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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

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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.

More: Ememem Repairing Streets (14 Photos)

Chalk drawing on a large stone depicting a small green-skinned figure in a pink shirt and blue pants, positioned so grass and purple flowers sprouting from a crack behind the stone look like the figure’s hair.

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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Street art on a low wall showing black silhouettes of camels with riders walking in a line that follows a natural crack, resembling a caravan; green grass in the foreground.

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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Large mural of a yellow Lego astronaut integrated with a concrete bunker in Saint‑Pierre‑Église, France, with two slit windows aligned as the eyes and the pillbox roof forming the head; classic space logo on the chest.

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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Street art of a boy playing an accordion, with a metal wall vent incorporated as the instrument’s bellows, the boy’s body painted in black and white on a white wall.

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.

Corner mural reproducing Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” on a yellow wall, positioned so a red-and-white no-entry street sign partly covers the embracing couple.

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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Plastic bowl on pavement containing several red-cover copies of George Orwell’s 1984, with a sign reading “One copy of 1984 per child” propped behind them.

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.”

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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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Street art mural of a charging rhino painted on a brick wall, placed so its head appears to push against the rear of a small silver car parked in front.

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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Street art by Tom Bob showing black silhouettes of parade figures painted on pavement, designed so they align perfectly with the wavy shadow cast by a blue fence at a specific time of day.

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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Street art silhouette of a crouching person reaching upward with a paintbrush, positioned so that peeled plaster on the wall above them forms the shape of vines and leaves.

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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STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-10-09 09:21:38

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Dobby
Would you like to see Ememem’s mosaic art (Flacking!) in your city?

Ememem on Instagram: "In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, @hikmeti_tabiyeci. 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 Dobby @iftankara @cankayabelediye #e
24K likes, 114 comments - ememem.flacking on July 1, 2025: "In Ankara, I met a great artist, a great poet, @hikmeti_tabiyeci. It was a pleasure to walk through the night in the Ankara I would never have discovered on my own.
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