Across parks, streets, and city corners, humor finds its way — not through grand murals, but through small, clever signs that catch you off guard and make you smile. From a “Dog Library” offering sticks to share, to a poster reminding you to “Have a great day,” these creations turn ordinary moments into something brighter. Mixed among them are thoughtful questions and playful edits to street signs — proof that art and wit can live anywhere, even on a sidewalk or a stop sign.

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1. Dog Library

A small wooden sign reads “Dog Library: Take a stick, leave a stick,” placed beside a neat pile of branches. A playful gesture turning a sidewalk tree into a community exchange for dogs and their owners.

2. Why Don’t We Live in Peace

A black-and-white photo of a street sign asks, “Why do we only rest in peace? Why don’t we live in peace too.”

3. Have You Seen This Dog?

A cheerful poster featuring a smiling dog reads, “Have you seen this dog? Now you have. Have a GOOD day.” Tear-off tabs below each say, “Have a great day.”

4. Sonic the Hedgehog — Pappas Pärlor in Sweden

A blue roundabout sign humorously altered with pixel art of Sonic the Hedgehog running along the arrows. Made from perler beads, the piece adds a nostalgic gaming touch to an ordinary traffic sign. More: 90 Pixel Art Masterpieces: Pappas Pärlor’s Perler Bead Street Takeover

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5. Pardon the Weeds

A yellow circular sign in a wildflower garden reads, “Pardon the weeds, we are feeding the bees.” A kind reminder that untamed growth has its purpose and beauty. More: Bee Warning (8 Photos)

6. Jumping Sheep — Clet Abraham in Paris, France

A “Do Not Enter” sign modified with painted sheep leaping over the white bar, turning a restrictive road symbol into a charming pastoral scene. More by Clet!: Street (sign) Artist CLET – In Paris and Bretagne, France (9 photos)

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7. The Last Stop — AxZstreetart in Warsaw, Poland

A reinterpretation of The Last Supper painted on a traffic sign, blending classical art and modern urban context. The piece invites a second look at the everyday rules of the road. More about it here!: “The Last STOP”: A Street Sign Transformed into Art Inspired by “The Last Supper”

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8. The Secret of Happiness

A large banner on a building reads, “The secret of happiness is t…” — but the rest has peeled away. The unfinished message ironically leaves viewers to fill in the blank themselves.

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STREET ART UTOPIA

2025-11-11 09:32:43

Funny Fake Shadows! (20 Photos)

Damon Belanger, a graphic artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, created a public art installation called “Fake Shadows” in Redwood City, California, USA. Funded by the Redwood City Public Art Program, this unique and playful street art project was realized in 2016.

Belanger’s “Fake Shadows” are a delightful interplay of reality and illusion. The artist added painted false shadows to common street objects, such as bike racks, benches, mailboxes, and even a manhole cover, turning them into whimsical creatures and objects. For example, a parking meter’s shadow becomes a monkey’s tail, a mailbox casts the shadow of a dragon, and a bike rack’s shadow transforms into a monkey on a tree.

If you’ve had the chance to see Damon Belanger’s “Fake Shadows” in person, why not share your experience or better still, your photos in our Facebook group Your Street Art Utopia?

For more on Damon Belanger and his work, visit his website.

On your next urban adventure, remember this: street art is not only about murals on walls or graffiti tags. It’s an ever-evolving form of self-expression that can turn even a simple street fixture into a source of surprise and joy. So, keep your eyes open – the next creative twist could be just around the corner!

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Damon Belanger

Damon Belanger is a graphic artist living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Active in the local art scene for over 10 years he has explored a multitude of various themes, styles and ideas in his work.

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