage into delightful art. This collection features mosaic patchwork in Lyon, LEGO-infused stonework in Germany, and a charming book repair outside a library in Russia. Every photo shows how a simple intervention can spark imagination and breathe life into neglected spots.
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1. Love Dog — Street Art in Leipzig, Germany
A peeling wall becomes the body of a dog, with the missing plaster forming its shape. The line art shows the dog gently nuzzling a bird, with a heart drawn above them.
2. Girl With Band-Aids
On a cracked asphalt surface, a young girl sits in black-and-white, carefully placing oversized band-aids to “heal” the broken pavement beneath her.
3. LEGO Brick Repair — By Jan Vormann
A damaged stone wall is rebuilt using colorful LEGO bricks, creating a striking contrast between old and new materials in a playful visual patch.
More!: Repairing the World with LEGO
4. The Stitch — Repair Art on Concrete Wall by ENDER in Paris, France
A vertical wall crack is creatively “stitched” together with red thread and paint. A painted figure at the base pulls the thread tight like a seamstress mending the wall.
More!: Repair Cracks with Art
5. Mosaic Patch — Ememem in Lyon, France
A triangle-shaped pothole near a lamppost is filled with intricate mosaic tiles in blue, white, and red tones. It forms a circular pattern radiating outward.
More!: Repairing Streets with Artful Mosaics (14 Photos)
6. Bent Fence Dog
A bent metal gate has been deformed as if a dog had leapt through it. A “Beware of Dog” sign is humorously placed on the warped bars.
7. Dancing Railing — Street Art by Oakoak
Rusted fence bars bent and painted to resemble two abstract human figures dancing, with added cartoon faces in pink, positioned against a stone building.
More!: From Homer Simpson to Obelix: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)
8. Book Wall — Samara Public Library in Yekaterinburg, Russia
Crumbled concrete at the base of a historic building is repaired with a stack of real books set in mortar, replacing missing bricks with bound literature.
9. The Crooked House of Windsor — Windsor, England
The Crooked House of Windsor was originally built in 1592 and later demolished in 1687 to make way for the neighboring Guildhall. A legal dispute forced the council to rebuild it on the same spot. To complete the reconstruction quickly, they used green, unseasoned oak wood with a high moisture content. As the wood dried, it warped and buckled, leaving the building with its characteristic lean. Once known as Market Cross House, it has served many purposes over the centuries, including a butcher shop and a teahouse. Today, its tilted form remains one of Windsor’s most recognizable sights.
These clever repairs show how creativity can restore more than just surfaces—it can change how we see the world around us. Whether with books, LEGO, thread, or tiles, these interventions prove that even damage can become part of a city’s beauty.
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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.
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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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Content warning: Since 2006, French street artist Oakoak has been transforming urban spaces into playgrounds of humor and creativity. Hailing from Saint-Étienne, he finds inspiration in everyday city details—cracks in walls, bent poles, and street fixtures—to create playf
Since 2006, French street artist Oakoak has been transforming urban spaces into playgrounds of humor and creativity.
Hailing from Saint-Étienne, he finds inspiration in everyday city details—cracks in walls, bent poles, and street fixtures—to create playful and poetic interventions that engage with their surroundings. His work turns overlooked elements into unexpected moments of joy, often bringing a smile to those who pass by.
Oakoak’s art has been exhibited globally, with solo shows in cities such as Newcastle, Barcelona, and Chicago, and collaborations with renowned artists like Fra Biancoshock and Zabou. Despite his international reach, his work retains an intimate and spontaneous quality, making the world feel a little more fun and a lot more alive.
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“The Milkmaid” Reimagined
Oakoak brings Johannes Vermeer’s The Milkmaid to life in an urban setting. The artwork is seamlessly integrated with a real milk can, making it appear as though the milk is pouring into it. This clever illusion merges classical art with modern street elements.
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On/Off Switch
This playful street artwork creates the illusion of a massive “ON/OFF” switch embedded in the pavement. The protruding element gives the appearance of a button, making passersby want to reach down and flip it.
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Dancing with the Fence
Oakoak transforms a bent section of an old metal fence into a dancing figure. By adding small, round faces to the rusted metal, the artwork gives life to what was once just urban decay, turning it into a whimsical moment of movement.
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Balcony Illusion
In this creative piece, Oakoak uses a real iron balcony and extends it with a painted silhouette of a person standing on it. The clever placement of the figure makes it appear as if someone is leaning casually on the railing, blending reality and illusion.
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Pushing the Crosswalk – France
On a worn-out pedestrian crossing, small painted stick figures appear to be pushing the white stripes, playfully engaging with the faded lines as if they are part of a larger urban illusion. This intervention adds humor to a commonly overlooked street feature.
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Tightrope Walker
A miniature figure in a pink dress balances on a real metal chain, holding an umbrella for support. The artwork transforms an ordinary urban element into a stage for a daring tightrope act.
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The Fire-Breathing Dragon
In this witty urban piece, Oakoak uses fire damage on a building’s exterior to create a scene where a small red dragon appears to be the cause of the scorched wall, breathing flames upward.
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Charlie Chaplin Bollard
Oakoak turns a simple black bollard into a tribute to Charlie Chaplin. By adding the iconic face and hat, the mundane street fixture is transformed into a recognizable pop culture figure.
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Hydrant Lovebirds
In this playful and romantic intervention, Oakoak transforms two red fire hydrant pipes into a pair of lovebirds gazing at each other. With painted eyes, arms, and floating hearts above them, the pipes appear to embrace, turning an ordinary urban feature into a charming street scene.
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Since 2006, OAKOAK has had streets, walls, sidewalks and roads as its playground. Originally from Saint Etienne, he sticks his drawings in each of the places he crosses in order to create a smile in the pedestrian at the bend of a street where he does not expect it.
His approach consists of diverting urban elements, playing with flaws that at first glance seem of no particular interest, such as cracks in a wall. He thus adds his own vision, his own references which often relate to the geek universe. A way of imagining the urban space in a more poetic way.From playful interactions with crosswalks to whimsical depictions of beloved cartoon characters like Homer Simpson and Obelix, Oakoak’s work brings a fresh perspective to the streets.
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Oakoak transforms a pedestrian crossing into a playful scene with Obelix carrying a menhir, blending urban infrastructure with comic creativity.
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Oakoak turns a natural crack in a concrete wall into a desert path for a caravan of camels.
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Gaston Lagaffe, painted by Oakoak, brings humor and life to the remains of a crumbling building.
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This crosswalk becomes a quirky playground in Oakoak’s hands, featuring cartoon faces and a 3D ghost.
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Oakoak uses a stop sign to highlight climate change with a polar bear stranded on melting ice.
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Oakoak transforms a bent metal fence into a joyful dancing figure.
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Marsupilami comes to life in Oakoak’s piece, swinging and peeking from an overgrown planter on a concrete wall.
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Oakoak incorporates a bent railing into a dynamic scene of Bruce Lee delivering a powerful kick.
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Oakoak humorously combines wisteria flowers with a painted Sideshow Bob.
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Homer Simpson hilariously interacts with real electrical wires.
OAKOAK: For me street art has to use urban elements. It’s the most important thing for street art. Using and playing with things you find in the street.
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